Re-Capping advise please

[HiFiThor]

Seems the rage now, re-cap vintage gear. I am working on an solid state amp vintage 1960's. It has the big multi-section electrolytics which I would like to replace. Trouble is that I can't find these types, i.e. 1500 mfd @ 50 volts. Multi section electrolytics are available for tube gear.

I have checked Mouser Electronics but basically can only find the values I need in individual caps. What I want to know is even though I can match the capacitance and voltage ratings these replacement caps come in a much smaller package. Electronically it should be the same just wondering if I am missing something.

 

[trainbuftony]

New caps are much smaller than their antique counterparts. Small enough that you could mount them on a terminal strip beneath the chassis perhaps? If not, you can do a very clean removal restuff and replace by following a tutorial posted here in the tube section, and simply mounting the new caps inside the old can!

 

[gadget73]

You're not missing anything. New caps are smaller, mostly from better design and chemistry. Terminal strips or re-stuffing the old can is probably your method here. Personally I don't really care for re-stuffing because I find it to be annoying but if you want it to look original, or if space is at a premium you may have no choice.

Oh, thought, try Hayseed Hamfest. They will make you caps at whatever values you need. I think they're basically taking modern caps and putting them in cans, they aren't actually making old style can caps on site.

 

[HiFiThor]

Thank you for the replies. I figured as such. I'm more a functional guy, fix what's broke and stuffing cans is a lot of work but looks great if done right.