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To: <weeksmgr@hotmail.com>, <amps@contesting.com>
Subject: [Amps] caps for Alpha 77DX
From: Charles Harpole <k4vud@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 02:37:07 +0000
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If u do not find them in the states, there are at least three shops in Bangkok 
that sell only capacitors... something to see.  Let me know if desperate.  

Charles Harpole k4vud@hotmail.com 

 

HS0ZCW

 

 




 
> From: weeksmgr@hotmail.com
> To: amps@contesting.com
> Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 23:18:08 -0500
> Subject: [Amps] Alpha 77DX
> 
> 
> I have purchased a one owner Alpha 77DX, from the estate of a recent SK. This 
> amp had little use, and to the best of my knowledge was not used at all since 
> about 1981/83. The original invoice (1977) and manual came with it. I brought 
> it back to life carefully, taking the necessary precautions with the tube. It 
> works flawlessly. There are a couple of issues.
> 
> 
> 
> First, it has the well known sticky paint problem. I have researched the 
> archives, and looked on Alpha's site. New top and side panels are available, 
> as is the face plate for a 77SX. I have no intention of putting a second tube 
> in this, so would rather not put an SX panel on it. Anyone aware of another 
> option for obtaining a new front panel, or having this one redone? 
> 
> 
> 
> The inside is in mint condition and looks new, but there is a slight trace of 
> oil only on the top of the capacitor, so it is leaking. From the archives, 
> this seems to be a common problem. Are folks replacing this with another oil 
> filled cap or have banks of electrolytics been retrofitted as a fix? Any 
> current sources for replacement caps? 
> 
> 
> 
> I have always wanted one of these. It is a beautiful amplifier inside, very 
> heavy duty construction compared to my other amplifiers. 
> 
> 
> 
> Any suggestions will be appreciated. 
> 
> 
> 
> 73 Charlie N8RR 
> 
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