[viggen]

During the past few years, I've talked to a few techs.  Two of these techs use mid grade Nichicon caps.  They say they used to use higher end Blackgates and audio grade Nichicons.  But, they claim audio grade caps and mid grade caps only sound different at first.  Eventually, after some time, they sound the same.  Supposedly, the technology advanced so much that even midgrade caps are now considered higher end?  So, they only use midgrade Nichicons now.  It also lowers their cost as they don't stock as many caps.  And, the reliability are the same too. 

What say you?

[FullRangeMan]

I will translate for you>
Years ago a tech that I was emailing used very cheap Epcos caps (TDK owned brand) and said the sound was great and no need more than it, now he is saying the same wonder about another brand he is using now.

Other techs I used in the past also make question to use the brand they were currently having access to, so they don't have to look for another shop and another model from another brand they are not used and doesn't know.

This is the conclusion I have reached having been in audio since the 1970s.

[FullRangeMan]

However in the 2000s I read two articles by technicians saying that Blackgates were the best at that time.  Nowadays I would trust Miflex if there is plenty of funds.
Check this know graphic from Lampizator for reference: