I have 250V 6.8uF FT-3 caps for parafeed?

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Offline kip.duff

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on: November 02, 2017, 12:26:49 PM
I was thinking of replacing the coupling and parafeed caps on my Paramount 1.1's.  I intend to install some 600V 0.1uF Russian FT-3 caps for coupling location.  I also have some 6.8uf 250V FT-3 caps that I would like to try for parafeed caps- but stock is 600V (3.3uF).  Since this cap does not see plate-to-ground voltage accross it, am I safe to run this lower voltage spec til I settle on another cap?

Dr. Feickert Blackbird II w Reed 2A tonearm and Lyra Skala cartridge.  Eros 2.  Audio Note DAC 2.1 Signature.  BeePre with BeeQuiet and Paramount 1.1 monoblocs into A7 VOTTs or Nagoaka folded horns.

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Reply #1 on: November 02, 2017, 12:33:49 PM
That cap connects from the plate to the cathode of the 300B. You have about 350VDC+ across that cap, plus the signal voltage. It needs to be rated for 600V.

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Reply #2 on: November 02, 2017, 12:48:21 PM
Thanks Doc.

Dr. Feickert Blackbird II w Reed 2A tonearm and Lyra Skala cartridge.  Eros 2.  Audio Note DAC 2.1 Signature.  BeePre with BeeQuiet and Paramount 1.1 monoblocs into A7 VOTTs or Nagoaka folded horns.

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