What To look for....

Posted by: Roland Huu on 26 September 2001

Currently have the following setup and looking at adding a supercap to replace the FC powering the 112.

CDS1+CDPS
112
FC
150

Have searched the archive but still have the following questions
1. Silly question really. Is the SuperCap an overkill for the 112?

2. Is there anything I should look out for if the supercap is a second hand unit?

Thanks
Roland

Posted on: 26 September 2001 by Mike Hanson

The Super-Cap isn't overkill, as you'll certainly hear a vast improvement. It's also a good step towards a 52, if you feel so inclined.

Super-Caps are all fairly "new" right now, so it shouldn't even need servicing. Watch out if it's been modified, although I've never heard of anyone doing this.

-=> Mike Hanson <=-

Posted on: 26 September 2001 by Phil Barry

I have seen a few 'supercaps' for sale with serial numbers predating the reported first manufacture of the s'cap. When I queried the sellers, they have not responded. The boxes may have been upgraded 52PS's, of course.

I would suspect that the s'cap will massively improve the sound of the 112, but I think this may be an anti-mullet/reverse-mullet system.

Similar expense plus some sales effort would probably get you a 72/hi/250 or an 82/hi or 82/2 x hi. Any of these systems may be more satisfying than a 112/s'cap. Can you get a demonstration?

The s'cap makes better sense if you're aiming at an 82 or 52, of course.

Phil