Naim recap

LActon · 31st December 2006, 03:09 AM

I have a couple of 1990 vintage NAP-135's that have never been serviced and are in need of a recap. The NAP-52 is in the same boat but I'll start with the amps. Just wondering if this is basic job that can be done easily.

Anyone know which caps are replaced besides the 2 filter caps? I was thinking of the 22,000uF/63V Aerovox. Is there a better make?

AndrewT · 31st December 2006, 09:25 AM

Hi,
all the electrolytics.
check to see if there are any that are hi dielectric ceramic or low quality film (PPropylene, teflon, styrene, silvered mica, NP0 (=C0G) ceramic and carbonate are all good).

AMV8 · 31st December 2006, 05:14 PM

Hi

Look at Neil Mcbrides web page as it contains details of the rebuild that I think you are contemplating.

Don

LActon · 31st December 2006, 11:46 PM

Anyone know where I can purchase Kendeil capacitors?

That's what Avondale Audio uses in their Naim recap service. I'd send the amps to them but I'm hesitant about shipping them overseas.

Thanks again

imperfectcircle · 17th February 2007, 09:14 PM

I used BHC Aerovox to recap my Exposure integrated amp. I beleieve alot of British high end companies like Naim, Linn and Exposure use BHC Aerovox caps in thier amps. There slit foil caps are supposed to be very good for audio, I used the ALS40 series which gave good results as well.

Sonusthree · 17th February 2007, 09:47 PM

Hi,
I stumbled upon this page recently.
Might be useful but you've probably already seen it.
Naim - Recommended Components

Cheers,
Martin.

31st December 2006, 03:09 AM	#1
LActon diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2006	Naim recap I have a couple of 1990 vintage NAP-135's that have never been serviced and are in need of a recap. The NAP-52 is in the same boat but I'll start with the amps. Just wondering if this is basic job that can be done easily. Anyone know which caps are replaced besides the 2 filter caps? I was thinking of the 22,000uF/63V Aerovox. Is there a better make?

31st December 2006, 09:25 AM	#2
AndrewT diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scottish Borders	Hi, all the electrolytics. check to see if there are any that are hi dielectric ceramic or low quality film (PPropylene, teflon, styrene, silvered mica, NP0 (=C0G) ceramic and carbonate are all good). __________________ regards Andrew T.

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31st December 2006, 05:14 PM	#3
AMV8 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: near london	Hi Look at Neil Mcbrides web page as it contains details of the rebuild that I think you are contemplating. Don

31st December 2006, 11:46 PM	#4
LActon diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2006	Anyone know where I can purchase Kendeil capacitors? That's what Avondale Audio uses in their Naim recap service. I'd send the amps to them but I'm hesitant about shipping them overseas. Thanks again

17th February 2007, 09:14 PM	#5
imperfectcircle diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: nyc	I used BHC Aerovox to recap my Exposure integrated amp. I beleieve alot of British high end companies like Naim, Linn and Exposure use BHC Aerovox caps in thier amps. There slit foil caps are supposed to be very good for audio, I used the ALS40 series which gave good results as well.

17th February 2007, 09:47 PM	#6
Sonusthree diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brighton,UK	Hi, I stumbled upon this page recently. Might be useful but you've probably already seen it. Naim - Recommended Components Cheers, Martin.

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