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Leaking Caps in a McCormack DNA-1???

Does anyone know if the McCormack DNA-1 or DNA-1 Deluxe edition ever suffered from leaking electrolytic caps? I am replacing a pair of Adcom GFA-565's (monoblocks) which I got rid of b/c of that problem. I believe that the original DNA-1 was made about the sametime as the Adcoms. Any help is appreciated, Thanks!!
boat
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swampwalker
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Boat- He (Stevemcx) IS McCormack. Check his signature!
mooch2000
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I had DNA-1 with a very low serial number for years. I had no problem with caps, not even sign of aging. I did not like the binding posts. I recommend you change them for more substantial ones.
boat OP
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I take it you are w/McCormack. Thank you
stevemcx
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Hello Boat -

The DNA amps were designed with high-quality parts that were used conservatively. I have not seen any pattern of part failures over the years, and I have rarely seen any capacitor failures. It's hard to say exactly how long these parts will last, but I expect them to keep going, and going, and going...

Best regards,

Steve McCormack
www.SMcAudio.com
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