Luxman M02

How many times have you tried to power it up?
If just once.. try, try again. Caps need a bit of 'juicing' before they work right after a long period on none use. And the amp is shutting down because it's getting bad internal readings... If you try a few more times.. it might just realize it is OK and stay turned on. IMO. What have you got to loose? I would say turn it on if it shuts down again.. unplug it and try the next day...

True, Tpreaves, it is indeed my money. I was just wondering if anyone else had the same problem with this particular unit and felt it was or wasn't worth dumping money into. I've had it setting around for years and feel it's time to toss it or try and get it fixed. I'll probably have it looked at and set a certain price that I won't go over.

I don't know, Elizabeth, I've tried it numerous times and it always does the same thing. I was told by a friend that Luxman used liquid filled capacitors around that era and over time they have a tendancy to dry out.

I just thought I'd throw it out there to see if anyone could shed some light on the problem. It's a shame, it's a cool looking unit. I hate bailing on stereo gear.

If your by a tech call him and he'll tell you the looking over price,50-75-80??????Might as well spend a little,it could be special.Obviously we dont know or we would say.Done any research?Take the top off and send a pic,someone here SHOULD know whether its worth anything.Could have special Tamura,Takahashi etc. transformers.I havent a clue,but I wish you good luck Hazard,cheers,Bob

Good call Hazard,set a budget and stick to it.I have the matching C-02 preamp and while they are both nice units,they're not in the collectable realm.Good luck.

i had a luxman 120 mk2 amp that was overheating and shutting down.turns out it just needed the channel bias reset.