Capacitor Replacement - HELP PLEASE!

SoundQuest · 2nd April 2008, 12:24 AM

I am replacing two leaky capacitors in a classic HiFonics Odin auto amplifier. They are 2700uf 16v Nichicon polarized electrolytic capacitors. Can I replace them with 3300 uf 16v like capacitors (I am thinking BlackGate) and get away with it? Will it sound better? Have more power? Anyone know where I can find Nichicon Gold capacitors?

Thanks in advance.

SoundQuest

dave_gerecke · 2nd April 2008, 12:36 AM

Hello Soundquest, yes you can replace your current 2700uF with 3300uF without any issues, just keep the voltage rating the same or higher. It might help the bass attack a little, but that's not really enough of a change to make a noticeable difference.
Can't help you with sourcing the Nichi Golds though.

Peace,

Dave

2nd April 2008, 12:24 AM	#1
SoundQuest diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seattle	Capacitor Replacement - HELP PLEASE! I am replacing two leaky capacitors in a classic HiFonics Odin auto amplifier. They are 2700uf 16v Nichicon polarized electrolytic capacitors. Can I replace them with 3300 uf 16v like capacitors (I am thinking BlackGate) and get away with it? Will it sound better? Have more power? Anyone know where I can find Nichicon Gold capacitors? Thanks in advance. SoundQuest

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2nd April 2008, 12:36 AM	#2
dave_gerecke diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vermont	Hello Soundquest, yes you can replace your current 2700uF with 3300uF without any issues, just keep the voltage rating the same or higher. It might help the bass attack a little, but that's not really enough of a change to make a noticeable difference. Can't help you with sourcing the Nichi Golds though. Peace, Dave

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