Cap can vs axial lytic caps

[MickeyB]

Building a Princeton Reverb. Power supply has a 4x20uf cap can. Is it better to have the can type or can I run 4 electrolytic axial caps? Does it make a difference or is it a space saver?

[tubeswell]

Yep the caps in a can is a space saver. Other than that there's no difference if using axial (or even radial) e-caps

[MickeyB]

Thats what I thought, just wanted to confirm, Thanks!

[hasserl]

Wouldn't hurt a thing to up that first cap value to say 40uf to tighten up the bottom end in that thing.

[MickeyB]

I'll add one to my parts order and give it try. Thanks for the info.

[Fretts]

I don't like can caps personally, I feel like they get too hot all stuffed into that little can filled with tar. I went through 8! Vibro Champs last year and every one needed a replacement $45 can cap. I did it for cosmetic reasons and to resist getting caught up in modifications. But I would prefer individuals if I were in a position where it could go either way.