I saw the website where Silmic II was rated highest, above black gate etc I bought quite a few. They are very dull sounding, don’t like them at all. CERAFINE series Fine ceramic adopted electrolytic capacitor for audio. • This reproduces very clear sound with real concert-hall presence by depressing. Hi, I wonder what is the sonic difference between: Elna Silmic (1 or 2) vs Elna Cerafine. Any suggestion is welcome.

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Dec 6, at 9: Your username or email address: Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag.

I’ve looked at the Jamicon site and the caps are classed as “general purpose” Is it worth replacing these with the cerafines? Dec 8, at 5: For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program terms and conditions - opens in a new window or tab This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees.

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This info is important. Most amp manufacturers do the same thing.

If anyone doesn’t already know this they should’nt be soldering “anything” electrical IMO. Add to watch list Remove from watch list. Image not available Photos not available for this variation.

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I doubt very much that a swap from Silmic to Cerafine will transform the sound as you expect. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.

Mouse over to Zoom - Click to enlarge. It sound really badLow frequency roll off very quick. Minimum monthly payments are required.

Economy Shipping from outside US. Not all Audio Grade components can improve. Dec 6, at 3: Dec 7, at 3: Shipping cost cannot be calculated. It is the top manufacturer of E-cap before. Subject to credit approval. Your country’s customs office can offer more details, or visit eBay’s page on international trade. Email to friends Share on Facebook - opens in a new window or tab Share on Twitter - opens in a new window or tab Share on Pinterest - opens in a new window or tab.

Originally posted by Gariver You ask: Seller does not offer returns. And you must also know how to connect E-caps in your circuit. My guess is the amp has been brought back to to it’s former glory, ie, the details you are now hearing were there in the first place but after time were muted by the degrading caps.

Dec 6, at 1: Also, the low range richness and power were increased in the obtained high-quality sound. Back to home page Return to top. Yes, my password is: Skip to main content.

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This reproduces excellent sound with real concert-hall presence, resolution, power, good presence in the low range and less distortion in ceraflne mid and high ranges. I know this company is locate in Taiwan before. Roberto, it’s much more likely that a the Silmics need more time to bed in and fully form their electrolytic charge or b there is something else amiss along the reproduction chain that the amp can now resolve.

Always solder the negative side of the E-cap on the side going to ground. Post 12 of Have one to sell? Words courtesy of hificollective: With the recent demise of Black Gates and stocks becoming hard to source, the Elna Cerafines are a near as you can get to the Black Gate sound and at a fraction of the price.

Industrial grade material still have very good performance but I think AUdio grade components still can improve sound. I do a lot of recap work on vintage amps, and I always use Silmics in preamps, tone amps and other signal path locations.