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Mark Levinson Repairs
THE ML-331 REPAIR IS NOT COMPLICATED. THE ORGINAL PHILIPS 44000uF 75V 2 INCH DIAMETER  CAPS CAN BE REPLACED WITH  CORNELL DUBILIER OR UNITED CHEMICON. ALSO REGULATOR CAPS 1900uF 150V CAN BE REPLACED WITH CDE 1900uF THE POWER SUPPLY CAPS ARE THE PR... 
Should I repair my amp?
Is the 333 turning on? The monster 50000uF/125V Filter and 1900uF/150V regulator caps failed?These parts are custom made by Cornell Dubilier of USA. The Levinson repair center uses Nippon Chemicon (UCC) for replacement Asian Company. These UCC cap... 
capacitors to Thrshold S/160 amp
You are replacing the original Mallory 15000uF/100V?Mallory was purchased by Cornell Dubilier about 10 years ago. All the Mallory caps are made by Cornell Dubilier now still labeled Mallory all caps are made in South Carolina factory.Your best cho... 
jeff rowland model 6 capacitors
Mallikh67Looking at the image on Hifi Shock for model 6. There is two caps on each Mono Blocks. So you need Four caps total.It looks like the caps are 76mm or Three inches in diameter and 4 5/8 inches long(117mm) long. If you can give us the value... 
jeff rowland model 6 capacitors
You can call Digikey. It is made in China.Only Cornell Dubilier is made in USA. They have no factory in China. Also they purchased BC/Mallory while back. All of these caps are made by Cornell Dubilier now. They use a three stage process very expen... 
jeff rowland model 6 capacitors
EPCOS 47000uF/100V Capacitors are made in China.Use USA made Cornell Dubilier very expensive or Japan made Nichicon. Also United Chemicon is very good the big caps are made in USA. United Chemicon purchased the old Sprauge factory in North Carolin... 
repair for Mark Levinson 383
There is two 44000uF/75V filter caps on each channel.Are you saying one of the caps failed?I am not buying the circuit board cannot be repaired. A good technician can trouble shoot which resistors are burnt and replace other damaged parts. Also re... 
Differences between Accuphase C-2820 and C-3800?
NvpYes it is 47000uF/63V Nichicon LNR series Capacitors custom made by Nichicon for Accuphase my mistake. The A-65 uses 82000uF capacitors looks like they are 89mm or 3.5 inches in diameter beast. I am sure they are LNT caps at 105C. Custom made b... 
Differences between Accuphase C-2820 and C-3800?
I am very interested in Accuphase A-46. The reason you can run two pairs of speakers? Is there a button for A+B like my Luxman L-507U?Looking at the power supply section it uses two 83000uF Nichicon LNT series capacitors at 105C. That is almost 20... 
Accuphase E-550 Voltage conversion 230v to 120v
You have to open the bottom plate of your Accuphase E-550.The wires are color coded. I do have a picture of Accuphase A-46 USA 120V version. I am sure it is similar for E-550. 
How can I protect ML 436 monoblocks amplifiers?
There is a Multi Voltage Transformer made by Swallow company in Japan.You need SWALLOW-SU-3000 (3000 Watts) Weight 22kg.You can put the input at 240V/50Hz and get 230V/50Hz output.This will protect your Amp very expensive about $850. 
What is the best AC Voltage step down converter?
Nissyo NDF-1500U It can be purchsed from a Japanese store in New York for $200. I recommend this one 1500 Watts. Sanyo is same in power but bigger in size. 
What is the best AC Voltage step down converter?
Japan uses 100V 60Hz/50Hz. All Amps/Cd players are designed for both 60Hz and 50Hz. You can change the voltage from 100V to USA 115V by moving the Jumper inside.If you want use a transformer the best ones areNisso NDF-1500U or Sanyo both made in J... 
Took my Levinson amp in for repair
There is no case here. It is a well known fact when the Levinson 332 started humming. The reason China made junk Philips caps going bad and leaking on 332 you are not suppose to use the amp. You can read the post on Audiogon (WHY IS THE MARKET FOR... 
Took my Levinson amp in for repair
AbruceYou took your Levinson 332 with hum to repair shop. No repair shop can repair your levinson with out the four 50000uF/125V caps and 1900uF/150V regulator caps. These caps are custom made that is why Levison charges over $2K.Any lower value c...