Newsgroups: rec.audio.tubes
Subject: Re: Substituting Cap values in Fender amps ?
Date: Thu, 05 Sep 1996 14:08:31 -0700
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loizeaux wrote:
>
> Since I can't find 70uf--(at)--350vdc axial caps, what other values would be
> acceptable in blackface Fender amps? I can't even find Sprague 80ufs,
> and I don't know how high I can go before I start affecting performance.
> These caps are wired in parallel and work closest to the rectifier and
> handle 450 volts. Thanks for any info.
>
> Tom
Tom,
Most of us are replacing the 70uF--(at)--50v with Sprague
"Atomic Blue" cans at 100uf--(at)--50v. Sprague part
number is TVA1620. Perfect fit too! E-mail Mojo Tone
for a dealer nearest you.
jp
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