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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  

 

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jasonbourne71
862 posts
 

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
27 posts
 

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. 

jimmyblues1959
115 posts
 

+2 for using a variac.  They work and are inexpensive in relation to the price of this amplifier. Not a bad idea to get it serviced at some point though.

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musicfan2349 OP
207 posts
 

Thank you everyone for your comments. As it is still in its original box and well packed, I think it would be worth finding a service center to examine it.

The toughest thing about that is finding a competent shipper!

Happy listening  

 

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lalitk
5,102 posts
 

@musicfan2349

I would look for freight shipper given the weight of amp and secure it on a pallet. It will cost you more but it’s well worth it. You don’t want to ship 150lbs amp via FedEx or UPS ground even if it’s in original packaging.

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