Originally Posted by
istari_knight
And one with what looks like asbestos stuck on the end of it
I didnt fancy messing with that
It is asbestos. However, if you replace that particular capacitor with a modern equivalent, you'll find the new ones are much smaller, so the asbestos isn't required (it was for insulation puropses). I had to replace that capacitor in my own Beolab 5000 - it was actually leaking electrolyte and used to leave a small puddle on whatever surface I sat the amp on!
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