Hi guys,
I received a Kenwood L-01A and intend to replace the electrolyte caps. I have done a recap before, so I got the basics down.
I'm putting the cap list together now, and am wondering what I should order. For the Marantz I did I replaced everything with Panasonic FM's, because they were cheap yet highly regarded.
This amp is of a much higher grade, and thus deserving of more expensive caps. The true Marantz fans apparently replace everything with Elna Silmic II's to achieve the "Marantz sound".
First question:
Does Kenwood have a specific sound that goes with a particular kind of cap? I would like to keep it as close to its original sound as possible.
Second question:
There's two big capacitor boxes in the amp that say 63v 18000uF on them. Should I open them up and replace them as well, or would they withstand the test of time better than regular electro caps because they're sealed?
Any feedback is much appreciated!
I received a Kenwood L-01A and intend to replace the electrolyte caps. I have done a recap before, so I got the basics down.
I'm putting the cap list together now, and am wondering what I should order. For the Marantz I did I replaced everything with Panasonic FM's, because they were cheap yet highly regarded.
This amp is of a much higher grade, and thus deserving of more expensive caps. The true Marantz fans apparently replace everything with Elna Silmic II's to achieve the "Marantz sound".
First question:
Does Kenwood have a specific sound that goes with a particular kind of cap? I would like to keep it as close to its original sound as possible.
Second question:
There's two big capacitor boxes in the amp that say 63v 18000uF on them. Should I open them up and replace them as well, or would they withstand the test of time better than regular electro caps because they're sealed?
Any feedback is much appreciated!