Bdgregory and Soulbrass are correct. Electrolytic Capacitors do dry out eventually, reducing their effectivness. I would imagine decrease in sound quality would be the first to go, followed by eventual failure. Electrolytics have a conducting liquid inside, sort of like a so-called 'dry' cell battery, but the capacitor liquid is less viscous than a battery.
Can the sound of SS amp deteriorate over time??
Would like to know if the quality of the sound of a "high- end" solid state amp can deteriorate over a period of 10-15 years. That is, the the bass sounds less tight and controlled, the sound is less clean and clear and imaging is less focused and precise. I realize that a tube pre-amp or power amp are subject to this deterioration in sound depending on the quality and condition of the tubes.... Need some technical advice
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