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Advice needed on crossover capacitors
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<blockquote data-quote="Audioholic" data-source="post: 1100285" data-attributes="member: 15790"><p>Hi All,</p><p></p><p>I intend replacing the electrolytics on a set of 40 year old crossovers. The original is 5uf 63v. I've found a replacement: 4.7uf 50v. I've read that, in electronics, the rule of thumb is to use higher voltage rating rather than lower. Does the same apply to a passive crossover? </p><p></p><p>I did a diy repair on a PSB Floorstander and recall the original cap was rated at 50v (dont rember the capacitance). The power handling was far higher that the 60w of my vintage speakers. So thinking that using 50v shouldnt be an issue? But i have no knowledge or experience hence seeking some guidance from forum members. I googled but its just too much of technical info which i dont need. </p><p></p><p>Regards,</p><p>Audioholic</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Audioholic, post: 1100285, member: 15790"] Hi All, I intend replacing the electrolytics on a set of 40 year old crossovers. The original is 5uf 63v. I've found a replacement: 4.7uf 50v. I've read that, in electronics, the rule of thumb is to use higher voltage rating rather than lower. Does the same apply to a passive crossover? I did a diy repair on a PSB Floorstander and recall the original cap was rated at 50v (dont rember the capacitance). The power handling was far higher that the 60w of my vintage speakers. So thinking that using 50v shouldnt be an issue? But i have no knowledge or experience hence seeking some guidance from forum members. I googled but its just too much of technical info which i dont need. Regards, Audioholic [/QUOTE]
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