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Originally Posted by appar111 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Just curious, as I have one of the Nichicon cap equipped Hornets, what exactly is it about that capacitor that made it different from the later Panasonic capacitor that Ray started using (and subsequently uses on the current "M" Hornet)?
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Originally Posted by *645-k701 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Bumpwouldliketoknowmyself.
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Hi guys. I've already posted the answer to this many times, but here goes:
The original Hornet with the Nichicon cap had a VERY warm, "nostalgic analog vinyl/tube-like" sound, with very big/round/less-defined bass, extremely closeup presentation — like looking through a long telescopic lens — and therefor, as with a tele, a narrower soundstage width. Voices were very lush and close/intimate. The highs were very sweet but not so extended. It didn't really have the dimension, extension, punch and clarity of the current ("M") Hornet with Panasonic cap + "M" mods, nor the wide/deep/high sound space, the speed, or inner detail.
I'll add that it was very forgiving, and kind of like a comfy plush club chair to listen to. Some owners want(ed) exactly that kind of forgiving character and really like it. Others, like myself, prefer more dimension, punch, speed, extension and detail – thus the "M" mod – which is still a bit warm and very easy to listen to for long sessions (6 hours flights included – though my Tomahawk did very nicely on my last flight).
I could write more, but I think that should give an evocative picture of the sound.
Cheers.