Replacing caps
Posted by: Fisbey on 12 November 2003
Another question - I read on another thread that the caps (I assume capacitors) require replacing on Naim equipment every ten years - is this true?
Hi Fisbey,
Naim reccomend that all items containing power supplies (as a minimum) should be serviced every ten years or so. This is because electrolytic capacitors can (I say can) leak, and cause havoc in your nice Naim unit.
This is a rule of thumb I believe, since my 250 has just gone in for it's first service (for ONLY that reason) and its 15 years old.
When returned to Naim, as part of a full service, they replace the big electrolytics, and in some of the older equipment, the Tantalum Capacitors (also electrolytic ??), and anything else that looks like its on its last legs, or is likely to break down in the NEXT ten years.
I'd say its generally worth it as I believe that they basically make it 'like new' or as near-to as possible, and as an added bonus, a recent service at Naim enhances the resale value no end.
Hope this helps
Mike
Naim reccomend that all items containing power supplies (as a minimum) should be serviced every ten years or so. This is because electrolytic capacitors can (I say can) leak, and cause havoc in your nice Naim unit.
This is a rule of thumb I believe, since my 250 has just gone in for it's first service (for ONLY that reason) and its 15 years old.
When returned to Naim, as part of a full service, they replace the big electrolytics, and in some of the older equipment, the Tantalum Capacitors (also electrolytic ??), and anything else that looks like its on its last legs, or is likely to break down in the NEXT ten years.
I'd say its generally worth it as I believe that they basically make it 'like new' or as near-to as possible, and as an added bonus, a recent service at Naim enhances the resale value no end.
Hope this helps
Mike