To re-cap or not to re-cap? That is the question


I've got some very fine 1980s vintage equipment I love and don't want to replace. Recently, I was able to locate a company that repaired the drivers in my ailing speakers; I'd auditioned half a dozen excellent speakers in my home in anticipation of needing to replace my Teslas, and none pleased me as much. The amplifier has been serviced by a local audio engineer I trust--but he describes himself as a "recovering audiophile," and may not be the right person to ask what I want to ask here. Namely: should I have the capacitors in the amp, and perhaps also in the speakers' crossovers, replaced? Is there any other service protocol I should consider?

On the principle "don't fix it if it ain't broke," I'm inclined to leave well enough alone. I don't notice any audible deficit. But perhaps the system could sound even better?

Your sage advice will be appreciated.
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Say miller, when they come for you, can I have your stereo system?
I will of course keep everything but those hideous, eye sore speakers.
You can replace the main caps fairly easily, but you may have a scattering of smaller power supply caps on the amp boards.  Usually 50 to 75uF or so. Those can like caps should be replaced at the same time.

Honestly, wet (electrolytic) caps in the 1980's were pretty crappy compared to the modern varieties.  Much more inductance and ESR than the average cap today, so you can improve upon the power delivery  and lower the noise a little by doing them too.
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