Solen Châteauroux Fast Cap PB-MKP-FC 400VDC – 5% tolerance

Solen Châteauroux Fast Cap PB-MKP-FC 400VDC – 5% tolerance

Technical Specifications (according to manufacturer): “Low dielectric absorption factor; High insulation resistance; High frequency and temperature stability; Good self healing characteristics of polypropylene dialectic; High Current Capacity; Excellent Over voltage and Pulse handling capability; Low self inductance; Low equivalent series resistance; Excellent stability; Flexible leads: Tinned pure copper multi-strand insulated sleeves; Superior high frequency characteristics; High Ionisation level; Dissipation factor @ 20o C: Less than .01 %; Dielectric absorption factor at 20o C: Less than .01%; Insulation resistance @ 20C: More than 100 K megohms/mfd; Temperature range: -25o C to+85o C; Dielectric: Polypropylene Film; Working Voltage: 400 VDC.” Low priced cap, same quality as SCR and Angela branded capacitors, same sizes. Why? Because they are exactly the same!

Sound: The Solen Châteauroux Fast cap is a good step–up from MKT capacitors often found in standard quality factory built speakers. Like the standard Intertechnik Audyn Cap nothing wrong with them but also nothing exciting, but if I had to choose between the two I would still go for the Solen, they seem to have a fraction more “musicality” to them. Compared with electrolytics they have much more detail, smoothness and a wider stereo image. Compared to a Mundorf Supreme Cap they sound closed-in. Midrange is slightly forward compared to more neutral caps, they can be a little “nasal” sounding in some configurations. Due to this “character” they would make a good match with Focal tweeters for example. If you have a tight budget then this is a good choice!

Verdict: 6+