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3. An older receiver can become a hazard over time

Reply to orangecrush (Original post)

Sun Mar 15, 2026, 12:52 AM

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because the electrolytic capacitors dry out over time and can get quite hot. You can get the capacitors replaced in a good commercial electronics shop or car audio shop.

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