Here's a picture of a bad cap taken from a 1978 Marantz 2216B receiver. Receiver displayed the classic sound of a low hum after < 2 minutes operation. Will be replaced with Nichicon PW Series of same value (uF - V).
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Last edited by andycap; 12-28-2006, 08:04 PM. -
Re: Bad Cap Taken from Marantz 2216B
Is that really electrolyte.... it looked like bonding material ... can u upload the photo of the terminal lug ? -
Re: Bad Cap Taken from Marantz 2216B
I'd replace all the electrolytics. 25+ year old caps are not going to work well.
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Re: Bad Cap Taken from Marantz 2216B
At least that cap lived a long and healthy life..
Unlike some other caps we all here know of... :-P
Ironically, that cap is about as old as i am..Comment
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