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Importance of recapping a SS amp?

I have an Odyssey Stratos power amp that I purchased new in 2000. It has been suggested that it should be recapped just because of its age. I've not detected any sonic decline. Is this considered standard practice with a solid state amp of this age? When I've googled it, most of hits concern vintage tube amps.

Thanks for any advice.

Jim
jmg1949
jl35
3,966 posts
 
All amps age differently depending on design and use. The deterioration is slow and gradual. Maybe your thoughts were started by hearing some subtle differences. Again, Odyssey can best advise you what to do.
pops
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Boat engines need using also....just sayin...
schubert
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Jl35, exactly right !
Time and again I've listened to systems where the owner says said amp is 18 years old and good as ever.
It never is but, as you say, he's so used to the gradual decline he can't hear it.
jmg1949 OP
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'Again, Odyssey can best advise you what to do.'

Actually, it was Klaus at Odyssey who recommended this. I have had only good experiences dealing with him over the years but wondered what the conventional wisdom was, if any. As with many issues with this hobby, opinions appear mixed.

'It never is but, as you say, he's so used to the gradual decline he can't hear it.'

My hearing has probably declined in synch with the amp.:)

Jim
jl35
3,966 posts
 
The manual for my Pass amp states that the power supply caps can start to deteriorate at 15 years.
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