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In the Thread: Full range Melquiades implementation

Post Subject: Rise Times and JobbersPosted by Paul S on: 9/16/2012

One of the reasons cited for using several smaller caps is rise/cycle time, versus 1 large cap. I understand it is also easier to wind the smaller caps to the desired high-zoot specs. Muse caps are said to have very low rates of failure, compared to others, and they have famously low ESR, along with excellent rise times, and good service lives.

I have no personal reason to explore this further, but I have been given to understand that Marantz used some sort of modern, industry-only "super caps" with large values in the MA-9S2. As it has been several years since this amp hit the market, these caps might be available to jobbers now.

Best regards,
Paul S

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