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Broken Mcintosh Meters

I just picked up a Mcintosh MC2125 and discovered the meters don't respond when music is playing (back lights are fine).

I've been scouring the Internet for a description on how to repair, but have yet to find anything to help.

Can anyone provide some instruction as to what needs to be replaced in order to fix the unresponsive meters? I'm living on student loans, so sending it to Audio Classics or anyone else isnt a possibility..
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marakanetz
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they prone to get stuck within the time
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marakanetz
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hmmm... are these dead and not movable at all or trying to
move but getting stuck?
Tracing and testing continuity is OK, but connecting analogue
voltmeter (if still available) to the terminals and turn the
amp on and off under load and see if the voltmeter arrow
responds to transients. DMM with autorange will always
fluctuate for reason or no reason so using analogue voltmeter
is mandatory. You can find them in the salvation army stores
for single-digit dollars. If it does, than you simply need to
replace your VU meters.
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marakanetz
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For me it wouldn't be the factor of dumping amp that I like. There are amps without VU meters at all outthere.
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