Hi cap cruncher's !
Just wondered if anyone has ANYTHING at all, to say about these ?
I searched around a bit on the wonderfull WWW...
...but turned up...not much.
I believe they were used in Quad 22's for example...
...and I think Naim Audio used them for sensitive de-coupling duties.
Very old Bakelite has somewhat of a reputation for simply disintegrating & falling apart.
At best not much long term ( we are talking DECADES here ! ) dimensional stability.
However, I believe later, perhaps slightly post WWII Bakelite, was a bit improved.
It seems that the Roederstein EK series, was produced long AFTER other plastics & materials as alternatives, were available.
Also, why not just bung the cap in a 'tin can' like everybody else ?
It's seems to be an early version of the now common 'audio electrolytic'...
...obviously sonic issues addressed in the design ?
Is it 'low impedance' ? ( haven't got a clue ).
Does it 'sound good' ? ( dunno mate ).
Did you pull 'em out of your Naim gear, & reach Nirvana ?
Did you pull 'em out of your Quad gear, & wish you never had ?
Anyone using 'em for phono-pre's ?
Anyone think they're only fit for the dustbin...
...or have their stash in a bank vault ?
Love to know any members loves, hates, anecdotes etc...
..." Tales Of The Legendary ROE Cap"
Cheers.
Si.
PS...if you tap 'em with something, they seem VERY non resonant, compared to say, Nichicon MUSE...
...pretty scientific, huh ?
Just wondered if anyone has ANYTHING at all, to say about these ?
I searched around a bit on the wonderfull WWW...
...but turned up...not much.
I believe they were used in Quad 22's for example...
...and I think Naim Audio used them for sensitive de-coupling duties.
Very old Bakelite has somewhat of a reputation for simply disintegrating & falling apart.
At best not much long term ( we are talking DECADES here ! ) dimensional stability.
However, I believe later, perhaps slightly post WWII Bakelite, was a bit improved.
It seems that the Roederstein EK series, was produced long AFTER other plastics & materials as alternatives, were available.
Also, why not just bung the cap in a 'tin can' like everybody else ?
It's seems to be an early version of the now common 'audio electrolytic'...
...obviously sonic issues addressed in the design ?
Is it 'low impedance' ? ( haven't got a clue ).
Does it 'sound good' ? ( dunno mate ).
Did you pull 'em out of your Naim gear, & reach Nirvana ?
Did you pull 'em out of your Quad gear, & wish you never had ?
Anyone using 'em for phono-pre's ?
Anyone think they're only fit for the dustbin...
...or have their stash in a bank vault ?
Love to know any members loves, hates, anecdotes etc...
..." Tales Of The Legendary ROE Cap"
Cheers.
Si.
PS...if you tap 'em with something, they seem VERY non resonant, compared to say, Nichicon MUSE...
...pretty scientific, huh ?