Question about caps in vintage power monoblocks

hi Chattaudio,

The electrolytics are what will eventually dry up. Not being used will help them last longer, but if you have a 30 yo piece of gear, it is time to seriously think about re-capping them no matter what.

Also, the modern electrolytic produced since the 80s are just a lot better, smaller, cheaper. I've heard from several that they feel their gear sounds much better after re-capping.

Best,

E

Some say not using the amp makes it age faster...

Thanks for your replies, folks!  The pair of monoblocks in question is Denon POA-6600.  Denon is not a brand known to cut corners, at least not back then.  Specifications suggest that at least at the time of their release these monoblocks were dang close to state of the art:

Power output: 250W into 8Ω (mono)

Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz

Total harmonic distortion: 0.002%

Input sensitivity: 1V

Signal to noise ratio: 123dB

Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω

Dimensions: 310 x 207 x 456mm

Weight: 15.6kg

We'll see how they sound when they arrive.  I will update this post later!