Akai AA-R32 Receiver P/S caps

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replace the leaky caps as well as all discolored or faded caps.......this is
a good place to start to get this unit working.if you have a ESR meter then
use it on the caps first. if you don't have a ESR meter then get a Bob
Parker model.
"TDWesty" <vwdiesels@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> I was given an Akai AA-R32 receiver from the 80s, which I am now using
> while I fix my NAD 3125. My first impression of this unit was not good
> - although it clearly has more power power than my NAD, it sounds dull,
> flat and muddy. Not all that surprising I suppose, but then I noticed
> that all four large caps (10,000 uF 50V) have leaked. Is it worth
> replacing these caps, and are they likely to make a noticeable
> difference in sound quality?
>
> Is anyone familiar with this receiver? I don't expect it to match my
> NAD, but if I can make it acceptable for a second system, I'll spend a
> bit of time on it.
>
> Thanks.
>