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Hello, new member.

I opened up my amp to clean the pots/switches today and found what I believe is the polarity switch capacitor in quite a state. This is located to a terminal strip behind the power/polarity/standby switches.

From info I have found, the fact that there is a three prong power cord on the amp alludes to the possibility this capacitor is likely not being utilized anyway and can be removed.

How to be sure?

I'm not a tech and have only rudimentary knowledge of electronics, but I'm capable enough to replace it if necessary.

Thank you!

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ElMartillo,

yeah thats pretty common with that cap. I've seen many Ampegs of that era in the same state. I tend to replace the caps with an y class safety capacitor. if you use the amp out and about. If its something that you use in the comfort of your own home/studio and you know the wiring is correct and the ground is connected, there is no need to replace.

-Hangman