Why do McIntosh SS amps cut out?


I have known quite a few old SS Mac's. My main amp is a 2205 and I've just picked up a 2505. These, and every other old Mac I've run across seem to have issues with shutting off one or both channels. Switching on and off will usually get it to stay on. Is it just bad switches? It seems more like it is seeing static/noise and going into protection.
mr_work

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I would say it's in the POWER GUARD circuitry and it should pay a visit to Binghamton NY and see it's mother.
Chances are it's older design is just worn out. Also you maybe driving some hard to drive speakers i.e. varing resistance or possibly cross overs failing but I would lay a bet it's the PG curcuits though