[Hallicrafters] SX101a

[Ed]

Where do I go to sell my black beauties for $15 a piece? 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Craig Roberts" <crgrbrts at verizon.net>
To: "Mike T" <chabasse2003 at yahoo.com>
Cc: "hallicrafters" <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 1:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] SX101a


> I've serviced several sets in which every single "Black Beauty" cap has 
> been bad. Depending on their function within a circuit, their leakage 
> can render permanent damage to other, sometimes irreplaceable components 
> (like chokes and transfomers).  Please change them now before turning on 
> the receiver again.
> 
> I'll warn you, though -- some so-called "purists"will argue that a 
> component should be replaced only if it tests bad (and can't be 
> "reformed" -- like a naughty kid). That's a nice sentiment, but can 
> prove injurious to your equipment -- and you, too, if your house should 
> burn down because a 50-year old badly designed capacitor should suddenly 
> decide it's time to go, literally, "splitsville". And if the 
> conflagration spreads to neighbors' houses.... well, only a personal 
> injury lawyer could be happy about that.
> 
> Besides, you can always sell your salvaged Black Beauties to audiophiles 
> for 15 bucks apiece. Some of these guys are crazier than we are. They 
> swear these caps make a vintage amp sound better than any modern 
> component can. KABOOM! (Nice bass response).
> 
> Enjoy your radio (after recapping).
> 
> 73,
> 
> Craig
> W3CRR
> www.aerialacts.com
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