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Snell E type ll crossover rebuild thoughts

I have an original set that I like very much. But am I missing something? They are getting old. I have rebuilt quite a few crossovers (cap replacement). Changing values, circuitry is above my skill level.
I hesitate to go the typical film route.

Has anyone performed this with success? Your advice, thoughts, cautions are as always, appreciated. 
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erik_squires
16,122 posts
 
op:  If you want to be safe, just replace the caps in series with the tweeter. 
roberjerman
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If the E's are working and sounding fine, leave them alone! The x-overs were built with premium parts. I have a pair of the first generation E's that I rescued from a GoodWill. They had rotted surrounds. Paid $18 + sales tax for the pair. Took out the woofers to replace with new SEAS woofers with rubber surrounds. Had a look at the x-overs. Beautiful work! So leave them alone! 
roberjerman
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For your knowledge the E's and other Snells used SEAS woofers and other drivers. So replacements are still available today!
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pkvintage OP
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Good to know. Thanks. Nice find to. I picked up mine last year for $500cdn. Delivered. I was happy when they arrived in mint condition. I hooked them up and went Wow!  They sent the An K spe's to the second line. Not by much though. That rear tweeter made the difference. 
erik_squires
16,122 posts
 
The x-overs were built with premium parts. 

And a lot of electrolytics which are now aging.

If it were me, I'd absolutely replace them with modern film or new bi-polars, but as I mentioned above, doing so can be tricky.

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