Is it ok to substitute a polarized cap for a non-polarized cap in the output amp

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March 11, 2023 at 5:03 pm #17331
quattttro
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of a Beomaster 6000. It’s C122 (47uf, 6V) here in the schematic:
March 11, 2023 at 5:32 pm #17336
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In general, it is not a good idea. If you are stuck, use two polarized caps in series to make a non-polarized equivalent. You could also use a different value non-polarized cap. I’ve tried both of these solutions as a stop-gap until the correct part arrived.

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March 11, 2023 at 8:11 pm #17342
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Ok, thanks. I’ll just add the correct part to the order.
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