Filter Cap Forming

[mutts]

I've been noodling around the forum and found a thread regarding forming filter capacitors and it seems like an important thing to do. I've been playing the amp for a couple of hours - is it too late to form the capacitors as outlined in Larry's procedure. If this step was so important why is there no mention of it in the build instructions??


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[julkke]

I think you'll be fine, new filter caps will hold up without forming. It might be good to do so but you already hit the standby switch. I wouldn't be worried, many folks don't form their NEW caps.

[mutts]

What do you think Julkke, would I still be able to realize any tone benefits by forming these caps now versus not doing it at all?

[6burgh]

No, once you have charged the capacitors by turning the amp on, forming caps will not benefit you.

[mutts]

Thanks guys, I'll know better next time!!