Ampeg BA-115 voltage cap concern

[Dandrix]

Hi, i want to recap my ampeg bass amp, bought in the 2000's. I am replacing the input jacks at the moment and thought i should replace BIG caps C6 / C14 4700u 50V caps while its open.
My question is : can i replace the two caps with nichicon 4700uf 63v cap? Would the increase in voltage damage the way the amp would run? i have them on hand (63v), i would have to order 50v caps if not advisable. thank again for your help

[Helmholtz]

A higher voltage rating of the caps has no influence on performance.

[Dandrix]

i am not familiar with ampeg amps at all to know enough of how the circuit would react
thank you

[xtian]

Another way to think of it is, the cap's voltage rating is a "do not exceed" value.

[Helmholtz]

i am not familiar with ampeg amps at all to know enough of how the circuit would react
thank you

My statement above is a general one, doesn't depend on the circuit.

[Enzo]

You are not changing any voltage in the circuit, you are just using stronger parts.

Imagine you have a step ladder rated for 200 pounds. Now you replace it with a ladder rated for 250 pounds. You don't wind up gaining 50 pounds. Same idea.

[nevetslab]

What you may find while browsing the distributor's available replacement capacitors for this task, is the case size may be smaller. Scaling the Parts Layout drawing, you have a max case diameter of 30mm and the Snap-In Lead spacing requirement of 10mm, which is a very common size. Advances in electrolytic capacitors over the years has resulted in smaller case size in many parts. Higher voltage ratings, as well as higher temperature ratings (105 deg C vs 85 deg C) are both improvement you can select, which will fit into your PCB.

[g1]

Another way to think of it is, the cap's voltage rating is a "do not exceed" value.

A little confusing, I prefer 'do not go less than', the voltage rating of the original part.

(edit: confusing in context of the original question I mean. I understand your statement and it is correct. Voltage rating must not be exceeded in circuit. Voltage rating of replacement part may exceed original)