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    Hi guys ,
    Thought I’d give the potentiometers a clean on the Revox b750 and whilst that was a success I noticed a distorted/burnt component on the power selector switch on the rear of the amp , I obviously need to replace it but I’m not sure what to look for or order , any help please?


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    Looks like an x2 suppressor capacitor.
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    Yes an x2 paper suppression cap, 250v rated. Modern polypropylene replacements can be found at RS, Farnell, CPC, Digikey etc.

    https://cpc.farnell.com/c/electronic.../x2-capacitors
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    Quote Originally Posted by struth View Post
    Looks like an x2 suppressor capacitor.
    Cheers Grant , that’s coming up trumps
    Just got to find the correct values


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    Quote Originally Posted by NRG View Post
    Yes an x2 paper suppression cap, 250v rated. Modern polypropylene replacements can be found at RS, Farnell, CPC, Digikey etc.

    https://cpc.farnell.com/c/electronic.../x2-capacitors
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    Can't see what value it is on top but it MUST be rated X2 as it is connected across the mains.

    If the replacement doesn't have X2 on it do not fit. X2 indicates a self healing capacitor.
    Most modern X2 rated caps are now rated at 275V or even 300V AC.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Firebottle View Post
    Can't see what value it is on top but it MUST be rated X2 as it is connected across the mains.

    If the replacement doesn't have X2 on it do not fit. X2 indicates a self healing capacitor.
    Most modern X2 rated caps are now rated at 275V or even 300V AC.
    Thanks Alan


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    Its a Siemens brand, Kemet Paper capacitor, with what looks to be of 100nf or 0.1uf value


    Sorry I had the wrong part of the schematic ... as you said it is across the power selection switch
    I was misled thinking it was a front panel switch part of the loudness circuit... Yes agree
    with other posts. Checking the schematic it is on page 3 of the B750 schematic straight after the fuse
    across active and neutral, and indeed is 100nf @ 250vAC
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    Quote Originally Posted by Light Dependant Resistor View Post
    Its a Siemens brand, Kemet Paper capacitor, with what looks to be of 100nf or 0.1uf value


    Sorry I had the wrong part of the schematic ... as you said it is across the power selection switch
    I was misled thinking it was a front panel switch part of the loudness circuit... Yes agree
    with other posts. Checking the schematic it is on page 3 of the B750 schematic straight after the fuse
    across active and neutral, and indeed is 100nf @ 250vAC
    Thanks for the input and confirmation Chris .


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    I'd be tempted to look for a metalised film replacement rather than a like-for-like metalised paper.

    Class X caps are there to block differential mode noise, might be worth investigation what caused the failure.
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