Why are these two electrolytic capacitors so hugely different in size?
Alotta empty air...  Those are very old designs (60's), one might use them to restore vintage equipment w/o affecting their appearance.



https://www.lespaulforum.com/forum/showthread.php?177151-Sprague-TVA-Atom-vs-Nichicon-VX-Series

Guitarists and audiophiles spend stupid money chasing "tone", thinking there's some sort of magic in the parts themselves.