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Store and not use Mcintosh gear for a while. Anything I need to know?
Hi!
I have a couple of Mc501’s, c500t and mcd500 and because of housing arrangement needs to store the equipment in its original boxes in a large closet for a couple of years. The room is normal tempered with normal humidity. Is there anything else besides that that I need to think about so it wont take any damage or anything from not be used for so long? Thanks! |
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Dust everything off, pack them up and put them away with no worries. As long as they're stored in a temp and humidity controlled space, you shouldn't have any issues.
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Throw some silica gel dessicant packs in the boxes for good measure.
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Couple of years? Couldn’t do it. They’d go in my bedroom if needed as be put to use
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Another vote for the silica gel. I would also build a platform for the bottom box if you are stacking them in order to keep them off the floor just in case, you never know.
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Yes. Two or three lengths of 2x4 will work to allow some air flow and kept any moisture from being drawn into the cardboard or amps.
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I would be happy to store them for you.
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Silica in the box, and clean them. off completely with a very well rung out damp micro fiber cloth... leave no dirt or dust on them whatsoever..
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