Hi,

If the DSP7200.2s have had a hard life, they may benefit from recapping.

With the newer speakers, Meridian were already using quality capacitors (Nichicons), although all capacitors are affected by heat (both ambient and internally generated)

I've serviced newer speakers whose backs were left in full view of a sunny window, where the ambient heat had cooked their capacitors. If you want to investigate recapping, drop me a PM and we can see if it is necessary or will provide any sonic benefits.

I agree that the SE upgrades take the newer DSPs to a much higher SQ level and are worth pursuing if possible, but still think that the 7200.2s are a great speaker (giving a little more low-end than the 5200s).

Cheers,

Steve

Main: 861v6 (LPS), 808v6, UHD722, DSP8000SE Anniversaries, DSP5200.2HC, DSP7200.2, SW1600, Sky Q, Cambridge Audio BD, Roon, M80
Office: 861v4 (LPS), 818v3, 800v4, HD621, M&K S150P, DSP5500HC, M&K MPS2810 sub x2
Son's system: 861v4, HD621, DSP6000.2, DSP5200HC, DSP33
Spare: MCD, 100 Series, 200 Series, 500 Series, F80s, C15s.