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hotrod [2023/02/15 15:48] – [Replace power capacitors] wadminhotrod [2023/02/15 15:59] – [Bugfix #5 - Glue them all] wadmin
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 ===== Bugfix #4 - Replacing and strengthening PCB components ===== ===== Bugfix #4 - Replacing and strengthening PCB components =====
  
 +The components listed in this section are worth replacing if any damage or sound issue is identified.
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 +There are some complete replacement kits avaiable on the internet, which include all components that are generally worth upgrading.
 ==== Replace power capacitors ==== ==== Replace power capacitors ====
 If your main power capacitors are from the IC brand, generally shipped in light grey as shown below, they are low quality chinese capacitors which are prone to leak, seriously reducing amp performance. If your main power capacitors are from the IC brand, generally shipped in light grey as shown below, they are low quality chinese capacitors which are prone to leak, seriously reducing amp performance.
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 ===== Bugfix #5 - Glue them all ===== ===== Bugfix #5 - Glue them all =====
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 +If not implemented, use RTV glue to fix large components, including all big capacitors.
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 +{{drawio>hotrod:glue.png}}
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 +Generally, medium sized capacitors from Power Supply are not glued and I suggest to glue them, because radial capacitors are sensitive to vibrations and this amp is really punchy.
  
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hotrod.txt · Last modified: 2023/02/15 16:01 by wadmin