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RE: bad Capacitors

Pass claims a longer lifespan.

Heat is the #1 killer, of course. Caps should be rated for much higher temps than they will ever encounter. Have I seen 105c rated?

And don't forget the temp induced voltage derate.

None of the means the caps in your oldest piece are not dead or dying....
Too much is never enough


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