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MC 240 ReTube or Replace
For anyone following this it's been 2 weeks now with no problems.So I'm thinking that I may have an intermittent loose connection on a tube socket.I've also been thinking about the Quick Silver 60 watt mono amps which would give me less than 3... 
MC 240 ReTube or Replace
As to the biasing I have resistors on hand and used such to achieve proper biasing.The amp has over 1000 hours on it with no other problems.  
MC 240 ReTube or Replace
OK I swapped the output tubes side to side, reseated all the other tubes and replaced the internal b+ fuse.I powered it up and listened to it for 2 3/4 hours with no problems....That has been it's history...  After 3 or so power ups .. a burst of ... 
MC 240 ReTube or Replace
Thanks for the suggestion of lifts....I've used them over the years for several motorcycle builds :-)BUT you still have to get the amp onto the lift And THEY DON'T DO STAIRS WELL :-)  
MC 240 ReTube or Replace
Yup the power section was replaced with the capacitors.My older than dirt back will NOT allow me to lug around a 60 lb amp these days....There are internal and external fuses which have randomly blown and to do a lot of further testing I'm going t... 
Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?)
@pelletfan Thanks for your post. So far so good, but I’m going to put them through their paces. Your suggestion of a stand is SUPER helpful. Select the stand height so that the tweeters are at or just above your ear level where listening. 
Monitors for a 240
Decision made.I ordered a pair of Salk SS  6Ms in December.I’ve had my Salk SS 6M’s now for about 6 weeks now and I love them as they are everything and more than I’d hoped for, to say nothing about the exceptional Salk fit and finish.   Salk  ... 
Speaker shootout update; aggressive treble eliminating some (fairly?)
I hope you find the SS 6Ms acceptable. I’ve had my Salk SS 6M’s now for about 6 weeks now and I love them as they are everything and more than I’d hoped for, to say nothing about the exceptional Salk fit and finish.   Salk  StreamPlayer (Roon), ... 
Bookshelf Speakers for Large Room
Give Jim Salk a call. 
How many NICE looking high end floor standing speaker are there at present
Time to have a look at Salk Sound.Lots of choices there......... 
Replacement for Kimber 8TC cables
I am relocating my speakers and need some cables that are a couple feet longer. 
Monitors for a 240
I’m still struggling with speaker choices for my MC 240. My current choices are: Aerial Acoustics 5T DeVores Fidelity Gibbon 3XL Dynaudio Contour 20   In looking at the specifications and reviews, it appears that my MC 240 might be a bit o... 
Monitors for a 240
I'm trying to keep peace in the family. My wife HATES my Lowther Medalians due to the size. So it appears that she will accept monitor / bookshelf speakers on stands....Go figure. 
Monitors for a 240
I'm currently leaning towards a pair of Aerial Acoustics 5T.Any thoughts?