McIntosh has finally arrived at a decision, after a month of back-and-forth, and it isn’t nearly as good as Ayre’s unconditional warranty for the same issue: they will only pay for parts in the form of built-up heatsinks. My buddy feels this is an ok solution, but it will probably still cost him $400 in labor, plus shipping. It’s a shame - their literature says their amps "last a lifetime" but then they don’t stand by them like Ayre does. Apparently McIntosh isn’t quite what they used to be. Oh well, that’s the way it is, lesson learned, moving on.
If your McIntosh amps overheat in the near future, I hope they will accord you the same offer, but you might have to fight for it as I did. I wish you all the best in that endeavor.
If your McIntosh amps overheat in the near future, I hope they will accord you the same offer, but you might have to fight for it as I did. I wish you all the best in that endeavor.