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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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lalitk
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@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.

dill
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Have you tried NW Audio Service, Definitive Audio and Nuts About HI-FI?

mickeyb
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By a proper voltage variac on Amazon for 100$. Do what everyone else suggested powering it up. You should be ok. 

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curiousjim
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The safest bet it to take it to an authorized service center.  Maybe there are some upgrades they can do as well.

All the best.

bigkidz
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I am located in New Jersey if our location can be of service.

I'd say take a look inside like Eric said.  Power it up without it connected.  It and let it idle for 20 minutes.  If nothing seems burnging then plug that sucker in.

 

Happy Listening.

 

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