Got a M-45 today

[tuffstuff1]

I really like this amp. It is beautiful and I have something to watch. The red bars are really cool. I have been running McIntosh amps because I need the juice for the Kappa 8's. I have the M-45 hooked to my NS-690II right now. "THROW OUT YOUR GOLD TEETH AND SEE HOW TEY ROLL" COOL! Sounds great!!, but I am using my Mac C-24 as a pre. I know, shame - shame! I would really like to get a Yammie pre amp. to mathch up well with the M-45. Any suggestions for a good match in both looks and performance? I would also like to keep in that era. By the way, when was the M-45 manufactured? I really have not researched because I got it in trade. Thanks a lot.

 

[bob06]

I had a couple of M-45's. Nice Amps. I believe there from the early 80's. C65, C80, C85 are all nice Pre's that would match. I had a C65 matched up to mine.

 

[avionic]

I really like this amp. It is beautiful and I have something to watch. The red bars are really cool. I have been running McIntosh amps because I need the juice for the Kappa 8's. I have the M-45 hooked to my NS-690II right now. "THROW OUT YOUR GOLD TEETH AND SEE HOW TEY ROLL" COOL! Sounds great!!, but I am using my Mac C-24 as a pre. I know, shame - shame! I would really like to get a Yammie pre amp. to mathch up well with the M-45. Any suggestions for a good match in both looks and performance? I would also like to keep in that era. By the way, when was the M-45 manufactured? I really have not researched because I got it in trade. Thanks a lot.

There is a small area in the M-45 that they used some glue to stabilize two large green 1000µf/80vdc caps(Nichicon "KS" muse). This glue is by now causing corrosion to what ever metallic surface it comes in contact with. This includes component leads. AK google search " DSBG"..

 

[yamahammer]

a house full on M series amps a m-45 in the kids room 2 M-85's in the front room one next to my computer been digging the natural sound for years plus Mx- B and P- amps

 

[tuffstuff1]

Thanks for the heads up on the caps. I will check out the search and act accordingly. I want to keep this amp running strong for my NS690II and a complete Yammie system consisting of: M-45, Pre to be determined, YP-D71, NS690II, DVD-S2700BL. What do you think about this combo? Also, the YP-D71 came without a cart. Can I get a recommendation for a cart?

 

[avionic]

Thanks for the heads up on the caps. I will check out the search and act accordingly. I want to keep this amp running strong for my NS690II and a complete Yammie system consisting of: M-45, Pre to be determined, YP-D71, NS690II, DVD-S2700BL. What do you think about this combo? Also, the YP-D71 came without a cart. Can I get a recommendation for a cart?

V15 Type IV..

 

[tuffstuff1]

Where might I purchase this? V15 Type IV

 

[bob06]

Where might I purchase this? V15 Type IV

Ebay might be your best shot.

 

[slow_jazz]

Any of the higher number c series Yamaha pre-amps will work well...

Congrat's...

Nice speakers also.

 

[avionic]

Where might I purchase this? V15 Type IV

Become a subscriber.. Lots of real good deals in Bartertown forum on cartridges , preamps and other gear. Best $25 you can spend in the long run.:thmbsp:

 

[tubed]

I just cleaned the coke(cola), dust, hair, dirt, fibers out of a M-45.
It cleaned up rather nicely and I noticed the glue on the small caps was clearish compared to the DBSG and not glopped on any resistors.
Sounds really nice on my 690 MKIIs

 

[tuffstuff1]

Hey, same combo as me. What pre are you using? I like this setup too.