HOw much does recapping cost?

Bump Music · 25th December 2006, 09:04 PM

I'm sure it depends on the technician and the actual piece of gear. But I have absolutely no idea of a ball park range. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

dementedchord · 25th December 2006, 09:15 PM

there are way too many variables to give a good idea... for instance your parts or his?? (time researching etc adds up) techs can be anywhere from $50-100 hr depending on where you are on the planet... a big board or a 2 channel pre??
quality of the parts used??

rufus13 · 25th December 2006, 09:17 PM

If you have a Mackie 1202 with a power supply hum, it would probably get in and out the door the same day for the minimum shop charge (between $40 and $80). The parts would be from bench stock for less than $5.

If you want to recap a Harrison MR-4, with OEM-style caps (or a little better caps just because they are more modern), expect $200 per channel in labor and $80 in parts, and 3X this for master sections (a freak-festival of tightly placed tiny capacitors).

Some people want to use audiophile film caps in their gear. The price can be 3X, or to the moon. They are more heat-sensitive than standard OEM-types, so require more care (time) installing.

If you have a big project (or expect to ever own/run a studio), it's worth learning how to solder and buying some tools.

Bump Music · 27th December 2006, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rufus13

If you have a Mackie 1202 with a power supply hum, it would probably get in and out the door the same day for the minimum shop charge (between $40 and $80). The parts would be from bench stock for less than $5.

If you want to recap a Harrison MR-4, with OEM-style caps (or a little better caps just because they are more modern), expect $200 per channel in labor and $80 in parts, and 3X this for master sections (a freak-festival of tightly placed tiny capacitors).

Some people want to use audiophile film caps in their gear. The price can be 3X, or to the moon. They are more heat-sensitive than standard OEM-types, so require more care (time) installing.

If you have a big project (or expect to ever own/run a studio), it's worth learning how to solder and buying some tools.

THanks Rufus! That really helped give me an idea

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25th December 2006, 09:04 PM	#1
Bump Music Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 615	HOw much does recapping cost? I'm sure it depends on the technician and the actual piece of gear. But I have absolutely no idea of a ball park range. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

25th December 2006, 09:17 PM	#3
rufus13 Gear addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 487	It totally depends If you have a Mackie 1202 with a power supply hum, it would probably get in and out the door the same day for the minimum shop charge (between $40 and $80). The parts would be from bench stock for less than $5. If you want to recap a Harrison MR-4, with OEM-style caps (or a little better caps just because they are more modern), expect $200 per channel in labor and $80 in parts, and 3X this for master sections (a freak-festival of tightly placed tiny capacitors). Some people want to use audiophile film caps in their gear. The price can be 3X, or to the moon. They are more heat-sensitive than standard OEM-types, so require more care (time) installing. If you have a big project (or expect to ever own/run a studio), it's worth learning how to solder and buying some tools. __________________ “Why of course the people don't want war. ....Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.” -Herman Goering

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25th December 2006, 09:15 PM	#2
dementedchord Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 799	there are way too many variables to give a good idea... for instance your parts or his?? (time researching etc adds up) techs can be anywhere from $50-100 hr depending on where you are on the planet... a big board or a 2 channel pre?? quality of the parts used??