Ques on Mcintosh and Power Meters

In General , is it better to have LED's or bulbs ?

I would presume LED's last longer , but could one say replace a bulb themselves , if one blew a couple of years down the line ? Thanks.

darrylhifi07-13-2007 2:35am

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sid42 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 302 posts 07-14-2007 at 12:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Are you talking about bulbs, or are you talking about "power meters"? Yes, bulbs can be replaced yourself. Some are in sockets, some have to be soldered in (and removing the old ones by un-soldering). The biggest challenge is not to mess up the face glass by doing something stupid, and slipping with a tool, etc. As far as LED's go, the older Mac gear is set up using the small light bulbs, not LED's. If it really worry's you, you can always have a Mac dealer replace the bulbs for you. But I've changed a few myself, and it's not that big a deal. Alan
winger Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 19 posts 07-14-2007 at 12:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I sent mine directly to Mcintosh as per them 'they are a pain to replace' referring to the bulbs. I had them do an overall check of the amp while it was there.
undertow Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,033 posts 07-14-2007 at 02:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Why not just buy the Led's from mcintosh that they use on the new ones, and solder them in to replace the bulbs all together? Should be 2 wires just the same as the old bulb sockets, and will just draw even less power than the old bulbs that were in there.. Bulbs and the LED's are also just simple DC devices.. I would do this mod myself if I still had Mcintosh gear.
jamnesta Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 155 posts 07-16-2007 at 03:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete AudioClassics is working through the Mac line with led replacement kits. You may want to check for availability on your model.
brianmgrarcom Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,317 posts 07-16-2007 at 03:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete "Which is better?" LED's!!!
markd51 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 763 posts 07-17-2007 at 10:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Whay are LED's better? If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I'm sure you're not hearing an audible difference by saving about 1-1/2 watts of juice at best Two MC-2105 Amps bought new. 29 years later, none, not even a one burned out. I decided to change all Lamps to the same original Lamps 5 years ago, just cause I seen a bit of haze on the inside of the Glass Faces by the Meters, they needed cleaning, and figured, if I'm going in, might as well change Lamps while I'm in there. Next time I'l need to change them? About 24 years from now. (maybe) Mark
brianmgrarcom Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,317 posts 07-18-2007 at 02:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete LED's are better simply because they last much longer. You should be very pleased that your bulbs performed so long Mark.
tommy89 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4 posts 03-20-2016 at 01:26am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There is 50000 hour incandescents available. Sometimes the leds change the color just a little. I've used both kinds.

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