From: cd@notformail.com   
      
   On Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:32:29 +0000, liz@poppyrecords.invalid.invalid   
   (Liz Tuddenham) wrote:   
      
   >Cursitor Doom  wrote:   
   >   
   >> Hi all,   
   >>   
   >> I think it might be a good idea to replace all the tantalum caps used   
   >> for coupling and decoupling purposes is Uher tape deck I'm fixing up   
   >> with new ones as I gather tants can go flaky over time.   
   >   
   >Is there any evidence of failing capacitors?   
      
   Just generally poor audio which I can't pin down to a specific stage.   
   Tantalums are not noted for their reliability and seem to be the prime   
   suspect in cases like this.   
      
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