McIntosh (MC601) amplifier overheating problem

Sorry for your issues. I have had several McIntosh units over the last 30 years. None have ever failed. I have had a pair of 601's for awhile now driving Revel Salon 2's. They have been perfect even after listening to The Who at concert levels for extended periods of time. As far as questions about equipment, McIntosh has always been very helpful and prompt with their responses. Just my experience. 

I had the same overheating problem with a mc-352.  I have two and run them mono. I bought both used. The unit in question would overheat then shut down.  Then after a few would come back on. While the other would not have any problems with the same input. Eventually the unit made a Burning smell and shutdown for good.
Took the bad unit to a authorized service center in royal oak Michigan. They went through it found what they thought was wrong and reassembled. They then wanted to make sure that they had solved the problem, so they ran the unit for a few days on their bench, and the same problem occurred. It fried again. They went back in and replaced a whole side of output transistors. (I saw the bag of transistors they replaced, it was a bunch).
 The whole process of th repair took almost 6 weeks (evaluation, ordering parts, labor, testing, evaluation, ordering parts, labor, testing). In the end the bill was $650.00.

So with the repair cost of $650.00 and the $2700.00 I spent on the unit I have $3350.00 into a mc-352. It’s not the greatest deal I ever made, but I wouldn’t say that I am unhappy with my purchase. 

$2,700 for an MC352 is a great price.  Even at $3,350 it's a solid price.

Thanks guys for the feedback. 

Yes, Ayre did a great job taking care of this problem.  Wonderful customer service.  I am in the market for a VXR Twenty as a result!

I've had 21 pieces of McIntosh and never had a problem, other than a cosmetic issue with my MC152 front panel.  But my buddy is hurting.

I will keep you posted on what McIntosh decides to do. 

Hey aball good to see you again.  I’m not round here as much anymore either.   Good luck with Mac.  Don’t want to jinx myself but my 501’s have been driving Thiels for years and haven’t broken a sweat yet.  Hope there is an easy solve.