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Who has info on R&R caps in ARC D90B amp?

Does anyone have experience to share on replacing the filter caps on an Audio Research D90B?

Those grey caps stacked in the middle, any diy using ARC's "sled" replacement or any others? They are twist locks and looks like a challenge to remove, even using two soldering irons and a helping hand to pull it free.

The amp is running fine now, but discussion suggests the caps are past thier prime and age related failure is emminet.

Your thoughs please.
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hifigeek1
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I use a solder sucker. I don't find solder wick all that useful unless I'm repairing a CB trace.
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sneauxman OP
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Hello Hifigeek1,

What type of solder sucker would you recommend?

I've used the quick release type and it also sucks the copper tracing off the board.

Also, the small squeeze bulb doesn't work either.

btw, the amp is still going strong, no issues or noise...just sweet music.

Thanks & Regards--
hifigeek1
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If you are sucking the trace off the board, you are overheating the trace. I just use a standard blue colored solder sucker from OK Industries.
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