bulbs

@middlemass, there are only 2 mcintosh dealers where i live. the other one is twice as fer from the place i'm talking abot! well, it's only a buld out! no big thing!!

Spend the money 

Forget the cost of the bulb.  I have no clue as to how hard it is to get to the bulb. I had a friend some years ago who had a car where they had to undo the engine mounts and hike up the engine to change the spark plugs. Not too much for parts, but a LOT for labor. 

And, maybe this is just what it takes for a retail stereo store to stay in business these days.

Take photos before you take it in!