John TMay 27

TIL these exist...

The world would be a better place if we squeezed a little beauty into even the most mundane of products.

Show threadRobin DaviesMay 27
@grajohnt @n8dmt Black Cats, Black Beauty, Orange Drops, Tropical Fish, Vitamin T…there seems an endless set of names/manufactures for older caps for guitars😊
Show threadDr David MillsMay 27
@g7vkq @grajohnt @n8dmt those were licorice alsorts when I was using them years and years ago.
Show threadRobin DaviesMay 27
@dtl @grajohnt @n8dmt these guys seem to have a good line in legendary caps https://www.hificollective.co.uk/components/capacitors.html - they even seem to have some of my favourite Charcroft silver mica caps
Capacitors | HIFICollective

Capacitors

Show threadGary @N8DMTMay 27
@g7vkq @dtl @grajohnt Wow! These are expensive! £6.82 each…
CA1D 2.2PF: 2.2pF 500Vdc Charcroft Audio Silver Mica Capacitor. Guess I have not bought any parts from specialty shops lately. #SilverMicaCapacitor #CheapHam
Show threadDr David MillsMay 27
@n8dmt @g7vkq @grajohnt audiophool grade?
Show threadGary @N8DMT
@dtl @g7vkq @grajohnt YES!!! That’s right up there with Tacti-Cool Antennas and Backpacks!
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