Need help on McIntosh meters

Careful talking about Discussing  thumping the meter dial near the movement, a well known member made fun of me for stating the obvious  

Thanks stevecutler for the help! 

If you are going to take the unit face plate off anyway to replace the meter, switch the right and left meters and see if the problem goes away r reverses. If switching the L & R meters does not correct the problem, then there is a drive circuit for the meter that may have an issue.  I am not that familiar with the later model Mc's (they are very reliable and seldom require service) but I know on the earlier models (up to 2255's) there was a problem with the meter display switch which could also cause this problem.  I would have to look at the schematic for this model. Be very careful when taking off the face plate so as not to damage the fluorescent display which has a ribbon connector and is very fragile. 

Thanks stevecutler tapping the meter didn't work, I will order a replacement meter, odd thing is moves, but very little compared to left meter.

Most likely the meter.  McIntosh is great on parts inventory and since this is not an old unit it should be readily available. The meter has a d'arsonval movement and are quite delicate not unlike a watch movement with a hair spring and two tiny pivots.  I have repaired meters on obsolete units other than McIntosh by GENTLY loosening the screw that holds the pivot in place by the smallest possible amount to loosen up the movement but this is in last resort extreme cases in obsolete units. You can try very gently tapping your knuckle once or twice on the meter face near the bottom center (this is where the pivots are) to see if it comes back to life without damaging the meter movement (contrary to what others say that do not have any knowledge of mechanics).  McIntosh meters are rugged.  Meters will go bad due to the oil on the pivots drying out due to age.

I am not going to get into a shouting match over this, more important things for me to worry about.   Have a nice day.  

stereo5" I could tell you a good place for my foot besides the meters"

It is completely understandable you're reaction which is a typical infantile threat of violence towards an other person because of you're inability to observe, think, and reason for yourself.

Thanks again everyone I will try tapping the meter ( hope it’s as simple as that) if not order a new meter and replace- but no kicking! 

I had 600 MB, kids wrapped the meters one night, don't ask me how?
I tried to fix the meters on one amp.. no luck. No way to recalibrate the ones I had. Shame, kinda spendy.. LOL it's a Mac.. it's worth it..
4 months to get the part though.. 

Regards

Like I said clearthink,  grow up.  No need to mock me or anyone else.  I could tell you a good place for my foot besides the meters but I won’t stoop to your childish level

johnto"I think most of us are here to learn and appreciate useful thoughts and help and don't really see any need for stupidity"

Well then you must be very unhappy and frustrated because this forum is filled with some of the greatest nonsense, ignorance and stupidity that I have seen anywhere even though there are a number of contributor's who's knowledge is substantial we have people who do not know what phase is what AC current is or even what country some cities are in sure Paris could be in Italy as some here claim, right?

I think most of us are here to learn and appreciate useful thoughts and help and don't really see any need for stupidity.

stereo5"@clearthink, just what is your problem?  You contributed nothing here except your usual BS. Grow up."

@stereo5 are you a moderator, administrator, or manager of this forum if so I suggest you simply delete my "offending" comment or disable my account. If you are not a moderator, administrator, or manager of this forum then stop acting like the Thought Control Police and learn to accept that this is not you're cozy,  private, personal, protected safe place where you are shielded, protected, and isolated from any thought, idea, or proposal that you find uncomfortable, unusual, or difficult to accept, comprehend, or understand.

@clearthink,

just what is your problem?  You contributed nothing here except your usual BS. Grow up. 

stereo5"try flicking the meter face with your finger"

If that does not hurt you can "whack" it with a hammer that might work too or kick it with your foot.

thanks stereo5 i will give that a try!

just a thought, try flicking the meter face with your finger, I did that on another McIntosh piece and it brought the meter back to life.  I got my meter from Audio Classics but I think they are closed until the NY Governor says its ok to open again.

Thanks! I will order a new meter!! 

No, meter is defective.  Easy fix if new meter is still available.  I replaced one on a MC152 amp and it took less than 30 minutes start to finish.