re capping


I hear the phrase 'recapping'. when do you know when you should 're cap' an amplifier? I have a McIntosh mc602 amp that sounds fine to me. I also have a McIntosh mx132 that works ok for me. I also have a bose 901 series 2 active equalizer that seems to work ok. the 'red' on light kinda flashes now and then. if my system sounds ok, should I worry about my units?
g_nakamoto

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All capacitors dry out after awhile 15-20 years for sure 
Electrolytic power caps  for sure  . I owned a store and worked modding 
caps , there are several grades of quality  ,coupling caps,of various types like teflon, paper in oil.foils,  as well as  Electrolytic , including the top 4 pole cap types.  You get what you pay for  on average .