In search of caps

[axis]

Hello all,
   Maybe someone can help me out. I'm trying to get a hold on some plain old 15uf,polarized,electrolytic caps for a phase 100 clone.I can't seem to find anyone whos got 'em. Thanks for any help.

[Peter Snowberg]

Welcome to the forum Axis,

You can find a large number of 15uF caps at Mouser. http://www.mouser.com/catalog/617/423.pdf

I don't have that schematic handy, but when a 15uF is called for you can quite often substitute without any ill effects. Using a 22uF will often result in the same performance in the circuit, or a little better bass response (but only by a tiny amount).

You can always use a 10uF and a 4.7uF in parallel too.

Finally, you might also want to consider using a tantalum cap in that position. It may have a slightly different sonic footprint (depending on what that cap is doing in the circuit) which might be good, or it may not matter at all. http://www.mouser.com/catalog/617/442.pdf

In any case... good luck with your build!

Take care,
-Peter