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mc602
many thanks for the responses. since i'm planning on keeping it forever, is there any negative issues that i should know in the long run?? 
mc602
one of the lights on the right side of one meter went out recently. i would have it replaced but that amp 'weighs' too much to move! LOL!! 
How old are your speakers
i should buy better speakers but have no funds since i'm retired. i do have 600 watts per chanell though.  
How old are your speakers
i've heard the phrase 'bose, no highs, no lows' but i have 4 901's series 2 speakers which i bought back in i think 1972. 
What does moving from a 150 watt amp to a 400 watt amp get you?
I've read the 'stereo review' magazine from 1970 to it's end. they say that to hear a difference in volume you have to triple the wattage to hear a 3 decibel increase. from 100 watts you need 300 watts. from 300 watts you need 900 watts. from 900 ... 
re capping
doe's re-capping depend on how many hours you use your equipment. if you bought a new unit and only use it 8 hours a week. when would you know if you need re-capping? 
re capping
thanks for all the comments. but my last question is, if my system sounds ok should i worry about 'anything'? 
re capping
for the past 6 years i only use my equipment like 6 hours a week. should i worry about the 'caps'?? 
Martin Logan speakers
there's a mcintosh dealer in whittier ca. that's been around since the late 50's or so. they like matin logan speakers.  
re capping
thanks roberjerman. but by keeping my units on 24/7, would'nt the bulbs burn out faster? 
Anyone Using Bose 901 speakers In A Home Theater?
i have 4 bose 901's i purchased back during the 4 chanell era. today i use it in a 2 chanell system. i would think that if you wanted to use these in a home theater setup you sholud have it in a room with no windows because the way they were desig... 
mcintosh home theater pre-amp tuners.
hlg3, i did'nt say that my 4 speakers are 4 bose 901 series 2 speakers. i used to visit a mcintosh dealer to look at there products . he told me that he never heard of a mcintosh amp powering these speakers.  
mcintosh home theater pre-amp tuners.
i am not an audiofile. i'm 65 and bought my first system back in the 4 chanell days which i used all the time from then till 1990 then i took a 10 years vacation from my equipment. in 2000  i did buy a 2205 amp till 2011. then my son gave me his 6... 
McIntosh Mc-500
why would you want to buy a glass faceplate made by some other than McIntosh? i'm from hawaii too!!! 
very little power?
i have a mx132 unit. it's connected to my tv. i don't have any issues with the volume. read you owners manual.