From jpric–(at)–tdcs2.intel.com Thu Sep 5 17:43:07 CDT 1996
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From: Jack Price
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Subject: Re: Substituting Cap values in Fender amps ?
Date: Thu, 05 Sep 1996 14:08:31 -0700
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loizeaux wrote:
>
> Since I can’t find 70uf–(at)–350vdc axial caps, what other values would be
> acceptable in blackface Fender amps? I can’t even find Sprague 80ufs,
> and I don’t know how high I can go before I start affecting performance.
> These caps are wired in parallel and work closest to the rectifier and
> handle 450 volts. Thanks for any info.
>
> Tom

Tom,
Most of us are replacing the 70uF–(at)–50v with Sprague
“Atomic Blue” cans at 100uf–(at)–50v. Sprague part
number is TVA1620. Perfect fit too! E-mail Mojo Tone
for a dealer nearest you.

jp
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