In this video I go over how to replace the memory cap in an Empirical Labs Distressor. The Distressor is SUPPOSED to remember your settings when you turn the unit off and on again, but if it's not doing that, it probably means this cap is bad and needs to be replaced. If that is indeed the case, it’s a very quick repair. If you’re unsure, I recommend contacting Empirical Labs first. Their service team is great.
As recommended to me by Empirical Labs directly, below are two compatible capacitors that work for this particular repair:
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This unit is from 2012, so the cap lasted me about 10 years. Not bad really, considering how often it gets used, and considering it’s a $3 part and a 15 minute repair at most. Good luck!
5 сен 2024