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Old 9th November 2008, 02:43 PM   #1
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Default capacitor replacement 4700pf polystyrene

Hi All

i'm new here and a newbie in music fanatic repair
so i have an old emu sp1200 and i sometimes here hiss from a couple of outs (it's al old 1987 sampler with 8 outs)

i open and know the prob is a polystyrene 4700pf capacitors, it worls but sometimes it makes hiss
i need a replacement, check for styroflex and it seems ok, but my question is: which voltage? the service manual doesn't say anything than 4700pF plas. and there's no info on the capacitors itself (4700H ASC)
could u suggest me some good capacitors to make the change and which Volt do i need? i don't know maybe i can check with a multimeter and the machine on, but before i need some info... sorry for the ABC stupid question...




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Old 9th November 2008, 03:15 PM   #2
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Check the supply rail voltages. As long as the cap is rated for that or higher, you'll be fine.
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Old 9th November 2008, 03:55 PM   #3
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I'll bet any polystyrene cap you get will be more then enough voltage. They are usually 160v and up. Other wise i guess find the highest volt electrolytic on the board and maybe double it to be safe.
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Old 9th November 2008, 04:32 PM   #4
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thnx both!

so i think a 160v it could be ok.... this is a picture take from the service manual
so i think i'll move to a styroflex 4700 pF H or similar....

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Old 9th November 2008, 05:14 PM   #5
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you ought to just replace all the lytics. you said it's from the 80's right? those film caps are a lot less likely to fail.
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Old 9th November 2008, 06:39 PM   #6
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i would like to replace the 2 caps i have prob...

i know it's that the prob cause it's a common sp1200 emu problem and every time i touch them with the hiss and the sampler on i can stop the hiss....
i already reflow the solder but i think it's the capacitors is going to dye....
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