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McIntosh MC2300 Amp
schwarcw:
Very nice system there! I agree with MacGeek's recommendations to do shop hiss trouble shooting.
If the amp were the problem, Audio Classics would be the shop to look at it. It would be a beast to ship, but not too painful. Their prices are not cheap but their service is great. Why not make the 6 hour drive up and ask them to ship it back to you? They will package, insure and ship. The amp is worth a factory refresh.
Look here: http://www.audioclassics.com/
MacGeek:
Audio Classics is likely to send the amp to the factory, which is right down the street from their store. The trip is a good idea. They will be able to arrange a factory tour while you are there. However, they have a very large assortment of used Mac, new Mac and other brands. You might end up buying something or trading up.
Brettl:
I love this amp, it has a lots of power but very musical. Not even a scratch on the unit! 128 lbs see link:
http://mcc.berners.ch/power-amplifiers/MC2300.pdf
I talked to Audio Classics before I posted this, just wondered if there was anyone closer that's all. I have been trying to get to Audio Classics for 5 years now, never can seem to make it. :)
Brettl:
MacGeek:
Nice looking rig. Are you using the Marantz as a pre amp?
There is a guy in the Akron/Canton area, whose name escapes me, who is supposed to be a certified Mac tech. I have used a guy outside of Harrisburg for vintage R2R tape deck work. He knows Mac as well. About a 3 1/2 hour drive. Terry DeWick is another well regarded Mac tech, in Knoxville TN; waiting time is typically three months. If all you hear is the hiss you have always heard, I am not sure you need service, at least on the amp.
I don't see a CD player in your rack. If you have one and it has a volume control, try connecting it directly to the power amp. I suspect you will hear an improvement vs going through the vintage Marantz
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