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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Showing 1 response by jbrrp1

I enjoyed that amp in the 90's!  It's well worth keeping (even though I didn't....).  Yes, replace the electrolytic capacitors after 20+ years in any amp.  I did that with a tube amp and it was a very nice improvement.
If you are handy with a soldering iron, you can do it yourself for low dollars (actually, you don't have to be that handy, because I was able to do it - - just get a good Weller variable control solder station and a good solder sucker, and you can tackle anything).  There are many great Panasonic electrolytics that are readily available from Mouser or Digikey, and they are rated for higher temps.
You will hear a bit of "sonic restoration", I'm guessing.