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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  

 

musicfan2349
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musicfan2349 OP
266 posts
 

Thank you everyone for your comments. As it is still in its original box and well packed, I think it would be worth finding a service center to examine it.

The toughest thing about that is finding a competent shipper!

Happy listening  

 

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lalitk
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@musicfan2349

I would look for freight shipper given the weight of amp and secure it on a pallet. It will cost you more but it’s well worth it. You don’t want to ship 150lbs amp via FedEx or UPS ground even if it’s in original packaging.

dill
2,579 posts
 

Have you tried NW Audio Service, Definitive Audio and Nuts About HI-FI?

mickeyb
594 posts
 

By a proper voltage variac on Amazon for 100$. Do what everyone else suggested powering it up. You should be ok. 

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curiousjim
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The safest bet it to take it to an authorized service center.  Maybe there are some upgrades they can do as well.

All the best.

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