jb Testimonial of JFX Premium and JSX Superior MKP Audio Cap

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In the search of a affordable audio capacitors for decoupling purpose, I have got the JFX and JSX series from jb Capacitors. Now I will explain how they are compared with a a few others of similar size range.

Tested capacitors:
JSX: 2.2uF/250V
JFX: 2.2uF/400V
Mundorf Mcap 2.2uF/250V
Mundorf EVO 2.2uF/450V
Clarity Cao PX 2.2uF/250V

To have similar requirements I have a relay switch board next to my pre-amp direct out from DAC. All DC coupled and no other capacitors in this way. DAC output impedance is 47Ohm, Pre-amp impedance is 470kOhm. These are very common values and should be give a good start point for comparisons. I can switch direct from capacitor to capacitor and DC coupled.

Mesurements are all very good. most below my measuring equipment. The tolerances where all below the printed 5%(JFX) and 3%（JSX）. I have measured 1.36% and 0.99%.
The dielectric dissipation factor has been tan:<0.001 at 1kHz.

Listening test:
JSX: Clear, detailed, wide and open up presentation
JFX: Detailed, gives a realistic soundstage and stress free listening. very natural and a good tonal balance. My favourite for acoustic instruments and voices.

Mcap:
Clear with more midrange. Makes sound a bit hard and grained.

EVO:
Detailed and holographic presentation, seems to be a bit louder, but tonal balance is not perfect. After longer listening I feel like disrupted soundstage.

Clarity Cap PX:
Musical and warm, but less detailed.

After burning in with 24hrs:
JFX: well balanced with more 3 dimensional stage, warm finish
JSX: clean and clear with rich details, but flatter sound stage
Overall both types are very high quality and for sure a good choice for a competitive price.

Summary:
jb Capacitors has surprised me with excellent capacitors. They are not expensive, small sized and good sounding. They beat most of even more expensive capacitors. Well done!

Best regards
Alex
Dial-Audio