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Old 08-05-2014, 12:47 AM
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I see the RS232 port on the rear apron. This is most likely where the software is initially downloaded to the preamp and where software updates would be downloaded to the preamp. I remember having to update my MR88 tuner software via its RS232 port. I had to use an old Windows XP laptop to get it done. Lucky for me I still have an XP laptop in the closet with an RS232 port and a couple old cables still hanging around.
I would assume this is the same as the C48/50.

The RS232 port is not where the updates are loaded onto the pre-amp....

Its all done though the USB using a updater program you have to get from McIntosh, which also has the firmware/USB audio update within it...
Two different applications are used, one for firmware and one for USB audio.

You also have to assess a particular part of the menu in the pre-amp to perform this operation.

It is all designed now to work with Windows 7.

I have done firmware and USB audio updates on my C48, its pretty straight forward, but McIntosh recommend having a dealer do it, they only helped me out because I am way down in New Zealand with no dealer, I had Mike from AC put me in touch with Mr Hinton at McIntosh, he explained there would be no accountability on McIntosh's part if I stuffed it up.....
If you make a mistake with the firmware, or you lose power during the process, you can brick the unit (turn it into a doorstop)....Which is why its not really a user operation.
As part of my job as an audio systems engineer, I am used to doing this sort of thing, so I was comfortable doing it.....

In the case of this C2500, I would be doing a factory reset on it.....Has this been done?
This is the first thing I would try, maybe during the brownout somehow during the boot up cycle the unit corrupted itself, this would be remedied by a factory reset....

There is no state that the pre-amp could go into where it is looking for an update or anything like that.....
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Old 08-05-2014, 12:49 AM
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Yeah at this point it's best to bring it in for service. There could be another problem you may never detect. I am amazed at how may power serges I am reading on this site and it always seems to be McItosh taking the hit and not coming out alive.
Thats why my whole system runs through an online UPS........
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Old 08-05-2014, 01:01 AM
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I would assume this is the same as the C48/50.

The RS232 port is not where the updates are loaded onto the pre-amp....

Its all done though the USB using a updater program you have to get from McIntosh, which also has the firmware/USB audio update within it...
Two different applications are used, one for firmware and one for USB audio.

You also have to assess a particular part of the menu in the pre-amp to perform this operation.

It is all designed now to work with Windows 7.

I have done firmware and USB audio updates on my C48, its pretty straight forward, but McIntosh recommend having a dealer do it, they only helped me out because I am way down in New Zealand with no dealer, I had Mike from AC put me in touch with Mr Hinton at McIntosh, he explained there would be no accountability on McIntosh's part if I stuffed it up.....
If you make a mistake with the firmware, or you lose power during the process, you can brick the unit (turn it into a doorstop)....Which is why its not really a user operation.
As part of my job as an audio systems engineer, I am used to doing this sort of thing, so I was comfortable doing it.....

In the case of this C2500, I would be doing a factory reset on it.....Has this been done?
This is the first thing I would try, maybe during the brownout somehow during the boot up cycle the unit corrupted itself, this would be remedied by a factory reset....

There is no state that the pre-amp could go into where it is looking for an update or anything like that.....
kevzep.......Thank you for the clarification on the firmware download process via USB.

I see in the manual that the Factory Rest is different from the Microprocessor Reset. Hopefully Brian will give the Factory Reset a try. That may do the trick.
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Old 08-05-2014, 04:58 PM
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Fellas, tried the factory reset as well to no avail. I'm gonna take it in to my Dealer here in Portland, OR to look at. Appreciate it everyone!

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Old 08-05-2014, 06:30 PM
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Fellas, tried the factory reset as well to no avail. I'm gonna take it in to my Dealer here in Portland, OR to look at. Appreciate it everyone!

Brian Ebert
Thats a shame it didn't work....

I would say the next step is reload the firmware, its probably corrupted itself with the brownout.....

Off to the dealer then, if you are lucky, they should be able to reload the firmware while you wait, it doesn't take that long....
If that doesn't work then it will off to the McIntosh factory......
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Old 08-05-2014, 10:41 PM
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If you accidentally enter software update mode the unit will wait forever for a USB connection and an update. I have seen this 4 times now. The unit appears to be stuck in standby.

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Hey Fellas, just an update. My dealer here in Portland, OR and I worked at length with Chuck at Mcintosh and he came to the conclusion that the Preamp is dust and they are going to send out a brand new one to us with an apology for my trouble. Fantastic service! The "phantom update" would not even work when they tried to force it. Thanks for all the ideas! John at Pearl Audio leant me a nice Preamp to get me through the next week or two.
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Old 08-08-2014, 07:51 AM
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Hey Fellas, just an update. My dealer here in Portland, OR and I worked at length with Chuck at Mcintosh and he came to the conclusion that the Preamp is dust and they are going to send out a brand new one to us with an apology for my trouble. Fantastic service! The "phantom update" would not even work when they tried to force it. Thanks for all the ideas! John at Pearl Audio leant me a nice Preamp to get me through the next week or two.
Brian.......Sounds like McIntosh and Pearl Audio are making you whole again. You can't ask for better customer service than that. .
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Old 08-08-2014, 11:57 PM
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Hey Fellas, just an update. My dealer here in Portland, OR and I worked at length with Chuck at Mcintosh and he came to the conclusion that the Preamp is dust and they are going to send out a brand new one to us with an apology for my trouble. Fantastic service! The "phantom update" would not even work when they tried to force it. Thanks for all the ideas! John at Pearl Audio leant me a nice Preamp to get me through the next week or two.
Thats great news, the dealer is looking after you, a new C2500 is on the way.....thats something to look forward to....
I have had dealings with Chuck, he's great bloke......very helpful....
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Old 08-09-2014, 12:25 AM
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Wow Cool beans

Maybe they can pesonalize it for you to? a little gold leaf goes a long ways
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