Cap question MS2250

[joerg]

Would it be a real problem to replace the output caps from a MS2250 that use to be 6800uF 63V from the factory with caps that are physically the same size but only have a value of 5800uF ?

[dbjury]

Odd. Most modern caps are higher rated per size vs old units. I wonder if they have been replaced already?

It wouldn't 'hurt' the amp. It would just have less power supply capacitance. You prob wouldn't notice any sound diff

For the price of new caps I wouldnt hesitate to upgrade rather than downgrade. The ms2250 is an awesome amp.

P.s. I am no expert.

[Eric D]

No, that won't hurt the amp, and surprisingly, yes the older caps had more density than newer ones. This is a very rare case of being so.

To get 6,800uF caps in 63V, you can probably drop down in thermal handling, but that is your call on how hot the amp will run. I think PG did this with the MSTA line.

[joerg]

Thanks Eric!