Black Gate VK 22uF / 350V

22,4mm (diameter) x 25mm (height), snap in type, 10mm pitch.

NOS stock. New, never used.

These capacitors will be an upgrade in every power supply where high tension stays below 350Vdc.

Audio Note used a 33uF capacitor in many positions in their amplifiers. This BG VK 22uF/350uF was (is) the perfect upgrade. Especially in their first generation DAC's. Being so small, the 22uF could be soldered directly to the PCB. Keeping the "output gain stage loop" very short. At that moment, I never heard of the "loop" concept, but now I know why this 22uF sounded as good, in these DAC's, as the Black Gate WKZ 47+47/500V. The BG WKZ was so big and finding room to mount the capacitor was so difficult, long leads had to be used, making the output-loop much longer.

Below is a copy of our Black Gate webpage from 2003

Invented by Kazuo Ishi and manufactured under license by Rubycon these capacitors are a must for anyone seriously involved in music. The Black Gate effect is known to all that tried them, forget polypropylene or other foil types. Actual blind test's prove the effect. For best result use the Super E-Cap configuration. Expansive yes but do compare our prices with others. For an explanation of the Super E-Cap please refer to our technical section.

Black Gate Standard
	The real champion capacitor superior to any other existing ones regarding every feature. The cathode electrode is especially formed at 2V, and distortion is extremely low. Limitlessly improves equipment S/N. Capacity tolerance: ±20%.
Black Gate FK
	Extended cathode formation voltage of standard Black Gate to nearly 10V for being close to a non-polarized structure. Successfully decreased the distortion that affects signals. Suitable for all electronic equipment.
Black Gate N NX NX Hi-Q
	The king of Black Gate realizes perfect non-polarized operation for the first time, holds a revolutionary features. Improves any equipment performance a great deal. No capacitor can be equal in digital pulse transfer at super high speed.
Black Gate NH
	Successfully extended the operation voltage of non-polarized Black Gate to sharply 350V. The performance is so amazing that can listlessly rectify and smooth an AC power supply. Contributes revolutionary to future SR power supplies.
Black Gate WKZ
	Created for use in Hi-Fi vacuum tube amplifier. Developed from an asymmetrical non-polarized Black Gate, and provided a reverse counter voltage characteristic of 160V or 250V to its cathode. The excellent transparency, resolution and presence are desired by audiophiles all over the world. The diameter of 35mm is compatible with conventional products.