I know that this has probably been discussed and I have searched but how important is is the capacitor value in the power filtering stage?
I have the values in red but can get the correct uF but at 450v instead of 500.
Any help appreciated.
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Re: Power caps Rocket 1st Time builder
Depends... What power transformer are you using?
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Re: Power caps Rocket 1st Time builder
I use anything from 40-47uf/450 to 600v but 450v-500v is sufficient.
Same for the other caps 20uf-22uf/450 to 500v.
Same for the other caps 20uf-22uf/450 to 500v.
Re: Power caps Rocket 1st Time builder
I have used 22's and 47's with wonderful results. I never used a 30 in the middle there, but it shouldn't really make that big of a difference.
Re: Power caps Rocket 1st Time builder
Thanks for the advice.
The Power Transformer is the Magnetic Components Classic Tone 40-18065 from Triode as it is supposed to be for 240v 50/60Hz. I hope! Output is the dynaco A470 reproduction.
http://triodeelectronics.com/40-18065.html
I'm planning on build similar to pablogt
https://tubeamparchive.com/viewtopic.php?t=16041
with Power Scaling (SB-84), PPIMV and mid boost mod.
I've nearly got all the goodies including a vintage 30 speaker and Telecaster! I'm so glad I stumbled upon this great forum and thanks once again for all the advice.

The Power Transformer is the Magnetic Components Classic Tone 40-18065 from Triode as it is supposed to be for 240v 50/60Hz. I hope! Output is the dynaco A470 reproduction.
http://triodeelectronics.com/40-18065.html
I'm planning on build similar to pablogt
https://tubeamparchive.com/viewtopic.php?t=16041
with Power Scaling (SB-84), PPIMV and mid boost mod.
I've nearly got all the goodies including a vintage 30 speaker and Telecaster! I'm so glad I stumbled upon this great forum and thanks once again for all the advice.
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Re: Power caps Rocket 1st Time builder
Should be good...
"Education is what you're left with after you have forgotten what you have learned" - Enzo