Technics SP 10 Mk II a


It's been suggested that I recap the power supply of my SP 10. One person also mentioned replacing the caps inside the TT module at the same time.

I could pay to have this done, but could as easily do it myself. What caps are appropriate, where do I source them, and where can I find schematics to help determine the appropriate locations and specs.

Has anyone done this themselves? I'm experienced with a soldering iron and have some time available, as well as being attentive to detail (not re-tentive).

Would the better part of wisdom be to have it done by a professional at $85 an hour, and if so, whom do you recommend?

with appreciation,

David
cdk84

Showing 1 response by jax2

In your last thread you were given the names of two folks who've done extensive mods on their SP10 Mk II's. Have you contacted those folks? Seems to be they'd be great resources to answer those questions directly:

Albert Porter
Steve Dobbins

Someone recently pointed out to me that many of the Audiophile caps are produced (to spec) by the same company and labled with the Audiophile moniker (Auricaps, V-caps, Infinicaps, etc). Can't recall the name of that manufacturer...TVI...TMC or something like that. Unless you want to put down some serious coin for something more exotic like Mundorfs or Audionote. I think there are quite a few caps in that PS, aren't there? Not all techs are $85/hr. My friend is having his SP10 MK II supply recapped locally by Roger Hug (Seattle) and I'm sure the rate is pretty reasonable, but patience is necessary as Roger stays pretty busy. Perhaps my friend will catch this thread and chime in, though I know he hasn't got his PS back from Roger yet.