Cornell Dubilier/Illinois Capacitor Question

[NuTone_2071]

Hey Everyone,


I'm re-capping my NuTone 2071 Stereo Intercom and I'm using a 2.2 mfd. capacitor to replace the four 2 mfd. capacitors in the set. Specifically, the Cornell Dubilier/Illinois Capacitor 225TTA100M (Mouser link, DigiKey link). I've heard that the TTA series from Cornell Dubilier/Illinois Capacitor can be trouble, but that was only from one source. What do you guys think of the TTA line of capacitors?

 

[painttoad]

i've had zero issues with the tta line and i've used them in signal paths and power supplies.

i just put over a dozen in my 3bx. i definitely wouldn't have done that if i did not trust them.

 

[Doug G.]

I have never had a problem with any CD/Illinois Capacitor of any type.

Doug

 

[llwhtt]

I use them all of the time, hifi and quitar amps, no problems so far. I used to use Nichicon axials but they're not made any more. If you need old school values TVAs are still around.

Craig

 

[NuTone_2071]

I use them all of the time, hifi and quitar amps, no problems so far. I used to use Nichicon axials but they're not made any more. If you need old school values TVAs are still around.

Craig

When I'm doing the re-cap, I will use some Sprague TVA-ATOM capacitors (which are very good), however most of my parts will be Vishay/BC Components axial-lead capacitors.

 

[Doug G.]

In my opinion, you can't go wrong with Sprague, Cornell-Dubilier, Illinois Capacitor, Mallory, or Vishay capacitors. They are original American makers or results of mergers and have been making capacitors for eons.

Doug

 

[NuTone_2071]

In my opinion, you can't go wrong with Sprague, Cornell-Dubilier, Illinois Capacitor, Mallory, or Vishay capacitors. They are original American makers or results of mergers and have been making capacitors for eons.

Doug

I agree that you can't go wrong with reliable American brands, however Japanese brands such as Nippon Chemi-Con/United Chemi Con, Rubycon, and Nichicon are good too.