How many of you guys "keep the lights on" ?
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Even on my lesser non Mac amps that have that ability I don't do that. Akin to saving your headlight bulbs by not driving your car at night.
I have no choice. My MC 2505 has no switch.
I know a guy who says he is "saving" his high beams for "when he might need them."
As for myself, I like to be able to see as best I can at all times. (I do dim them for oncoming traffic!) 
I know a guy who says he is "saving" his high beams for "when he might need them."
As for myself, I like to be able to see as best I can at all times. (I do dim them for oncoming traffic!) 
twiiii
Lunatic Member
The 2505 just had its lamps replaced after 45 years last week and of course they stay on. The others with switches stay on. The way my system is arranged the amps are almost with in reach by my left arm directly to my left. as are the C-34, MR 80 etc.. see photo. The Home theatre, video and other analog stuff is located else where, but as 90% of that stuff is remote controllable, that works for me. The point is the meters are out of my sight if I watching HT or listening to stereo seriously and out of sight to others, but I can easily monitor the outputs when necessary.
joeinid
Well-Known Member
Ha!
I know especially with the newer LED lights it's really not an issue.
I know especially with the newer LED lights it's really not an issue.
I have no choice. My MC 2505 has no switch.
I know a guy who says he is "saving" his high beams for "when he might need them."
sKiZo
Hates received: 92644 43.20°N 85.50°W
Something to consider ... some of the meters don't hold up well to constant heat over time ... check out my brown spots ...
That's the gel layers getting toasted over 30 years, and I only had the amp on when listening.
Then again, I did a LOT of listening over the years. ;-}
That's the gel layers getting toasted over 30 years, and I only had the amp on when listening.
Then again, I did a LOT of listening over the years. ;-}
miketuason
Ferrari & McIntosh
My 601s and c2300 always stays on until it's movie time then all lights turn off.
Beowulf62
Active Member
Off most of the time...simply because the C2200 is in another room and I don't see it much. Have plenty of replacement bulbs so it wouldn't be an issue in any case. Though as pointed out above the gel will discolour with age. This can be mitigated by small spacers between the meter shroud and the circuit board which improves ventilation.
Lights on all the time. Dont think I can turn them off.....
chuckworkb
Super Member
My feeling is McIntosh meter lights are meant to be on. I did the Audio Classics LED upgrade a few years back as well.
gizzyman47
Super Member
I leave them on. Thats part of the Mac appeal!
MORTIS
Alien Member
I leave them on when the system is on, and I leave the system on only a couple days a week. The meters are useful for giving me an approximation of volume output, plus they just look so nice.
Kev: I have 10 incandescent bulbs in my MC202 which I replaced in 2012. I don't have a workbench that allows efficient replacement of any pars in my gear, and those bulbs are soldered onto several little boards, so it was a tedious PITA to change them. Every time I power up the amp I watch in anticipation of a burned out bulb; I really don't look forward to changing them again. Next time however I'll probably order those long-life bulbs from a member on here. Can't remember his name at the moment.
Lights on....bulbs blow, replace them.....all good..
Kev: I have 10 incandescent bulbs in my MC202 which I replaced in 2012. I don't have a workbench that allows efficient replacement of any pars in my gear, and those bulbs are soldered onto several little boards, so it was a tedious PITA to change them. Every time I power up the amp I watch in anticipation of a burned out bulb; I really don't look forward to changing them again. Next time however I'll probably order those long-life bulbs from a member on here. Can't remember his name at the moment.
