6 caps I had Mundorf Supremes,for highs with a . Obviously, people would like to know if the CuTF is worth the surcharge over TFTF, and the short answer would be a resounding “it depends. 7,5. The description spells “expensive,” and indeed the new CuTF capacitor is about 50% more expensive than the V-Cap TFTF (tin foil Teflon). 132. I'm in the midst of a project replacing the . Selling my personally built Bottlehead Mainline. To say I am pleased is an understatement. Sort of a leap of faith selling as I'm sure I will dearly miss this amp. The comments / reviews from users — a diverse group of. REVIEW: V-Cap ODAM Passive Components - roger. A 0. ClarityCap MR Polypropylene Capacitor. 1,419 posts. The Odam are oil filled and hermetically sealed, And all of the reviews were highly positive, a couple of reviews even compared the Odam to Delund Cast capacitors. It is more a diary than a review. 135. TL;DR version: great sound in a small, easy to install package. 32: Posted on June 6, 2020 at 07:07:20: roger. All, I have using the Vcap ODAM a lot lately and they sound great Thanks,. 22 uF range, for example. . REVIEW: V-Cap ODAM Passive Components. We've been using early pre-release ODAM caps for output coupling in our TPB. My previous impression of ClarityCap SA, at a few dollars, was that of a pleasant, rounded sound. anyways it became apparent that. far more sonic improvement than any pair of interconnects, speaker cables. The ODAM's seem to have taken that butter and put a little salt on it to help clean it up and better define and separate the frequencies to a much higher degree. V-Cap ODAM (Oil Damped Advanced Metalized) capacitors are a unique 'wet', hermetically sealed capacitor design that is very much the sum of its parts- each carefully chosen to maximize musicality, by minimizing internal vibration, optimizing electrical performance (i. Kind of depends if I am going to hold on to my Chorus or. I replaced mine with duelund tinned copper casts and felt similarly. The unit has about 7 hours on it. New V-Cap ODAM Capacitors. 18. If you want a sound that is balanced between SS and liquid tube this is it. 07-14-2020 at 11:04am. 2019/VH Audio/- Chris VenHaus, the President and Head Designer of VH Audio, announced the official launch of the new V-Cap™ ODAM series of high-end audio capacitors. One member here with a ds-2 (@wig I think) replaced his miflex output caps with the odams and felt that it was a substantial across the board upgrade. Reply #1 - 10/20/20 at 02:11:37. Teavml you could get 2 40uf caps and wire them in parallel (next to each other) and then get the total value of 80uf. The Vcap Odam were not on my radar. ODAM are great as well, posted on March 9, 2021 at 08:07:07: Gordon Rankin Manufacturer Posts: 2923 Joined: June 9, 2000. Excellent! Overall, I am super pleased, and find myself listening much more than analyzing. 22 bypass cap . ". The pair of Duelund are $380 with the introductory price (otherwise $1200)Re: V-Cap ODAM Capacitors. after the 400 hrs. The test platform had to be abandoned due to a failed. ". The two small 4. The kit is currently $1,429 (and what I paid last year for my kit), and Vcap ODAM 10uf cost me $250 for the pair. While those were simply pure and fresh butter, I do like the VCap ODAM's better. V1 tube preamp buffer for a few months now and I. Report Comment. Critically acclaimed to be the best audio capacitors for audiophile applications including: interstage and output signal coupling, speaker crossovers, and. The review has no bearing whatsoever to other good non-plastic caps. Manufacturer URL: V-Cap. I consider the VH Fluoropolymer caps to be one of the most important developments in "High-End Audio" in the last decade. . And thanks so much again for all your good work. The pair of VCaps is $193. member-reviews 150401-6855 V-Cap ODAM: What the Future Sounds Like The evolution of the capacitor has led manufactures. com Audiophile Posts: 13 Location: Northern Virginia. . Suggested Retail Price: $67. It sounds excellent but is perhaps lacking that last bit of organic "meat on the bones" body that I got out of modifying my Havana with Duelund CAST Cu output caps (along with a ton of other mods). Aluminum or Copper foil Jensens? If so, what. It will be interesting to. 7kHz, where the tweeter comes in with a first-order high-pass filter. The fluid impregnation & filling process has been perfected for complete winding penetration. I have 2 home built single ended 2A3 amplifiers. Verdict: 11-Amp Ohm PF-XAL-W-AL 630VDC Paper in Wax aluminium foil - 10% tolerance. all while greatly increasing part-to-part consistency. Here too, the V-Cap ODAM series breaks new ground. The oil we selected maintains consistent electrical and hydraulic properties throughout the operating range. There are rave reviews of it such as on stereophile. I say this from the perspective of an audiophile in general, and. com 07:07:20 06/6/20 (6). Warmest regards, Frank. sonic gen 1 caps are good for the money but you can also go even higher/better than those. I upgraded it with Vcap ODAM 10uf caps a number of months ago and fell in love with it all over again. chris August 20, 2014 03:46A review's text conflicts with values and topology seen: "The coaxial’s low-frequency section is operated up to a second-order low-pass crossover at 1. Edit. 9 KB · Views: 0 3996034-3c7b7907-elekit-tu8600s. ". A shout-out to Chris VenHaus at VH Audio who formally announced the release of V-CAP's new line of ODAM (Oil Damped Advanced Metalllized) capacitors. 47 Vcap ODAM priced at $84. Keep in mind I also upgraded 10 resistors to Vishay ZFoils and Audio Note Tantalum. 22uf coupling caps in my wa5le with vcap cutf. 73. jpg. The price differential is a little less for larger uF values but definitely not cheaper. I recently acquired an MHDT Orchid that was previously modified by grannyring with VCap ODAM output caps + VCap CuTF bypass. 3uf, how ever if the input is 200k ohm than I may. Vcap Odam? Has anyone compared Vcap Odam vs. DF and ESR) and improving reliability. RE: REVIEW: V-Cap ODAM Passive Components - hawkmoon 08:07:59 06/06/20 ( 0)The result is the new V-Cap ODAM capacitor series, which sets a new standard for transparency, musicality and reliability. I got rid of the Solen 33uf Bass cap and replaced it with the New Clarity Csa Cap a Dramatic difference in size 2x the diameter 2x3 and Much better. The ODAM series (Oil Damped Advanced Metalized) is a 'wet', hermetically sealed capacitor that offers superior performance in a compact form factor. Review by. And have seen what the VCAP Teflon’s made in the Atma-sphere preamps and amplifiers I’ve had. Copy Comment URL. . I say this from the perspective of an audiophile in general, and particularly as a hard-core modifier. I consider the VH Fluoropolymer caps to be one of the most important developments in "High-End Audio" in the last decade. a 0. 47uF Miflex is around $25 vs. in a compact form factor. ODAM V-Cap user comments. I did spent some time a few days earlier reading about them when I was looking into the Vcap CuTF. Regrettably, Part II of this capacitor shoot-out took a lot longer than planned. The ODAM caps may be of particular interest to Bottleheads because, besides sounding great (to my. Description: V-Cap Oil Damped Advanced Metalized audio capacitors. The Duelund and VCap are in another league, not only in sound quality but also in price ;-) Compared to the Jupiter Copper Foil Paper & Wax used as a bypass, the Jupitor is has richer overtones and has. I was initially going to go with the VCap, but since PCX has the Duelund on special it's got me licking my lips. ”[email protected] effects of mechanical damping in capacitors have long been understood. Claritycap line of capacitors has a large following and has a reputation for great sound at bargain prices, with the SA, PX, and ESA lines selling in $3-8 range at the popular 0. " Full Review. 2UF capacitors Top up RM99*3 = RM297 for 3 pcs of [RCA 5693] preamp tubes ** NOS with box: D getter, long black plate, NOS, original box Top up RM220*3 = RM660 for 3 pcs of [Amperex ECC88] preamp tubes ** NOS: Bugle Boy label, 1960'S, big O getterODAM V-Cap user comments. Model Picture: View. My review notes also state: black background. Thanks for your brief words on the Jupiter cap. « on: 23 May 2019, 07:44 pm ». I’m very tempted to try the ODAMs in my Aric Audio Unlimited preamp already upgraded with the Audyn True Copper capacitors. e. I have an update. Odams are interesting as realatively lower price point vs some, and more importantly, smaller size allows use where others can't fit. . My. So I'd like to post a review of the V-Cap CuTF copper foil and Teflon capacitors. Overall, smoother without any compromises. hi Doug Funny that you ask this, I am currently looking at them to install on my zkit, How ever I am assuming the Zkit has An Input imp of 100k or is closer to 200k ohm, the main reason I ask this is for choice, Steve recommends 3. First impression are good!! There is a bit more power coming out through out the range. I too am interested in hearing comparisons to Odam as I've yet to try. But their newer less expensive ODAM line maybe in my future. 3996035-5a9be0a5-elekit-tu8600s-with-lundahl-opts-vcap-odam-tkd-pot. Bass slam and accuracy. The first things i notice immediately is a more powerful bass, mids are rich,. The first capacitor in the signal path of my Sonic Frontiers Phono 1 is a 0. I just completed an MHDT Orchid upgrade for a customer with the Vcap Odam & Bypass CuTF on the [email protected]. Please note will come with the following (ignore the tubes that are in the photos):. I know what the difference the Vcap ODAM made in the little Zu’s. NORTH PRAIRIE, WI May 23rd. The VCAP Teflon would be way out on my price range. 22uf/400V DynamiCap. 22 Mundorf Silver oilbypass cap ,and new Clarity Csa,with same . . Re: My Capacitor comparisons: Mundorfs, VCap, Sonicap Platinum, Auricap, etc. Top up RM949, upgrade to 2 x VCAP ODAM 2. I also tried a number of other caps. Audiogon Discussion Forum tech-talk 178331-16768 Jupiter vs. . 68. Delete. Reviews I've seen up to. Fluoropolymer film capacitors and oil capacitors by V-Cap. Initial impression is a bit more texture in the treble, ambient air, space, great attack.