Glitterrattii C2 cap?

[rullywowr]

Hello,

I understand that one can use a electrolytic cap for C2 on the Glitterratti however I am just curious:

1.  Are there any advantages for using a film cap there (is this in the audio path?)
2.  Why was a film specified here in the layout?
3.  Does the original use a film or electrolytic?
4.  If using a electrolytic, which side is positive (on the home etch single side layout?)

Thanks in advance for my redundant questions.

[gtr2]

1.  Are there any advantages for using a film cap there (is this in the audio path?)

Yes, it is in the audio path, most agree that a film cap would improve audio fidelity.  Whether you can here a difference is subject to opinion.

2.  Why was a film specified here in the layout?

(see above)

3.  Does the original use a film or electrolytic?

I don't know, most likely film. 

4.  If using a electrolytic, which side is positive (on the home etch single side layout?)

Positive side towards Q1.  But I'd use film.  You can buy a nice batch of 30 here w/Free shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Panasonics-Polyester-capacitor-1uf-63v-30pcs-/160639875117?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2566e1f82d

Josh

[rullywowr]

Thanks Josh!

I built a few of these recently and the latest ones I put a big honkin' 1uF film guy in there.  Hopefully it will make it sound even better than the electro!

[gtr2]

Ha, yeah some of the film caps can get really large.  Small bear sells the topmay and panasonics that are the smaller size.  Same as the link I provided.