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Should I replace capacitors in an old but working amp?

I have an Ensemble Tiger B50 amp which I purchased new back in the early 90s.   I love the way it sounds and really just want to keep it for as long as possible.   I leave it on at all times.
My question is should I just keep on keeping on or should I be replacing the capacitors after all these years.   I hate to mess with it as it sounds really good to me but I don't want it to burn up  either.

Thanks,
Steve
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don_c55
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Just replace the electrolytic power supply caps first after 20 years.

Film, mica, and non electrolytic capacitors can last for “almost forever”and I would not replace them.

If the equipment sounds like new, it is not time to do any repairs.

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