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    as above,im thinking about replacing the 43yr old electrolytics in my turntables power supply.
    whats you choice of good quality caps for this area?
    im wary to do it as its working fine,should i do it a a preventative measure?
    opinions welcome both fore and against.

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    Without spending a fortune either Panasonic or nichicon
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    I would buy from somewhere like Hi Fi Collective rather than EBay, might cost a little more but at least you are sure you’re not getting fakes.
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    Nichicon, Panasonic, Elna, and I'd get them at Mouser or Farnell. Avoid Chinese stuff as a general rule.
    One of the little grey fellas looks a bit swollen, don't know if it's the pic or not. But other than that there's arguments both ways. I personally can't see why not recap ageing electrolytics, it costs little and buys surety, but electronic engineers love to get sniffy about waste and will rightly dissuade you from fixing what ain't broke.

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    hi,
    yes i was planning on going with either panasonic or nichicon,the trouble is there are so many series made by both i would be grateful for which type,in particular nichicon,the panasonic fm have been recommended.
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    Oh boy, for that you'll need a circuit diagram and a visit to DIYaudio. I don't even know what deck you have!
    You can try to swap like for like with ranges that still haven't changed, or Google for equivalent new ranges from the same manufacturer. Too many variables!

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    well thats over my head to start with,i have the circuit diagram and the cap values match with the ones on my board,are you saying i have to know the ripple current/esr values etc?
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    Paradise Phono Stage
    Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
    PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
    Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
    Sony X555ES Cd Player
    Yamaha NS1000m Speakers

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    Quote Originally Posted by karma67 View Post
    well thats over my head to start with,i have the circuit diagram and the cap values match with the ones on my board,are you saying i have to know the ripple current/esr values etc?
    Leave it alone. Its working perfectly, so why upset it. Its an old pcb and age could've made it slightly brittle or the Next thing is you've stuck too much heat on it and lifted a track.

    Honest, I love modding but your speed is accurate so what will it bring, especially when it's already spot on.

    Tbh, if you 100% want it done, I'd give it to a pro to do. Can't buy spare PCBs for that tt

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    Are we allowed to know what it is, O Illuminati?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jazid View Post
    Are we allowed to know what it is, O Illuminati?

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    its in my sig,sony tts-8000
    My System
    John Wood KT88 Amp.
    Paradise Phono Stage
    Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
    PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
    Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
    Sony X555ES Cd Player
    Yamaha NS1000m Speakers

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