Next week I will be picking up a Nakamichi PA-7II + CA-5II set, which I am planning to recap.
For the PA-7II power supply caps (4x33.000uF) I have found these:
https://www.it-tronics.de/en/screw-...-850c-e36d101hpn333mdb7u-d63-5x117mm-33000uf/
- Does this seem like a suitable replacement for the original ones?
For the smaller ones - limiter + amplifier PCBs in PA-7 and to replace the electrolytics in CA-5II - I was planning to use Nichicon audio grade, but sadly these don't seem to be available anymore.
- What should I be looking to use instead? I need something that is readily available from DigiKey.
Thanks already. Any help is much appreciated!!
For the PA-7II power supply caps (4x33.000uF) I have found these:
https://www.it-tronics.de/en/screw-...-850c-e36d101hpn333mdb7u-d63-5x117mm-33000uf/
- Does this seem like a suitable replacement for the original ones?
For the smaller ones - limiter + amplifier PCBs in PA-7 and to replace the electrolytics in CA-5II - I was planning to use Nichicon audio grade, but sadly these don't seem to be available anymore.
- What should I be looking to use instead? I need something that is readily available from DigiKey.
Thanks already. Any help is much appreciated!!
usually best way is actually having apparatus opened up and list of parts made according to schematic but also according to actual physical characteristics (size) of parts itself, and - if needed according to available space for optional use of bigger size parts
Thanks! I will definitely check the physics as well. I was more looking for recommendations for brands/series that are well suited for audio purposes though 🙂
Panasonic, Vishay, Rubicon, Elna, Philips, CDE, F&T.....
etc.
btw. today's Samwha caps are not bad at all
etc.
btw. today's Samwha caps are not bad at all
You will have a bit of a challenge changing main filter caps in this amp. I was not able to find any suitable capacitors with the combination of spade terminals, spacing, diameter, capacitance and acceptable length. Available capacitors I was able to find only have screw terminals and the spacing is different.
This power supply/rectifier board is made for spade terminals to be soldered into the ground buss. Also, the capacitors must fit into the clamp plate with the terminals in the proper locations. Here is a photo of the bottom of the amp, showing the PS board.
This power supply/rectifier board is made for spade terminals to be soldered into the ground buss. Also, the capacitors must fit into the clamp plate with the terminals in the proper locations. Here is a photo of the bottom of the amp, showing the PS board.
Thanks @GKTAUDIO
I think the same capacitors I found were used here, so it seems to be doable:
https://www.audioberg.dk/nakamichi-pa7ii-reparation/
I guess some connection cables and ring terminals were used - or maybe soldering lugs were screwed onto the capacitor and soldered directly to the board in your picture?
I think the same capacitors I found were used here, so it seems to be doable:
https://www.audioberg.dk/nakamichi-pa7ii-reparation/
I guess some connection cables and ring terminals were used - or maybe soldering lugs were screwed onto the capacitor and soldered directly to the board in your picture?
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