NOSValves Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 Hey Mc experts. I have a Mc in the shop for a new transformer and have it installed and rebiased and started wondering at what level of Mc Quality I'm listening too. So how does the MC502 50 watts per channel slim line rate in the Mc line of amps. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted May 11, 2003 Author Share Posted May 11, 2003 From what I have been told and the owner was told the problem with the transformer was common for this model. It didn't blow it was noisy. The amp worked fine and never quit working it just became noisier and noiser. I just did what Mc said needed to be done. They wanted $400+ to do it and the tranformer was only $65 directly from them. Craig PS I don't remember asking what was wrong with it !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiohead Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 Ryan, You don't by chance do any McIntosh restoration as a side business/hobby do you? I just purchased a pair of MC-30's and was considering sending them to Audioclassics but I heard they charge an arm and two legs. I just thought I would ask as it seems you have an appreciation for McIntosh units. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-malotky Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 Craig I have never heard the 502, so, sorry Im not much help here. Looking at the pic and data on Roger Russels page, looks kind of un-conventional as far as McIntosh is concerned. I too would be interested to learn if anybody here does MC refurbishing. JM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiohead Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 Ryan, You have mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtaylor Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 Hey Ryan,glad to hear someone else with mac's.Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnBob Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 I used to use a 502 at work. It was a great little amp - better sounding, at least to me - than the Mc 2100s and Mc 250s and subjectively much more powerful than the 250. Ours tested out at 75-80 wpc rms. The only problems we ever had with it were the green Powerguard lights, which burned out on a regular basis. Other than that, I'd recommend one in a minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 Rats. I note you are in PA. Bit of a drag trying to ship 75 lbs. of 2100 from Texas. I've a 2100 with a weak or anemic left channel. Doesn't sound bad, just will not balance with the right. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-Man Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 I don't know about cost, but McIntosh does service and repair all their old models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 Please Dave, DO consider getting your MC2100 repaired. One of my brothers owns a MC2100 and it's an excellent performer with his HT rig. It's a wonderful sounding amp worthy of repair! You won't regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 I'd love to, man. Just a question of available expertise and bucks. Pretty much the way things go, huh. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 I can relate to that. But if you ever do get the opportunity, please consider it. Maybe you should e-mail 350 Nova SS (Ryan) for a quote. Whatever you decide, best of luck to ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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