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simpsons · 17th Jun 2019, 11:32 pm

Philips Black wax coated capacitors can fail but they are not Hunts which should be changed on sight. My message was not to belittle you but to help you narrow down the fault.

Should you feel you should change all before checking the DC levels, don't forget C55.

Good luck

Chris

17th Jun 2019, 11:32 pm	#67
simpsons Octode Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Harrow, London, UK. Posts: 1,493	Re: Help to identify old Philips valve radio. BIF 571A. Philips Black wax coated capacitors can fail but they are not Hunts which should be changed on sight. My message was not to belittle you but to help you narrow down the fault. Should you feel you should change all before checking the DC levels, don't forget C55. Good luck Chris