Coupling cap voltage values

[tlainhart]

I'd like to try changing coupling caps brands in some kits I'm going to build. I'm assuming that as long as I get the uF values within tolerances, that caps with voltage ratings greater than what's spec'd is OK? E.G. the spec is 400v rated, but the replacement is 600v rated - that's cool?

thanks -- Todd

[donnyjaguar]

Yes. 600V (630V) is more than adequate for coupling cap's in any amplifier I've worked on.

[tlainhart]

Yes. 600V (630V) is more than adequate for coupling cap's in any amplifier I've worked on.

Thanks. Is it safe to say that when I see two coupling caps in a circuit, same capacity, but different voltages (e.g. 250v, 400v), that the designer was just saving money by using the lower voltage one? There's no tonal or circuit considerations there, right?

[3th3r]

Lower voltage caps also save space.