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Old June 11th 16, 06:41 AM posted to uk.rec.audio
Phil Allison[_3_]
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Default Germanium Hi-Fi amp ??

Trevor Wilson wrote:



**I have AD162 AND 161s in my box of bits. I needed a pair about 18
months ago. They turn up from time to time.


** Right - in old Playmaster kit amps and vintage "stereograms" like this HMV:

http://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/a...4&d=1358783236



**As a young buck, I caught the train to RDS to bus _A_ capacitor. I was
presented with an ELNA and a (larger) Ducon. I asked for the Ducon
(because it was Aussie made). The guy behind the counter just muttered:
"The bigger the cap, the bigger the bang."



FYI:

ELNA now make electros specially for high end audio applications - using natural silk and hemp fibres in their construction.

http://www.elna.co.jp/en/capacitor/onkyou/silmic.html




..... Phil