How do you clean a McIntosh amp?

heh. throw it into the sea?

seriously, I'd say try some chrome polish. it will take off the lettering, yes - so be careful. I'd not use WD-40, not meant for that. will just make a mess.

just yank all the tubes, wash them in the sink if need be. They are just tubes, not Faberge eggs! Same goes for the amp. Swab it down - it's just a Mc, not a shrine.

good luck

-Ed

Washing tubes will typically take the lettering off of them.

Using a very mild cleaner, such as something like Murphy's oil soap highly diluted in warm water, may help to remove the "grunge" without removing the lettering on the amp itself. Obviously, the milder the cleaner, the more elbow grease involved.

This allows you to concentrate on what really needs cleaning and simply go over the rest with a "quick rinse". You can use an old toothbrush as a scrubbing agent, as this works well and can get into the cracks and crevices without going crazy. The oil in the cleaner will give old and faded faceplates a fresh, rich colour while applying a thin protective coat to any bare or chromed metal. In turn, this helps keep them from any further pitting. Sean
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Thanks for the suggestions. I begin cleaning this weekend.