Re: Use low ESR caps in G08 ?

From: Rodger Boots <rlboots_at_cedar-rapids.net>
Date: Sun Feb 08 2004 - 22:00:45 EST

The only reason to NOT use low ESR capacitors is cost. The only reason
NOT to use 105 degree capacitors is cost.

But for ONE machine the cost isn't a big deal, so by all means use the
good stuff. Way more cost effective and reliable in the long run.

Christopher X. Candreva wrote:

>The G08 FAQ (10/02) mentions upgrades to some caps to have it run less hot.
>I know the Amplifone FAQ suggests low EST 105 degree caps -- is it safe to
>assume this would be a good idea in the G08 too ?
>
>Since I need to fill out the order for the DG201's and the G08 in my Star
>Trek has never been recapped, I figure it's a good excuse. It intermittantly
>goes blank and comes back, so I fugre it needs a general overhaul. Anything
>else worth changeing in a rebuild ? The FAQ has a list of parts and says you
>don't need to change them all but doesn't mention wich. Perhaps a collum
>saying which should be done in a rebuild ? :-)
>
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