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Should I replace capacitors in an old but working amp?

I have an Ensemble Tiger B50 amp which I purchased new back in the early 90s.   I love the way it sounds and really just want to keep it for as long as possible.   I leave it on at all times.
My question is should I just keep on keeping on or should I be replacing the capacitors after all these years.   I hate to mess with it as it sounds really good to me but I don't want it to burn up  either.

Thanks,
Steve
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erik_squires
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Absolutely. You have a 30 year amp, and it's' time.

But, modern caps last longer, and if you get higher temp variants they last even longer. So go ahead and replace them and you'll be good for 20 more.

The one downside is that you won't recoup this cost. If you have been on the shelf of trading it in or not you probably shouldn't.
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