Capacitor Questions Re-capping Dahlquist DQ-20s


I'd like to re-cap my Dahlquist DQ-20s, but I'm running into some problems finding replacements with the same values, especially among higher-end capacitors.

For instance, one of the specified caps in the crossover is "14.5 µF", but I've not found a single one of those online. There are plenty of 15µF capacitors though. Will that substitution work? I have the same questions about 3.0 vs 3.3 and 5.0 vs 4.7/5.6 which are way more common.

Finally, if anyone has done these specific speakers, would you mind sharing what you used and how you liked the results?

Thanks for reading!
joelv

Showing 1 response by toolbox149

I'm not sure if you are wanting to upgrade the performance of your DQ-20s beyond original, or if you just want to get them back to like-new condition.  Sounds like you want to restore them back to like-new.
If so, have you talked with Dahlquist?  They offer rebuild/restore services and after conversations I've had about their crossovers, I would suggest you ask them if they would sell you the parts.  I have a similar problem with the fuse for my Dahlquist LP-1 Hi/Low Pass.
I see they offer a few Kits for the DQ-20 and the DQ-20i.  They're not into being inexpensive, though.  For the LP-1, they want $20 for a fuse & they spec'd out a fuse (1/32 A) that I can't find anywhere else. Nevertheless, I would give them a look-see if you haven't already.
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