[Hammarlund] 'Lytics for SP-600?

[Roy Morgan]

At 02:54 PM 6/3/03 +0000, you wrote:
>I plan on also replacing the 'lytics in this receiver (naturally).

Phil,

>"Normally" I just use common axial lead capacitors in my BA's,

Good idea.

I'm considering "biting the bullet" and buying an expensive can for this
>receiver as I feel the set is well worth keeping as original as possible.

Value is in your mind.. do what you need to to satisfy your own needs.

>2.  I read on at least one of the sites about using "High ripple"
>capacitors?  Is this something new?

The USE of them in radios may be new.. the capacitors themselves are not 
new.  "High Ripple" caps are designed to withstand high ac currents.  Los 
ESR is one factor.  Construction to dissipate heat is another.  There are 
likely other factors I never heard of.

>  Now, the only thing I've really heard
>about being critical in filters is using "Low ESR" caps in switching
>supplies or high temp caps (100 degree) in high temperature areas.

The SP-600 has neither of these conditions.

>3.  Receiver "resale value" wise, Is it "really" worth spending the 30-35
>bux for a can capacitor to keep the set original, or would I do just as well
>to buy three 3 dollar axials and installing a couple terminal strips?

I suggest you use the economy caps with terminal strips and when you get 
ready to sell your radio, ask the person who wants to buy it if he/she is 
willing to pay the then-additional money to get you to locate and install 
an original type cap.

Note: the SP-600's here are NOT scheduled for resale. Yours may be in the 
same category.

Roy

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