X-Can V2 Replacing the 10uF input capacitors

[bucksfizz]

Way back when, I replaced all the nasty Jamicon caps in my X-Can V2 with Panasonic FCs, and the amp is the better for it. I now want to replace the input caps, but I cannot find any 35V 10uF non polar types as advised by PF. Can I fit 50V 10uF? (I'm no electrical expert, but I can solder.)

[FauDrei]

There are some fine 10 uF non-polarized CapXons you can order from RS Components site. 16 V or 35 V - not sure. Can neither give you the RS ID number because their site is currently down...

I used to have those CapXons in my V2, but... if your source does not have DC on the output you can leave them completely out and bypass with zero-ohm link or ferrite beads. It will add to the clarity of V2. Just be sure to check for DC on output of your source(s) BEFORE bypassing input caps.

[PinkFloyd]

bucksfizz said:

Way back when, I replaced all the nasty Jamicon caps in my X-Can V2 with Panasonic FCs, and the amp is the better for it. I now want to replace the input caps, but I cannot find any 35V 10uF non polar types as advised by PF. Can I fit 50V 10uF? (I'm no electrical expert, but I can solder.)

I'll send you a couple if you PM me your address. As long as there's no DC present on your source outputs you can dispense with them altogether, this is how to jumper over the pads:



You can jumper over with zero ohm links, offcuts (ie: capacitor / resistor leads) or if you live in an area susceptible to high degrees of RFI you can use axial ferrite bead inductors such as these

To check DC offset please refer to this: www.rock-grotto.co.uk/dcoffset.htm

If it's a modern CD player there should be negligible DC on the output.