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Old 07-15-2013, 01:17 PM
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I think the problem is, that with newer type 'lytics, the dry-out and failure rate is very high. So one goes dry and starts becoming a resistor in stead of a cap, then the other one goes POOF! I think I'd probably go safe, and keep the voltage rating of each cap at 75% of the voltage being applied to the pair, or the pair being 150% of the voltage of the circuit. I don't think I'd use balancing resistors, as I don't think there's any need for it, and depending on the circuit, they might let a hum get through.

Charles
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