Hi,
I study the complete restoration of a famous NAKAMICHI 1000ZXL, and by reading the Service Manual, I see that a few electrolytic capacitors are marked "(LN)" next to their value.
I know that "(BP)" stands for "BIPOLAR", and I assume that LN could mean Nichicon LN (I will check that as soon as I receive the device), but I could be wrong.
Do you know what "(LN)" stand for ?
Is there a type of "most appropriate replacement" , or should I just use a good cap, such as ELNA Silmic II or Nichicon KZ/FG ?
Thanks
I study the complete restoration of a famous NAKAMICHI 1000ZXL, and by reading the Service Manual, I see that a few electrolytic capacitors are marked "(LN)" next to their value.
I know that "(BP)" stands for "BIPOLAR", and I assume that LN could mean Nichicon LN (I will check that as soon as I receive the device), but I could be wrong.
Do you know what "(LN)" stand for ?
Is there a type of "most appropriate replacement" , or should I just use a good cap, such as ELNA Silmic II or Nichicon KZ/FG ?
Thanks
LN should be for Low Noise.
Probably Low Leakage capacitors.
Good info about capacitors is Pioneer service guides, for Low Leakage capacitors (Low noise) is "Pioneer Tuning Fork 2-capacitors-pt2", you can download this PDF on Audiokarma, post 11:
Pioneer Tuning Fork Service Guide | Audiokarma Home Audio Stereo Discussion Forums
Probably Low Leakage capacitors.
Good info about capacitors is Pioneer service guides, for Low Leakage capacitors (Low noise) is "Pioneer Tuning Fork 2-capacitors-pt2", you can download this PDF on Audiokarma, post 11:
Pioneer Tuning Fork Service Guide | Audiokarma Home Audio Stereo Discussion Forums
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Use Nichicon UKL Low Leakage Current which is a modern replacement for the older orange LN type polarized electrolytic capacitors.
The UKL has 15x less leakage current than regular or audio-grade electrolytic capacitors.
If the value is 2u2 or less, you can use stacked polyester instead if you can fit it. Polyester has essentially zero leakage current compared to the UKL.
The UKL has 15x less leakage current than regular or audio-grade electrolytic capacitors.
If the value is 2u2 or less, you can use stacked polyester instead if you can fit it. Polyester has essentially zero leakage current compared to the UKL.
Thank you very much for your replies : this is what I planned to do !
I would appreciate a suggestion (example) on these stacked polyster caps ?
Thanks again !
If the value is 2u2 or less, you can use stacked polyester instead
I would appreciate a suggestion (example) on these stacked polyster caps ?
Thanks again !
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Thanks ! I mainly use WIMA or KEMET in those cases, so you confirm my thoughts...
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