Cap life span?


On a tight budget. Looking at older amps and need to know if capacitors have a set lifespan. How would I know if they need replacing?

Thanks as this is all new to me.
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If leaking then replace. Sometimes a new one is bad. If all is working and specs fine leave it alone. I like to change mine when I get a new tube amp, but this an ocd indulgence rather than a sonic necessity. Jallen
Bottom line is don't buy old gear unless you are prepared to replace all coupling caps, wire, lytics, tube sockets and tubes. This is quite common. Jallen