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But -- it IS possible that AN uses selected NP electrolytics!

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In Reply to: RE: A $5000 speaker with .50 cent caps posted by Inmate51 on September 14, 2024 at 05:24:47

That would drive the unit cost of those caps up to a couple of bucks, easily!
In all seriousness, I would not discount that (even!) a boutique manufacturer matching parts values. The tolerance you quote is a QC parameter for acceptance of product for sale, not an index to how much a given capacitor (unit) will vary in use.
EDIT: The tolerance spec for electrolytics is historically very wide. Electrolytics today really, truly are better than the ones I grew up with!

all the best,
mrh

Edits: 09/14/24

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RE: But -- it IS possible that AN uses selected NP electrolytics! - Pabloaguas 22:13:14 09/14/24 (1)
These caps measure about 13% less than their stated values. And ESR is up at 1.2ohms. Time to replace I guess.

Sorry, I dont know the term NP... can you explain please?
- NP - non polar, no + - /nt - Story 03:30:18 09/15/24 (0)

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