After a long, long sleep: ML-335

I’m the current caretaker for my pop’s (RIP) Mark Levinson ML-335. It has been in its box for 25+ years and I’d like to put it into my current system. (ARC SP11 Mk2/Acoustat 1+1) After sitting for so long I’m a little leary of just installing it and throwing the power switch.

Am I being overly cautious or not paranoid enough?

Thanks!

Happy listening

musicfan234909-09-2023 7:42pm

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imhififan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,127 posts 09-10-2023 at 04:35am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete To use a Variac, you need to bypass the control circuit .
kingsleuy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 175 posts 09-10-2023 at 04:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It might not be a land mine but could be a soil your pants exciting experience. Like expensive cars, the repairs are expensive too. I would definitely do an easy up on it. Spend the money and send it to ML service center. Or a reputable tech or service center. Remember the Mark Levinson that are in Lexus is way different than what you have!
chocaholic Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 190 posts 09-10-2023 at 11:07am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Beautiful amp and you’re so fortunate to have an item so loved by your dad. My guess is that it’s fine. But if you could find a local tech to have a look-see, that would be money well spent. Check DIYaudio or AudioKarma for references.
jasonbourne71 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 850 posts 09-10-2023 at 12:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Get a variac and slowly power it up without connecting it to speakers or preamp. This will ease the power supply caps back to life after long storage.
rsmith73 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 27 posts 09-10-2023 at 12:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would have a service center look at it first. My second option would be the Variac. Too nice of any amp and how you got it is well worth the price.