After a long search, I finally found a MC352 that suited me. It sounds great, but I have a couple of questions.
The on/off switch rotates clockwise 3 or 4 positions past on position. The amp is off in these positions. Is this normal? One of the positions makes a "mechanical" sound that sounds as if the knob is moving something almost like a linkage.
The meters don't read the same when the preamp is on mono. if the left one is reading 3.5 watts, the right one is well over toward 35 watts. Is this normal? Can it be corrected?
I'm using Altec 604's, which are pretty efficient - 101 db, I believe. I'm using the 8 ohm taps. Under very enthusiastic listening conditions, the meters will bounce up pretty close to the 350 watt level. This doesn't seem right.
The amp was supposed to have been checked out by a certified Mac repair guy, but the seller has yet to produce the paperwork. Would the meter problems have been identified or corrected during a normal service? Are they even problems?
Thanks,
Ed
The on/off switch rotates clockwise 3 or 4 positions past on position. The amp is off in these positions. Is this normal? One of the positions makes a "mechanical" sound that sounds as if the knob is moving something almost like a linkage.
The meters don't read the same when the preamp is on mono. if the left one is reading 3.5 watts, the right one is well over toward 35 watts. Is this normal? Can it be corrected?
I'm using Altec 604's, which are pretty efficient - 101 db, I believe. I'm using the 8 ohm taps. Under very enthusiastic listening conditions, the meters will bounce up pretty close to the 350 watt level. This doesn't seem right.
The amp was supposed to have been checked out by a certified Mac repair guy, but the seller has yet to produce the paperwork. Would the meter problems have been identified or corrected during a normal service? Are they even problems?
Thanks,
Ed
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