replace TYOL with a cree?

darkhanger18

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Hey, just a question for the modders out there. Back when I first found CPF, I purchesed a mad modded with a TYOL on heatsink with a nflex driver. I was wondering if I can (or if it's even worth) replacing it with a cree. Thanks in advance :popcorn:
 

LEDcandle

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Its definitely worth it, but you have to be sure if the reflector works well with the Cree. I've read mixed reports about the Cree working in Mags. I believe the stock reflective reflector will have artifacts while a heavily stippled one won't.

A better bet would be to get the Seoul Semiconductor P4 LED (uses the Cree die), which is something like a Cree Q3 bin. The Seoul apparently has a better beam dispersion pattern that is closer to a luxeon. Photonfanatic is selling them in one of his threads.
 
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