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McIntosh MC2152 power amp technical question
@gphill who is audio classics??  
McIntosh MC2152 power amp technical question
@gphill I already did. Its in the shop and they’re still haven't able to perfected it.   Something wrong with the circuitry and its making the speakers pop and high distortion.  What’s making me upset is they’re keep telling me its normal and i kn... 
McIntosh MC2152 power amp technical question
@basilandco i bought the amp used from another seller.  Not from an actual McIntosh dealer hence why I didn’t get warranty. But im disappointed that warranty doesn’t follow the amp.  Its follow one owner and thats it not transferrable.  Now i left... 
McIntosh MC2152 power amp technical question
@normansizemore that’s exactly i would expect from Mac too. To stand behind their products and people buy an expensive product  they expect stellar service.   Like luxury cars and Toyota.   I’m disappointed in Mac.  Prolly wont buy anything from t... 
McIntosh MC2152 power amp technical question
@mrdecibel they didn’t wanna take it. They told me to bring to near by service center.  I want them to fix it but they don’t want to - they basically steer me away from sending in.  Most big companies will honor warranty regardless of how many own... 
McIntosh MC2152 power amp technical question
@normansizemore yes i am very shocked to find out too.  This is an expensive unit and they didn’t offer me any help at all.  They told me warranty is not transferrable and that’s the end.  Even when i asked to sent in they tried to steer me away. ... 
McIntosh MC2152 power amp technical question
No guys.  Even not connected to preamp still making popping sounds to the right channel. I’m bringing to mcintosh service center.  McIntosh don’t recommend sent it in because its so heavy and transit across country could damage the amp.  
McIntosh MC2152 power amp technical question
@normansizemore  i spoke with them this morning they told me no warranty since im not the original owner. I’m not sure if this is a defect or not.  So you dont think their repair rate not that more expensive than local McIntosh service?  
McIntosh MC2152 power amp technical question
Yes, this is the 70th anniversary edition.  McIntosh is not very helpful and not backing up their products.  I called and they dont help me troubleshoot, all they want is for me to sent in for service.   I bought it second hand so they said warran... 
McIntosh MC2152 power amp technical question
swapping cable and its move the left: meaning when i switch the cable to left speaker (with the right jack) the problem deferred to the left channel.  Which means the right channel input jack is something wrong.  
McIntosh MC2152 power amp technical question
McIntosh said to being in for service and who knows how much they’re going to charge. Arm and a leg!!!  
Need a remote control for my Audio Research CD1 CD Player
Anyone still have the original remote for ARC CD-1 for sale? I’m in need of one now.  Please let me know. Thanks  
McIntosh Tube amps or Solid State?? Advices needed!!
I’m using a Cambridge Audio Azur 851N as a DAC/preamp/streamer.   So seems like most people like sounds of tubes.  Thanks @yogiboy for the article. Its very informative.   
Audio Research VT100 MK1 and LS15 HELP!!!
@lowrider57 im waiting for the DAC to arrived.  We’ll see if its fix the problem for good.  Thanks  
Audio Research VT100 MK1 and LS15 HELP!!!
But I’m still replacing the v3 tube just to be cautious since ARC said that’s not normal.