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Old 28th February 2007, 03:09 AM   #1
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Default caps - where?

I need help. I'm looking for caps - there are too many places to find them for this newbie, and I'm overwhelmed. Can someone tell me where in US to find these caps, cheaply, and quickly?

I am replacing one 3300uf 25 Elna, and two 100uf 400v Elna - on my AN DAC Zero. I could use the same Elna's, but would I benefit to use OS-CON's, or others? This is on the PS for the DAC.

I know this is a loaded question with tons of opinions involved. I would like a simple answer and some guidance please, I'm a newbie, and I need some help to replace these silly, bulging caps

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Old 2nd March 2007, 08:55 PM   #2
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Default caps

Just my 2 cents...but since those are probably not in the signal path...just get some good quality replacements...www.mouser.com has no order limit...ship fast...just make sure the voltage rating meets or exceeds the caps being replaced...if you have multiple parts damaged it may indicate a wider problem in your power supply...also make sure the physical size (and pin spacing) will also fit...
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