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In Reply to: How long can electrolytic capacitors (in a tube amp) last? posted by Leslie Loh on September 28, 2004 at 03:00:30:
I have rarely seen a large can high voltage electrolytic capacitors fail. Most I viewed are from organs or shortwave radios from the 1950s & early 1960s. Issue with this post is most organs do not have much over a few thousand hours use over that long period & radios use lower voltage in the 180 to 250 volt range. As for the smaller individual capacitors, these lose life much faster than large can type.40-50 years is way over any recommendation to keep an old high voltage cap in place. Point is I would not risk the health of an audio amplifier with an old electrolytic capacitor(s). For the average 40-60 dollars, I replace all electrolytic caps to ensure I have peak performing gear.
That $1K quote is off the wall for a cheap audiophile like myself, however find a way to replace them.
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