Mitsubishi DA-A10


I am considering changing the capacitors in this amp I picked up. I am not electronically trained, but I am relatively handy having built my own house when i had more time many years ago, and graced with lots of curiosity. I realize professionals exist for this purpose, but the cost/benefit ($250-300 for the recap) for the application of this amp isn't that attractive. Looks like about 14 capacitors- about half Elna and the others Rubycon. I did some research and lots of love for Elna Silmic capacitors but cannot find all of the voltage/uf ranges that are in the existing amp. Between Nichicon and Elna I think I can get it covered- but if Elna has the best sound preference would be to do it right. Plan to replace them all regardless of good or bad since I don't know how to test. I do have a multimeter. I suppose if I get a bad new one I will need to do some testing and may cross that bridge then.

So now to my here is my question- two of the capacitors 80V 470 UF have three leads- +, -, and NC. I have researched what the NC means, but haven't found suitable 3 leads on line. Any help appreciated.

Please, if the response is "stop being an idiot and take it to a qualified technician", that isn't going to happen as I am curious about how this stuff works. I understand as professionals if you prefer not to contribute. Thanks in advance.
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Showing 2 responses by imhififan

ovinewar,
If you haven't download a service manual, here is one:

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1181997/Mitsubishi-Da-A10dc.html#manual

viridian already give you some excellent advise, I just like to add some of my personal experience working on vintage gears:

Frist step is power up the amp by using a variac or dim bulb tester as viridian suggested, if the amp is working, then go ahead to re-cap. you can use higher voltage rating capacitor but not lower.
Take some picture before you do anything, recap one channel first, test it make sure it is working then recap the other channel.