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Re: your favorite electrolytics

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I stated I use F & T for filter caps but for cathode bypass on preamp tubes I generally try to find the best available.

That is usually Vishay/ Sprague

It's weird but every time I check with Mouser they are either out of stock of what I used before or I have to go with a different part number.

Right now I found some Sprague 5uF 25v 10% Little-Lytic Electrolytics

These babies are $3.10 each! :shock:

http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Vis ... 7gEYtLU%3d

Meh, I checked my order history and found the ones I used before.

The TVA series, which is spec'd as a low leakage cap.

The lowest voltage for a 5uF cap in that series is 50v.

Cheaper than the first cap too @ $2.50.

http://www.mouser.com/Search/ProductDet ... TVA1303-E3
Tom

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