If you hear a 60 hz hum and the amp sounds soft on the low end, then its time for replacement. If not -- and the amp sounds normal with no visible damage or bulging -- the caps are fine and whether you replace them at that point is up to you. Just be aware when you send in an old amp with crowded boards for recapping, other parts tend to get replaced that are in the way, which is a factor why these repairs run in the three figures.
