Cap life span?


On a tight budget. Looking at older amps and need to know if capacitors have a set lifespan. How would I know if they need replacing?

Thanks as this is all new to me.
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Showing 1 response by jmcgrogan2

Many suggest changing electrolytic caps every 15-20 years. This is an estimate, like tube life, it can vary. My amp is 19 years old and I just sent it to the manufacturer and wanted them to change caps, they told me that the caps looked to be in great condition, and tested well also. They recommended not changing them, I took their recommendation.