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Cary 306/200 service?

I posted this in vintage as well...really hoping to get an answer.
I have a Cary 306/200 with a sticky drawer that won't close all the way and opens back up. Works a little better if eveything's warmer (our house can be chilly in the winter). It's hard to tell in if the open/close button is a little challenged as well.
Cary no longer services these and I'd love to get it fixed. Otherwise, it works fine and sounds great. I live about 100 miles north of NYC....nestled in the scenic Hudson Valley...
Thanks for your help!
budburma
oldhvymec
5,101 posts
 
Clean it, (Q-tips and alcohol) and try a little light lube, first..

Strange that Cary doesn't service it.. they will sure take in ANY age amp and do an upgrade for you.. LOL Charge a pretty good sum too. They aren't cheap... 2-4 hours work and some parts. 1K-1500.00.

They don't do 2-500.00 jobs.. Mcintosh sure does.. Something to think about.. I own both Cary and Mac..  only Cary's tube power amps though.

Happy hunting..
budburma OP
345 posts
 
Thanks for the response.
I'll try that, then - although I'd rather have someone else do it as I'm clumsy and a little nervous about making things worse.
Clean with isopropyl?
What would be a good lube?


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islandmandan
1,260 posts
 
I had the same problem with an Esoteric player. I lubed the transport tray with some Teflon lube in it. Still work well to this day.

Regards,
Dan
budburma OP
345 posts
 
Sounds great. I'll open it up and see what I can do!
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