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• Ric Schultz modifies the WIMAs - rickmcinnis@dogwoodfabrics.com 07:46:45 02/21/16 (5)
  In Reply to: RE: Vishay MKP1837(39) vs Wima MPK10 .01 byps posted by Tweaker456 on February 19, 2016 at 18:00:46

  Replacing the leads with better wire and finds them to be very good.
  
  I have not tried them.
  
  (tweakaudio.com)
  

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  • I only use and modify the MKP-2 series of Wima caps - Ric Schultz 20:03:49 02/21/16 (4)
    In Reply to: RE: Ric Schultz modifies the WIMAs posted by rickmcinnis@dogwoodfabrics.com on February 21, 2016 at 07:46:45

    These are the smallest and best sounding Wima caps. See here for pics: http://tweakaudio.com/EVS-2/Modded_Wima_Caps.html
    
    These small Wima caps are available up to 250V rating....not for most tube gear.
    
    I like the Wimas better than the 1837s which to me sound a little upper midrangy....slightly zippy.
    

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    • RE: I only use and modify the MKP-2 series of Wima caps - Tweaker456 17:00:15 02/29/16 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: I only use and modify the MKP-2 series of Wima caps posted by Ric Schultz on February 21, 2016 at 20:03:49

      Ric, The MKP 10 caps are metalized on both sides and come in .1 at least as low as 250v. Do you not use these as .1 bypass caps because of their size? Do you have experience with both the MKP2 and the 10? Thanks, Tweaker
      

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    • RE: I only use and modify the MKP-2 series of Wima caps - Tweaker456 09:25:35 02/27/16 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: I only use and modify the MKP-2 series of Wima caps posted by Ric Schultz on February 21, 2016 at 20:03:49

      Ric, Would you say that the MKP2 improves high quality electrolytics all or most of the time and last but not least do they lift the treble like I remember some, likely smaller value caps than .1, and exaggerate hiss that exists, much to my shagrin on so many cd's? Been a long time since I've done this. Thanks, Tweaker
      

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    • RE: I only use and modify the MKP-2 series of Wima caps - Tweaker456 23:32:40 02/21/16 (1)
      In Reply to: RE: I only use and modify the MKP-2 series of Wima caps posted by Ric Schultz on February 21, 2016 at 20:03:49

      Thanks for the input Ric, zippy is very likely something I would like to avoid. Tweaker
      

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      • RE: I only use and modify the MKP-2 series of Wima caps - nickbojko@embarqmail.com 08:34:11 02/24/16 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: I only use and modify the MKP-2 series of Wima caps posted by Tweaker456 on February 21, 2016 at 23:32:40

        out of all the bypass caps I have tried the russian teflon caps sounded the best,but you have to mod them by removing the meddle cover and replacing the leads with silver occ or copper occ wire,what dramatic improvement.they do take some time to break in,try .01-.1 uf k72n-6 etc caps you won't regret it.
        

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