PL700B output capacitors

[Ohioriver]

I final got a plan together to just get my PL700B up and running before I do any thing. I then tested my output capcitors only to find out then don't have capacitance anymore (no surprise). So I was going to order new caps from White Oak, only to find out that they aren't available through White Oak. What replacement caps has anyone been using for the PL700B?

 

[laatsch55]

Are you talking the power supply caps? The big ones?

 

[Ohioriver]

Yes. The 100VDC 9800uf capcitors.

 

[Vintage 700b]

Just Checked:
They are listed:
Audio Product eStore (whiteoakaudio.com)
PL700 Capacitor Assembly - Pair A

2 x 15,000 uF/160V/105C PL700-15K-CAP-ASSY $70.00 Yes Shipping Quoted Separately

 

[Ohioriver]

In the frequently asked question area on White Oak website, it specifically says they don't offer caps for PL700B. I am assuming the 700B has a different cap than 700 or series two. I saw the listed above but assumed it isn't for 700B.

 

[Ohioriver]

 

[Vintage 700b]

I have these caps in 3 of the 700b's that I have rebuilt.
They are correct for your 700b.

 

[Ohioriver]

Ok. Thanks for the update? Do they fit the stock setup? Did you have to mod anything? Do you have any pictures? Why does White Oak say they don't offer them?

 

[Vintage 700b]

Just finished this one.....listening to it as I type this:

 

[Vintage 700b]

If you read what you posted, the verbiage is talking about the 400 Capacitors, which at one time was an issue, but is no longer. It states that the 700, 700b, and 700S2 all use a much easier to find capacitor. The ones that I specified above are correct, no modifications, they work better than the original 100v, 9800 uf units. Joe has them listed, per above.

Audio Product eStore (whiteoakaudio.com)

 

[Vintage 700b]

Here are the originals in that same amp: