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mc602

I have a mc602 which I plan to keep for the rest of my life. I bought it from audio classics around 2011. it's condition is a-1. it was a demo unit. I think it meant like new , no scratches. I'm 65 years old. I only use it like 8 hours a week. I told my son that when I die it's his. what maintenance should I give it so it will last another 20 years?
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effischer
564 posts
 
One extra bit of McIntosh lore:  They have no record of a catastrophic failure or unrepairable condition in any of their amps.  Ever.

Quite a testament to their design and build quality. Legendary, indeed!
theothergreg
222 posts
 
one of the lights on the right side of one meter went out recently. i would have it replaced but that amp 'weighs' too much to move! LOL!!

That's why I had kids in the first place - to help me move my monoblocks.  They'll get my systems when I'm gone, but I figure they are building sweat equity as part of the inheritance! :)
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g_nakamoto OP
348 posts
 
many thanks for the responses. since i'm planning on keeping it forever, is there any negative issues that i should know in the long run??
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roxy54
8,042 posts
 
Yes...it's too heavy to take to the beach. I can't think of any other negatives.
tatyana69
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Or if one of the caps goes. A friend in Belgium is having  awful problems sourcing a new one, or a dealer  that can help. Has asked around a lot. I believe the caps are an odd size and old stock, difficult to source or replace with new or better ones and dealers are not necessarily trained enough to fix.
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