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Is my capacitor bad?

My capacitor has a bit of oxidation indicating some leakage, but no liquid come ng down the sides or on the board. See photo. Will changing this improve the sound? 

Also, if the specs are the same, does it matter which brand I use? I'm replacing Elna which I'm assuming (guessing) was original to my Linn amps, with Nichicon. Thoughts?

charleyprice
larryi
4,218 posts
 

It doesn't appear to be bulging (would be noticeable from the top cap), but it does appear to be leaking.  It is time to replace them even if they test okay.  

erik_squires
16,639 posts
 

Not worth thinking about.  Replace them andamy other large electrolytic caps and be done for next 30 years.  check temp rating too.  Higher temp caps have longer life

charleyprice OP
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Thanks. Of course after I wrote this I found plenty of other similar questions/responses elsewhere in forum.  Sorry to use your time before looking there. I replaced them all this morning.

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jond
5,984 posts
 

Excellent Charlie and I hope the recap gave you a boost in SQ!

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curiousjim
5,129 posts
 

@charleyprice 

The way I found I had a bad cap, was by a green goo I found on the rack. Glad you will have a cleaner time of it.

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