> As you suspect, that is probably the filter capacitor.
 >  I am not familiar with that model, but if it has tubes,
 > there could be a heater-cathode short in one.
Not likely... I had the same reciever, same problem.  Dried out filter cap.
 >  BL> The schematic calls for a multi-section 100uf 200v can,
 >  BL> and I've found a single radial unit (three would be used)
 >  BL> that have ratings other than what the schem' calls for,
 >  BL> 250 (300v surge), 350 vdc (400 surge), and 450v (500 surge),
 >  BL> that are available in several capacities in addition to
 >  BL> 100uf, and I'm wondering for this application - what would
 >  BL> be my range of acceptable values ?
 > The voltage is unimportant as long as it is at least as high as
 > the origional.  Likewise, the capacity needs to be at
 > least the origional value.
 > Higher values for both will not hurt anything.
das what I tol' him! 
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