RE: ESR meter readings on C2 2ND McIntosh tube preamp

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In Reply to: ESR meter readings on C2 2ND McIntosh tube preamp posted by rafaelfernandezpr@gmail.com on August 13, 2023 at 17:59:20:

the performance of the capacitor and the presence of hum and not interrelated.

The hum is from an open connection to ground-
Perhaps this occurred when the caps were installed?

Many of the old electrolytic caps used in McIntosh equipment were multi sectioned caps - which are not as readily available today- so how did the new caps replace the old?
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Topic - ESR meter readings on C2 2ND McIntosh tube preamp - rafaelfernandezpr@gmail.com 17:59:20 08/13/23 (5)

RE: ESR meter readings on C2 2ND McIntosh tube preamp - rafaelfernandezpr@gmail.com 12:19:06 11/26/23 (0)

RE: ESR meter readings on C2 2ND McIntosh tube preamp - stellavox 04:55:42 11/03/23 (0)

RE: ESR meter readings on C2 2ND McIntosh tube preamp - dericmc@live.com 00:22:42 11/01/23 (0)

RE: ESR meter readings on C2 2ND McIntosh tube preamp - 6bq5 10:49:46 08/14/23 (0)

who changed them? Check ALL soldering connections /nt - Story 04:20:58 08/14/23 (0)

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RE: ESR meter readings on C2 2ND McIntosh tube preamp - 6bq5 10:49:46 08/14/23 (0)

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