Crossover capacitors - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Welsh Anorak · 1st Dec 2020, 12:09 pm

I wonder if anyone could recommend a supplier of decent (non-audiophool) capacitors to replace those in a tired crossover? The speakers are Celestion Ditton 33s.
Thanks!

Nuvistor · 1st Dec 2020, 12:23 pm

If the originals are electrolytic, RS do Bi-Polar, presume that’s the same as non polarised for not much money.

Whaam68 · 1st Dec 2020, 12:51 pm

I have used Alcaps from Falcon Acoustics on Kef & Castle speakers. They are just over a quid each and seem to work well.

Mike

sortedradio · 1st Dec 2020, 12:54 pm

I have used https://www.wilmslowaudio.co.uk/supe...itors-68-c.asp

with no problem.

Welsh Anorak · 1st Dec 2020, 1:08 pm

Falcon Acoustics - I've used them before and they were great. Thanks for that.

Beobloke · 1st Dec 2020, 1:59 pm

Falcon have a great selection but their service can be very slow. I generally buy Visaton components from Impact Audio these days.

https://impactaudio.co.uk/collection...ver-components

McMurdo · 1st Dec 2020, 2:45 pm

CPC have quite a range by LCR/Ampohm aimed at the audio market, and of course standard metallised polypropylene aimed at the industrial market (if you want cheaper).

1st Dec 2020, 12:09 pm	#1
Welsh Anorak Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Wales, UK. Posts: 6,924	Crossover capacitors I wonder if anyone could recommend a supplier of decent (non-audiophool) capacitors to replace those in a tired crossover? The speakers are Celestion Ditton 33s. Thanks! __________________ Glyn www.gdelectronics.wales

1st Dec 2020, 12:23 pm	#2
Nuvistor Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 9,433	Re: Crossover capacitors If the originals are electrolytic, RS do Bi-Polar, presume that’s the same as non polarised for not much money. __________________ Frank

1st Dec 2020, 12:51 pm	#3
Whaam68 Hexode Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, UK. Posts: 456	Re: Crossover capacitors I have used Alcaps from Falcon Acoustics on Kef & Castle speakers. They are just over a quid each and seem to work well. Mike

1st Dec 2020, 12:54 pm	#4
sortedradio Heptode Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 656	Re: Crossover capacitors I have used https://www.wilmslowaudio.co.uk/supe...itors-68-c.asp with no problem. __________________ Martin BVWS member GQRP Club

1st Dec 2020, 1:08 pm	#5
Welsh Anorak Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Wales, UK. Posts: 6,924	Re: Crossover capacitors Falcon Acoustics - I've used them before and they were great. Thanks for that. __________________ Glyn www.gdelectronics.wales

1st Dec 2020, 1:59 pm	#6
Beobloke Heptode Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southampton, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 821	Re: Crossover capacitors Falcon have a great selection but their service can be very slow. I generally buy Visaton components from Impact Audio these days. https://impactaudio.co.uk/collection...ver-components

1st Dec 2020, 2:45 pm	#7
McMurdo Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands, UK. Posts: 5,273	Re: Crossover capacitors CPC have quite a range by LCR/Ampohm aimed at the audio market, and of course standard metallised polypropylene aimed at the industrial market (if you want cheaper). __________________ Kevin