The product in question may well sound great and sound great for many years. Ralph’s comment had nothing to do with the sound quality, owner, builder, circuit design etc... He simply stated that caps should be fastened to the chassis in a manner more secure than hot glue. That is a true and reasonable comment. Right? Hot glue as well as many types of adhesives will fail when put through the rigors of shipping. The owner fires up an amp he just purchased and the now dangling cap(s) holding a lethal amount of voltage can Indeed cause a short leading to a host of outcomes. Shipping companies regularly drop our gear with great shear force being applied to the parts. I once had a bolted down tranny break away on one end due to shipping mishandling. Hot glue or adhesives will not fare well at all.
Please open up your mind and understand the scope and reasonableness of the cautionary statement.
Please open up your mind and understand the scope and reasonableness of the cautionary statement.