After a long, long sleep: ML-335

I’m the current caretaker for my pop’s (RIP) Mark Levinson ML-335. It has been in its box for 25+ years and I’d like to put it into my current system. (ARC SP11 Mk2/Acoustat 1+1) After sitting for so long I’m a little leary of just installing it and throwing the power switch.

Am I being overly cautious or not paranoid enough?

Thanks!

Happy listening

musicfan234909-09-2023 7:42pm

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inna Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,751 posts 09-10-2023 at 03:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Have it serviced, don't touch it before that. It is very valuable. Have it looked over and it will serve you well for a long time to come.
imhififan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,217 posts 09-10-2023 at 04:35am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete To use a Variac, you need to bypass the control circuit .
kingsleuy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 181 posts 09-10-2023 at 04:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It might not be a land mine but could be a soil your pants exciting experience. Like expensive cars, the repairs are expensive too. I would definitely do an easy up on it. Spend the money and send it to ML service center. Or a reputable tech or service center. Remember the Mark Levinson that are in Lexus is way different than what you have!
chocaholic Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 215 posts 09-10-2023 at 11:07am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Beautiful amp and you’re so fortunate to have an item so loved by your dad. My guess is that it’s fine. But if you could find a local tech to have a look-see, that would be money well spent. Check DIYaudio or AudioKarma for references.
jasonbourne71 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,304 posts 09-10-2023 at 12:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Get a variac and slowly power it up without connecting it to speakers or preamp. This will ease the power supply caps back to life after long storage.