Jantzen Audio is the premier manufacturer of hifi audio crossover components and accessories in the consumer electronics industry
Denmark’s Jantzen Audio is one of the world’s leading producers of specialized resistors, coils, and capacitors.
Long regarded as the crossover capacitors, coils, and inductors of choice for high-end European speaker manufacturers.
Jantzen’s products include P-Core, Air Core, Copper foil, and C-Coil Toroidal inductors, as well as CrossCap, Poly and Z-Cap capacitors.
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Alumen Z-Cap
PURE ALUMINUM FOIL CAPACITOR
PRODUCT FEATURES
The Alumen Z-Cap is a high-end pure aluminum foil capacitor,
designed specifically for passive crossovers (tweeters and midrange
drivers).
It utilizes a much thinner dielectric insulation compared to the
market standard.
A high voltage rating is not needed for application related to
passive loudspeaker crossovers.
The usage of a thinner dielectric insulator allows for a
capacitors with less “memory” and one that is much faster
reacting.
The Alumen Z-Cap offers unparalleled value for money in
terms of cost versus performance.
Compared to the Superior and Silver Z-Caps (Super MKP /
double metallized polypropylene foil) capacitors, the Alumen Z-Cap
will bring less brightness and a little more natural top end balance to your
system.
Ideal for audio aficionados who prefer a slightly less bright
system, while also hearing improvements in the overall
naturalness/neutrality of the whole system.
Due to the max. 100 volts DC voltage rating, they are not suitable for
tube/valve and power amplifier application.
For upgrading the coupling capacitors in amplifiers, we instead recommend
choosing our Amber Z-Caps C&B (600 VDC) or our Superior or Silver Z-Caps
Double-foil Super MKP capacitors (800-1200 VDC).
KEY INNOVATIONS
- We use the thinnest possible dielectric insulation to eliminate memory effect in the capacitor
- An extremely fast reacting capacitor
- Very low ESR, SEL, inductance and dielectric absorption data
- High quality pure aluminum foil wound with high precision using
specialized winding machinery - Specifically designed for the tweeter and upper mid-range sections
on passive crossovers - Can also be used as coupling capacitors for transistor amplifiers
TECHNICAL DATA
Type: Non polarized pure aluminum foil capacitor
Dielectric: Polypropylene film
Construction: Four-layer round tubular type axial leads
Winding: Aluminum foil spliced to polypropylene insulation film
Rated Voltage: 100 VDC / 65 VAC
Test Voltage: 150% rated voltage
Electrodes: Pure copper foil
Contacts: Non-inductive zinc thermally sprayed extended film
Coating: Gray plastic tape wrapped black resin, sealed in an anodized aluminum tube
Leads: Tin plated oxygen free copper (99,99% purity)
Capacity Range: 100VDC from 1.0 μF to 10μF
Capacity tolerance: ±3% (on nominal value)
Dielectric constant: Non-polar dielectric
Dissipation factor: Extremely low
Dielectric absorption factor: <0.5% @20℃
Dielectric thickness: PB=4μm
Equivalent series resistance: Extremely low
Self-inductance: 0 nH
Insulation resistance: >100.000 MΩ@20℃
Temperature coefficient: -200℃x10-6/℃
Temperature Range: -55℃to +85℃
Metal layer thickness: PB=0.3μm
Metal layer conductivity: PB =1.2 Ω/cm2
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Amber Z-Cap
PURE COPPER FOIL CAPACITOR
PRODUCT FEATURES
The Amber Z-Cap is a super high-end pure copper foil capacitor, designed
specifically for passive crossovers.
They are primarily meant for the tweeter section of crossovers but work
equally well for upper mid-range application.
The Amber Z-Cap builds on the same design principles of our already
critically acclaimed Alumen Z-Caps.
The differences between the two are subtle, but to the connoisseur
listener, the listening experience will still be a clear improvement in the
overall tonal balance.
Copper foil gives the capacitor an even better sonic “flavor” compared
to aluminum foil.
The sonic “flavor” of copper foil is best described as giving an even
more neutral/natural depiction of vocals and instruments compared to
the Alumen Z-cap.
This is paired with the enhancements in transparency and detail richness
on an even higher level compared metalized polypropylene foil capacitors
(MKP / Super MKP capacitors).
Due to the max. 200 volts DC voltage rating, we advise customers to be
mindful when using Amber Z-Caps for tube/valve and power amplifier
application.
For upgrading the coupling capacitors in amplifiers, we instead
recommend choosing our Superior or Silver Z-Caps capacitors.
KEY INNOVATIONS
- An ultra-fast reacting super pure copper foil capacitor
- The thinnest possible dielectric insulation is used to eliminate memory
effect in the capacitor - Extremely low ESR, SEL, inductance and dielectric absorption data
- High quality pure copper foil wound with high precision on specialized
winding machinery - Specifically designed for the tweeter and mid-range section of passive
crossovers - Can also be used as coupling capacitors for transistor amplifiers
TECHNICAL DATA
Type: Non polarized pure copper foil capacitor
Dielectric: Polypropylene film
Construction: Four-layer round tubular type axial leads
Winding: Pure solid copper foil spliced to polypropylene insulation film
Voltage Rating: 200VDC / 160VAC
Test Voltage: 150% rated voltage
Electrodes: Pure copper foil
Contacts: Non-inductive zinc thermally sprayed extended film
Coating: Bronze plastic tape wrapped black resin, sealed in a copper colored anodized aluminum tube
Leads: Tin plated oxygen free copper (99,99% purity)
Capacity Range: 200VDC from 1.0 μF to 8.2μF
Capacity tolerance: ±5% (on nominal value)
Dielectric constant: Non-polar dielectric
Dissipation factor: Extremely low
Dielectric absorption factor: <0.5% @20℃
Dielectric thickness: PB=5μm
Equivalent series resistance: Extremely low
Self-inductance: 0 nH
Insulation resistance: >100.000 MΩ@20℃
Temperature coefficient: -200℃x10-6/℃
Temperature Range: -55℃to +85℃
Metal layer thickness: PB=0.3μm
Metal layer conductivity: PB =1.2 Ω/cm2
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Amber Z-Cap C&B
PURE COPPER FOIL CAPACITOR
PRODUCT FEATURES
The Amber Z-Cap “C&B” is the newest capacitor in our lineup.
The “C&B” stands for “Coupling and Bypass”.
Just as the larger capacity value Amber Z-Caps, the Amber Z-Caps C&B are
super high-end pure copper foil capacitors.
The sonic “flavor” of copper foil is best described as giving an even more
neutral/natural depiction of vocals and instruments.
This is paired with the enhancements in transparency and detail richness
on an even higher level compared to many other capacitor types.
Compared to the larger capacity value Amber Z-Caps, this new capacitor
model comes in smaller capacity values and with a thicker dielectric
insulation allowing for a voltage rating of 630 volts DC, which means that
the Amber Z-Caps “C&B” have sufficient voltage rating for amplifier
applications.
The Amber Z-Cap C&B is a great choice when it comes to upgrading both
coupling and power supply capacitors in tube (pre-amp) amplifiers and
certain solid-state amplifiers and are very compact in size, which can be
critical for application in the tight spacing within amplifiers.
In addition, when adding a smaller value Amber Z-Cap C&B (for example
0.01 μF) as a bypass capacitor in parallel to a high-quality series capacitor in
a tweeter circuit on passive speaker crossovers, it may enhance
performance.
KEY INNOVATIONS
- Super high-end pure copper foil capacitors for upgrading coupling
capacitors in tube amplifiers (pre-amp) and certain solid-state amplifiers - High quality pure copper foil wound with high precision on specialized
winding machinery - Can also be used as a bypass capacitor in parallel to a high-quality series
capacitor for the tweeter circuit on passive speaker crossovers - Very compact in sizing compared to other 630 volt rated copper foil
capacitors on the market, which makes a big difference for application in
tight spacing of amplifiers - For safety reasons and to eliminate the risk of short circuiting, the Amber
Z-Caps C&B capacitors do not have the decorative anodized aluminum
jackets (tubes) which are used on their larger value counterparts that are
for use in passive speaker crossovers only. - Extremely low ESR, SEL, inductance and dielectric absorption data
TECHNICAL DATA
Type: Non polarized pure copper foil capacitor
Dielectric: Polypropylene film
Construction: Four-layer round tubular type axial leads
Winding: Pure solid copper foil spliced to polypropylene insulation film
Voltage Rating: 630VDC / 350VAC
Test Voltage: 150% rated voltage
Electrodes: Pure copper foil
Contacts: Non-inductive zinc thermally sprayed extended film
Leads: Tin plated oxygen free copper (99,99% purity)
Capacity Range: 0.01 μF to 0.47 μF
Capacity tolerance: ±5% (on nominal value)
Dielectric constant: Non-polar dielectric
Dissipation factor: Extremely low
Dielectric absorption factor: <0.5% @20℃
Dielectric thickness: PB=5μm
Equivalent series resistance: Extremely low
Self-inductance: 0 nH
Insulation resistance: >100.000 MΩ@20℃
Temperature coefficient: -200℃x10-6/℃
Temperature Range: -55℃to +85℃
Metal layer thickness: PB=0.3μm
Metal layer conductivity: PB =1.2 Ω/cm2
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Compact MKT
Metalized polyester film capacitor
PRODUCT FEATURES
The Compact MKT capacitors are made with the highest quality metalized
polyester film on the market.
One of the biggest strengths of the Compact MKT caps is their compact
sizing.
They have a smaller size footprint compared to for example “plain/smooth
foil” electrolytic capacitors which are often used for similar application on
crossovers.
Another advantage is that MKT capacitors are known to rank higher in the
hierarchy of sonic performance compared to electrolytic capacitors.
The Compact MKT capacitors therefore offer better sonic performance,
smaller sizing, and lower pricing, compared to “plain/smooth foil”
electrolytic capacitors.
With a voltage rating of 160 volts DC, they are also more versatile to use
than electrolytic capacitors, usually only rated at 60 volts to 100 volts DC.
Due to their rounded-off square shape (flat top and bottom surface), they
can be easily stacked when it is necessary to couple multiple capacitors in
parallel to reach a higher capacity value for a certain crossover position.
As they are stackable, they will take up significantly less space, when
compared to round-shaped equivalent values of plain/smooth foil
electrolytic capacitors, MKT or PP foil capacitors that will need to be
mounted side by side.
TECHNICAL DATA
- Capacitor foil: Metalized polyester foil
- Dielectric insulation: Polyester foil
- Terminal leads: Tinned 4N copper wire
- Voltage rating: 160 VDC / 100 VAC
- Capacity tolerance: +/- 5%
- Dielectric constant: Non-polar dielectric
- Dissipation factor: Extremely low
- Dielectric absorption factor: <0.5% @20°C
- Dielectric thickness: PB=5μm
- Equivalent series resistance (ESR): Extremely low
- Self-inductance: <15 nH
- Insulation resistance: >5000 MΩx μF 10000 MΩ min
- Temperature coefficient: -200°Cx10¯6/°C
- Temperature Range: -55°C to +125°C
- Metal layer thickness: PB=0.3 μm
- Metal layer conductivity: PB = 1.2 Ω/cm²
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Cross Cap
Metalized polypropylene foil capacitor
PRODUCT FEATURES
The Cross Cap is offering a great level of performance and quality at an
extremely reasonable price point.
The Cross Cap probably has the best value to cost ratio on the market.
A great multipurpose MKP capacitor.
The Cross Cap is a single foil (standard type MKP/PP foil) construction
that uses a good quality aluminum and zinc based metalized
polypropylene foil.
Virtually free of distortion and delivers a pleasant and rather neutral
sonic profile.
Available in a very wide range of capacitance values for unrivaled
flexibility.
TECHNICAL DATA
- Capacitor foil: Polypropylene foil metalized with Zinc (Zn) and Aluminium (Al)
- Dielectric insulation: Polypropylene film
- Terminal leads: Tinned 4N copper wire
- Voltage rating: 400 VDC / 250 VAC
- Working Temperature Range: -40C to +85C
- Capacity tolerance: +/- 5%
- Loss factor at 1 kHz (maximum)
- C< l uF: 5 * 104
- C> l < 20 μF: 105
- C> 20 μF: 105
Loss factor at 1 kHz (maximum)
- C< l uF : 5 * 104
- C> l < 20 μF : 105
- C> 20 μF : 105
Insulation resistance at 1 kHz
- C < l μF : 5 * 104 MOhm
- l < 20 uF : 3 * 104 MOhm
- C > 20 uF : 104 MOhm
All Cross Caps have a size tolerance of +/- 2 mm for diameter and lenght
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eleCap 5%
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR
PRODUCT FEATURES
The Jantzen eleCap 5%, is a standard-type aluminum electrolytic capacitor,
using etched or “raw” foil.
With a low tolerance of only +/- 5% on capacity, it is a more precise
capacitor than most other standard-type electrolytic capacitors that usually
have a tolerance of +/-10% on capacity.
Being both price friendly and versatile, this capacitor is both a sensible
choice for bass section application, but also when limited space on the
crossover calls for a very small capacitor.
TECHNICAL DATA
- Capacitor foil: Aluminum electrolytic
- Voltage rating: 100 VDC / 35 VAC
- Capacity tolerance: +/- 5% (on nominal value)
- Capacity change rate: Less or equal to 10%
- Temperature range: -40C to +85C
- Leakage current: 33μA @ 10μF
- Signal direction: non-polarized (bi-polar capacitor)
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Silver Z-Cap
Metalized polypropylene foil super-capacitor
PRODUCT FEATURES
Where the Superior Z-Cap is made with pure copper lead-wires, the
Silver Z-Cap is made with pure silver lead-wires, giving the Silver Z a
slightly different sound “flavor” tailored to silver based component
enthusiasts.
Highly recommended for tweeters and mid-range application for
high-end passive speakers and as coupling capacitors in tube and
power amplifiers.
The Silver Z-Cap is a metalized polypropylene foil capacitor but made
as special construction we call a “Super MPK Capacitor”.
Super MKP capacitors are made with a double lane of metalized
polypropylene foil, hence a double foil construction.
By using special winding machines and winding techniques, two
capacitors are connected in series within one capacitor housing,
When making this type of capacitor you therefore need to use 4 times
the amount of foil used in standard type metalized polypropylene foil
capacitors.
Compared to standard type metalized polypropylene foil capacitors, the
Silver Z-Cap is on a higher audiophile level, where even finest nuance
improvements can be heard.
An extremely well made and precise MKP capacitor with a tolerance on
capacitance of only +/- 2%.
TECHNICAL DATA
- Type: Non-polarized super MKP (double foil lanes)
- Dielectric: Polypropylene film
- Construction: Double-layer round tubular type axial leads
- Winding: Bifilar extended metalized foil
- Test Voltage: 150% rated voltage
- Electrodes: Aluminum metallized vacuum deposited
- Contacts: Non-inductive zinc thermally sprayed extended film
- Coating: Silver plastic tape wrapped black resin, sealed in an anodized aluminum tube
- Leads: Pure silver
- Voltage rating: 1200 VDC / 800 VAC from 0.1 μF to 0.39μF 800 VDC / 630 VAC from 0.47 μF to 22μF
- Capacitance tolerance: ±2% (on nominal value)
- Dielectric constant: Non-polar dielectric
- Dissipation factor: Extremely low
- Dielectric absorption factor: <0.5% @20℃
- Dielectric thickness: PB=6μm
- Equivalent series resistance: Extremely low
- Self-inductance: 0 nH
- Insulation resistance: >100.000 MΩ@20℃
- Temperature coefficient: -200℃x10-6/℃
- Temperature Range: -55℃to +85℃
- Metal layer thickness: PB=0.4μm
- Metal layer conductivity: PB =2.5 Ω/cm2
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Standard Z-Cap
Metalized polypropylene foil capacitor
PRODUCT FEATURES
The Standard-Z Cap is our entry level audiophile capacitor.
It positions higher in our capacitor hierarchy above the Cross Cap, but below
the Superior Z-cap.
It is a single foil standard type MKP capacitor that uses the highest possible
quality aluminum based metalized PP foil.
It uses the same foil as our Superior- and Silver Z-caps, but in this application
as a single foil capacitor (single capacitor per housing).
The Superior – and Silver Z-caps are double foil (“Super MKP”) constructions
where two capacitors are essentially wound together within one housing.
A capacitor that offers great sound and performance within its class.
Fast reacting, smooth and detailed in sound
TECHNICAL DATA
- Capacitor foil: Polypropylene foil metalized with Aluminium (Al)
- Type: Non-polarized MKP (single foil lane)
- Dielectric: Polypropylene film
- Construction: Round tubular type axial leads
- Winding: Bifilar extended metalized foil
- Rated Voltage: 400 VDC / 250 VAC
- Test Voltage: 150% rated voltage
- Electrodes: Aluminum metallized vacuum deposited
- Contacts: Non-inductive zinc thermally sprayed extended film
- Coating: Blue plastic tape wrapped and sealed in black resin
- Leads: Tin plated oxygen free copper (99,99% purity)
- Capacity Range: 400VDC from 1.0 μF to 100μF
- Capacity tolerance: ±5% (on nominal value)
- Dielectric constant: Non-polar dielectric
- Dissipation factor: Extremely low
- Dielectric absorption factor: <0.5% @20℃
- Dielectric thickness: PB=5μm
- Equivalent series resistance: Extremely low
- Self-inductance: < 15 nH
- Insulation resistance: >100.000 MΩ@20℃
- Temperature coefficient: -200℃x10-6/℃
- Temperature Range: -55℃to +85℃
- Metal layer thickness: PB=0.3μm
- Metal layer conductivity: PB =1.2 Ω/cm2
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Superior Z-Cap
Metalized PP foil super MKP capacitor
PRODUCT FEATURES
The Superior-Z Cap offers extremely high performance, but still at a
reasonable price point.
Highly recommended for tweeters and mid-range application for high-
end passive speaker crossovers and as coupling capacitors in tube and
power amplifiers.
The Superior Z-Cap is a metalized polypropylene foil capacitor but made
as special construction we call a “Super MPK Capacitor”.
Super MKP capacitors are made with a double lane of metalized
polypropylene foil, hence a double foil construction.
By using special winding machines and winding techniques, two
capacitors are connected in series within one capacitor housing,
When making this type of capacitor you therefore need 4 times the foil
used in standard type metalized polypropylene foil capacitors.
Compared to standard type metalized polypropylene foil capacitors, the
Superior Z-Cap is on a higher audiophile level, where even finest nuance
improvements can be heard.
An extremely well made and precise MKP capacitor with a tolerance on
capacitance of only +/- 2%.
TECHNICAL DATA
- Type: Non-polarized super MKP (double foil lanes)
- Dielectric: Polypropylene film
- Construction: Double-layer round tubular type axial leads
- Winding: Bifilar extended metalized foil
- Test Voltage: 150% rated voltage
- Electrodes: Aluminum metallized vacuum deposited
- Contacts: Non-inductive zinc thermally sprayed extended film
- Coating: Red plastic tape wrapped black resin, sealed in an anodized aluminum tube
- Leads: Tin plated oxygen free copper (99,99% purity)
- Voltage rating: 1200 VDC / 800 VAC from 0.1 μF to 0.39μF 800 VDC / 630 VAC from 0.47 μF to 22μF
- Capacity tolerance: ±2% (on nominal value)
- Dielectric constant: Non-polar dielectric
- Dissipation factor: Extremely low.
- Dielectric absorption factor: <0.5% @20℃
- Dielectric thickness: PB=6μm
- Equivalent series resistance: Extremely low
- Self-inductance: 0 nH
- Insulation resistance: >100.000 MΩ@20℃
- Temperature coefficient: -200℃x10-6/℃
- Temperature Range: -55℃to +85℃
- Metal layer thickness: PB=0.4μm
- Metal layer conductivity: PB =2.5 Ω/cm2
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AIR CORE WIRE COIL
PRODUCT FEATURES
The Air Core Wire Coil is a very versatile coil that be used on any crossover
position.
It features high-purity copper wire and is made with baked wire (bonding
lacquer) that creates a perfectly shaped self-supporting and distortion-free
inductor.
The modern self-supporting design means there is no need for plastic
bobbins and that we can make air core coils with tighter windings
compared to coils wound on a plastic bobbin.
Low inductance tolerance of +/-3%.
TECHNICAL DATA
- Wound with ETP (Electrolytic-Tough-Pitch) C11000 / IACS certified copper wire with insulation and bonding lacquers
- Inductance tolerance: +/- 3%
- DCR (coil resistance) tolerance: +/- 3%
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C-COIL
TOROIDAL CORE AUDIO INDUCTOR
PRODUCT FEATURES
The unique properties of the C-Coils make them the ultimate inductors for
the bass section on crossovers designs, where a large power handling and
extremely low resistance is desirable.
The coil features a toroidal core and using shrink foil to reduce microphonic
effect.
Due to the electromagnetic properties of the toroidal cores, we generally
only recommend them for the bass section of crossovers, but in certain
crossover designs they may also be used for lower midrange.
If the C-Coil is used for a crossover position crossed above 1.2 kHz, it is
likely that there will be an unwanted distortion (hum).
It can be driver, crossover design / filter order dependent, but we generally
advise to test C-Coils by doing real life listening test, before using them for
mass production of speaker systems
C-Coils should under no circumstances be used for tweeter or upper
midrange positions on crossovers.
All C-Coils are control measured on a professional LCR bridge before they
are shipped
If you wish to control measure C-Coils yourself, kindly contact us for
instructions on how to correctly control measure C-Coils.
TECHNICAL DATA
- Wound with ETP (Electrolytic-Tough-Pitch) C11000 / IACS certified copper wire
- Toroidal core made from epoxy laminated steel plates
- Power handling: 400 to 3000 Watt RMS (depending on wire thickness and core size)
- Inductance tolerance: +/- 5%
- DCR (coil resistance) tolerance: +/- 10%
- All C-Coils are measured after being wound, using a professional LCR bridge @ AC 1V – 1kHz
- Only recommended for positions crossed below 1.20 kHz
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CROSS COIL
PURE COPPER FOIL AUDIO INDUCTOR
PRODUCT FEATURES
The Cross Coil was developed in cooperation with Mr. Per Skaaning from
Audio Technology (Denmark).
It is a high-performance foil inductor offering improved power handling and
dynamic head room.
Using pure copper foil, we have insured a better surface for electron travel, a
better distortion reduction, a higher power handling and improved dynamic
headroom, compared to wire-based inductors.
The coil is wrapped in clear shrink foil to protect the outer layer of foil and to
help maintain the integrity of the windings.
We know that with rising frequency, the electrons will move towards the
surface. This Phenomenon is known as power distortion. Therefore, we need
as large a surface as we can get, to prevent the electrons from getting
“squeezed” on their path to the surface.
TECHNICAL DATA
- Made from ETP (Electrolytic-Tough-Pitch) copper foil The copper foil is C11000 / IACS certified
- Available in: 8, 12, 14 and 16 AWG
- Inductance tolerance: +/- 2%
- DCR (coil resistance) tolerance: +/- 5%
- Insulation: Polypropylene shrink foil (clear)
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Iron Core Coil with discs
PRODUCT FEATURES
Our iron cores and discs are made from non-ferrite pressed Somaloy iron
powder.
We generally recommend application of Iron Core Coils for bass & mid-
range sections on crossovers and as a rule of thumb; for positions on the
crossover crossed below 1.2 kHz.
All ferromagnetic cored inductors will have various levels of audible noise /
distortion (hum).
When such noise / distortion (hum) becomes audible will depend on
various driver and crossover specific factors, which is best determined by
doing real world listening tests.
For more information about non-ferrite and ferrite cored inductors, please
read our article found HERE.
The Iron Core Coils with Discs feature low DCR which does not alter driver
damping factor or add to loss of efficiency.
Power handling capability is determined by core size and wire thickness.
It features high-purity copper wire and is made with baked wire (bonding
lacquer) spliced onto an iron (non-ferrite) core.
The iron core coil with end disc features less copper wire and due to more
core/disc material thereby also higher distortion but have a lower cost due
to less copper usage.
Low inductance tolerance of +/-3%.
TECHNICAL DATA
- Wound with ETP (Electrolytic-Tough-Pitch) C11000 / IACS certified
copper wire with insulation and bonding lacquers - Inductance tolerance: +/- 3%
- DCR (coil resistance) tolerance: +/- 3%
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Iron Core Coil
PRODUCT FEATURES
Our iron cores are made from non-ferrite pressed Somaloy iron powder.
We generally recommend application of Iron Core Coils for bass & mid-
range sections on crossovers and as a rule of thumb; for positions on the
crossover crossed below 1.2 kHz.
All ferromagnetic cored inductors will have various levels of audible noise /
distortion (hum).
When such noise / distortion (hum) becomes audible will depend on
various driver and crossover specific factors, which is best determined by
doing real world listening tests.
For more information about non-ferrite and ferrite cored inductors, please
read our article found HERE.
The Iron Core Coils feature low DCR which does not alter driver damping
factor or add to loss of efficiency.
Power handling capability is determined by core size and wire thickness.
It features high-purity copper wire and is made with baked wire (bonding
lacquer) spliced onto an iron (non-ferrite) core.
The iron core coil without end disc features more copper wire and due to
less core/disc material thereby also lower distortion, which may be a better
choice if the distortion from an equivalent value Iron Core Coil with discs
has audible distortion.
Low inductance tolerance of +/-3%.
TECHNICAL DATA
- Wound with ETP (Electrolytic-Tough-Pitch) C11000 / IACS certified
copper wire with insulation and bonding lacquers - Inductance tolerance: +/- 3%
- DCR (coil resistance) tolerance: +/- 3%
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LITZ WIRE WAX COIL
(LITZ WIRE AUDIO INDUCTOR)
PRODUCT FEATURES
The Litz Wire Wax Coil is the only wax impregnated litz wire coil on the market.
The Litz Wire Wax Coi was co-engineered with Audiothlon in Poland.
Audiothlon was looking for an inductor with a price-point and performance
level placed somewhere in the middle between wire-based and foil-based
inductors.
The advantage of Litz Wire Coils is that they have many of the advantageous
properties of foil-based inductors but are smaller in size and lower in cost.
Depending on the specific crossover design, the litz wire coils can be a good
substitute for foil-based inductors.
Litz wire enables inductors to have reduced skin effect and lowered resistance,
which in turn offers more dynamic headroom, compared to single wire-based
inductors.
The wax impregnation secures the integrity of the windings and greatly reduces
unwanted distortion and microphonic effect.
TECHNICAL DATA
- Made from ETP (Electrolytic-Tough-Pitch) C11000 / IACS certified copper wire
- Available in: 14 AWG (7 x 0,63 mm stranded wires) and 15 AWG (7 x 0.5 mm stranded wires)
- Wax impregnated to greatly reduce unwanted distortion and microphonic effect
- The wire is designed to reduce skin and proximity effect losses in conductors up to frequencies of approx. 1 MHz
- Inductance tolerance: +/- 3%
- DCR (coil resistance) tolerance: +/- 5%
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WAX COIL
WAX IMPREGNATED COPPER FOIL AUDIO INDUCTOR
PRODUCT FEATURES
The Wax Coil is a paraffin-wax impregnated foil-based inductor.
It is a high-performance foil inductor offering improved power handling and
dynamic head room, compared to mainly single wire-based inductors, but also
compared to litz multi-strand wire inductors.
The wax impregnation protects the copper foil and ensures the integrity of the
windings for decades of high performance.
Using pure copper foil we have ensured a larger and better surface for electron
travel and a great reduction in unwanted distortion.
The Wax Coil is a further development of the Cross Coil, using the wax
impregnation to further improve our foil-based inductors.
TECHNICAL DATA
- Made from ETP (Electrolytic-Tough-Pitch) copper foil
- The copper foil is C11000 / IACS certified
- The coil is impregnated with a special paraffin wax
- Avaible in 8, 12, 14 and 16 AWG
- Inductance tolerance: +/- 2%
- DCR (coil resistance) tolerance: +/- 5%
- Insulation: Paper
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CERAMIC RESISTOR
Available in 5-watt / 10-watt / 20-watt
PRODUCT FEATURES
The Ceramic resistors are affordable resistors and a stable in OEM speaker
production.
They feature a high temperature tolerance and are very resistant to shock.
The Ceramic resistors offer solid performance, at a very affordable price
point.
TECHNICAL DATA
- Small in dimensions, excellent in stability with high tolerance for temperature, humidity, and shock
- Conductor type and material: Wire wound (CuNi / NiCr)
- Tolerance: +/- 5%
- Completely insulated making them highly suitable for PCB crossover application
- In the high values the winding cores are replaced by high power handling film
- Instant overload capacity, low noise figure and low annual shift in resistance value
- Max overload voltage is 2 times of max. working voltage
- Power handling film means that decreasing the resistance values compared to models with wound resistance wire
- Dimensions for 5-watt ceramic resistors: 23 mm/ 10 mm / 10 mm
- Dimensions for 10-watt ceramic resistors: 48 mm/ 10 mm / 10 mm
- Dimensions for 20-watt ceramic resistors: 61 mm/ 15 mm / 15 mm
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MOX FOIL RESISTOR
Available in 5-watt & 10-watt
PRODUCT FEATURES
The MOX resistors are high quality foil-based audio grade resistors.
They feature a high temperature tolerance and are very resistant to shock.
These resistors have always been a staple for professional audio manufacturers
and DIY enthusiasts.
The MOX resistors offer great performance, but at a very affordable price point.
TECHNICAL DATA
- Foil-based audio resistors
- Conductor type and material: Foil (Metal Oxide)
- Resistance tolerance: +/- 5%
- MOX resistors are foil based and can therefore reach higher resistance values than wire wound resistors
- Instant overload capacity
- Very high heat dissipation with a small linear temperature coefficient
- Low annual shift
- Flame proof wrapping
- Dimensions 5-watt resistors: Ø 8.5 mm/L 24 mm
- Dimensions 10-watt resistors: Ø 8.5 mm/L 53 mm
- Operating temperature range: -55℃~155℃
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SUPERES
WIRE WOUND AUDIO RESISTORS
Available in 5-watt & 10-watt
PRODUCT FEATURES
The Superes resistors are the highest quality wire wound audio grade
resistors.
They feature a high temperature tolerance and are very resistant to shock.
These resistors have always been a staple for high-end audio manufacturers
and DIY enthusiasts.
The Superes resistors offer high-end performance, but at an affordable price
point.
Available in both 5 watt and 10 watt.
TECHNICAL DATA
- Wire wound high-end audio resistors
- Conductor type and material: Wire wound (CuNi or NiCr)
- Resistance tolerance: +/- 1%
- Instant overload capacity
- Very high heat dissipation with a small linear temperature coefficient
- Low annual shift
- Flame proof wrapping
- Dimension 5-watt resistors: Ø 6 mm/L 19 mm
- Dimension 10-watt resistors: Ø 8.5 mm/L 53 mm
You can purchase all Jantzen Audio components from our store
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