?...What effect on the sound will this do...I guess my next ? is...Why?
I have seen other threads on the subject of bypass filter caps.
What do you recommend?
Sony STR-GX10ES Power Supply Recap
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?...What effect on the sound will this do...I guess my next ? is...Why?
I have seen other threads on the subject of bypass filter caps.
What do you recommend?
Sir.Byrd
Lunatic Member
It will improve the high frequency resolution, in my experience. I've had very positive experience doing this, and I do it to every non-budget restoration now.
Even a cheap 10uF 100V cap (Like this http://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/surplus-capacitors/10.0-mfd-polypropylene-cap-10mfdp/tyee/) will work fine.
Even a cheap 10uF 100V cap (Like this http://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/surplus-capacitors/10.0-mfd-polypropylene-cap-10mfdp/tyee/) will work fine.
OK...Would 10uf sound different then say using 1uf or 20uf? Never have done this but I am willing to give it a go.
I don't mind spending some $$ on a film...I am putting together a parts list from Parts Connexion anyway...looking at Bargain Basement and they have a Clarity, ESA 1uf 630v.
The Main board can be accessed from the bottom. I will also be doing the EQ Amp (pic). The Tuner is the outside board..Will be leaving this alone.
I am still looking at the Tone Board...May need to skip this as way to many connectors and screws to take off.
I am going to switch the caps for Main Board and EQ to Elna Silmic II. I really like these in the Amp sections as the sound (to me) is more Full from Lows-Highs.
The Nichicon FG are more "Neutral" which I have used in the Luxman L-450 and this fits well for Luxman.
I am still looking at the Tone Board...May need to skip this as way to many connectors and screws to take off.
I am going to switch the caps for Main Board and EQ to Elna Silmic II. I really like these in the Amp sections as the sound (to me) is more Full from Lows-Highs.
The Nichicon FG are more "Neutral" which I have used in the Luxman L-450 and this fits well for Luxman.
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I had to switch to Nichicon FG and Nichicon KZ for the Main Board.
Nice CLEAN sound and I can hear each instrument. Leaving this on all night...Need to burn these in.
Next..I would like to get the Tone Board...Looking back at my other recaps..this is a must as this Improves the Tone alot.
Nice CLEAN sound and I can hear each instrument. Leaving this on all night...Need to burn these in.
Next..I would like to get the Tone Board...Looking back at my other recaps..this is a must as this Improves the Tone alot.
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Tone Board done..no pics...But the EQ/Regulator board is done..
All is good and Sounding Very Nice...The tuner in this is OK..I now will be recapping this board...
I am using Elna Silmic II in place of the Nichicon Muse that were in the unit.
Why...I had installed Nichicon KZ and switched to Silmic II...As in the Main Board..the Silmic II are a BETTER cap then KZ (for this application).
Now...I noticed that when I unplug the power..I lose the Radio Memory stations? :scratch2:...Need to see if this is using a Memory Cap..Looks like
the Volume Motor is out...I do get power...Not sure if another Sony uses this part...I will post the Part #.
All is good and Sounding Very Nice...The tuner in this is OK..I now will be recapping this board...
I am using Elna Silmic II in place of the Nichicon Muse that were in the unit.
Why...I had installed Nichicon KZ and switched to Silmic II...As in the Main Board..the Silmic II are a BETTER cap then KZ (for this application).
Now...I noticed that when I unplug the power..I lose the Radio Memory stations? :scratch2:...Need to see if this is using a Memory Cap..Looks like
the Volume Motor is out...I do get power...Not sure if another Sony uses this part...I will post the Part #.
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costellom5
Active Member
Nice job.Love to see them restored to there former glory.Maybe even better now.
So the motor gets power,but it doesn't work.That's too bad
So the motor gets power,but it doesn't work.That's too bad
Found the Memory Cap...5.5v .1f...Adding to my Mouser order..
Going to order the caps Friday that includes Turner. Was not going to..but, since I have done all the boards...why not.
I have a motorized Alps pot from a Sony ES preamp (TA-DM1000ES) somewhere... the pot itself is worthless now, modified from stereo to mono use only thanks to a hamhanded shipper.
But the motor itself works fine, might be able to use it to salvage yours. I have the Sony p/n at home for the TA-DM1000ES v/c, we can compare notes.
John
But the motor itself works fine, might be able to use it to salvage yours. I have the Sony p/n at home for the TA-DM1000ES v/c, we can compare notes.
John
I will send you a PM...THANKS!!!!
Been working on some other items...OK..Parts are in.
Memory Cap is in and Radio Presets are saving.
Recapped the Tuner Board and this Now SOUNDS full...Love those Caps..:yes:
Volume Motor is still not working...Will need to look out for a Motor...
So I am Done...Onto the next Recap...:thmbsp:
Memory Cap is in and Radio Presets are saving.
Recapped the Tuner Board and this Now SOUNDS full...Love those Caps..:yes:
Volume Motor is still not working...Will need to look out for a Motor...
So I am Done...Onto the next Recap...:thmbsp:
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Might post a pic of the motor... since Sony doesn't appear to have identified it as a separate item from the actual v/c in their manuals. May still be able to interchange it with a motor from another Alps pot. I forgot to look for my broken one, did the service manual check and it's a different p/n than yours but like I said, the motors may be same.
John
John
Greyson
Super Member
Hello, are you still trying to get the volume motor to work? I have a GX40ES that I could scavenge the part from. No clue if it works because I never had a remote for it, but the indicator LED on the volume knob is connected to the motor board and that works.
You can see it in the far bottom right of this picture I took, it's connected to the main board with a white ribbon cable.
You can see it in the far bottom right of this picture I took, it's connected to the main board with a white ribbon cable.
saveourcity
New Member
Did you see the huge crack in your board there?
saveourcity
New Member
This picture has a crack on board.
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vincei
aka MasterControlMedia
I noticed that too. :scratch2:
Every board is now recapped...
Shipping....I have re-solder the traces at the cracks and epoxy the board
to make is stronger. When I did get this unit...Right Channel had static.
Sweet Music now...I am still in search of a Volume motor board.
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