McIntosh MC 8207 Power Guard Problem

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rich58b

McIntosh MC 8207 Power Guard Problem
« on: 14 Mar 2021, 02:57 am »
I’m running a 5.1 system, through an MX121 Pre/Pro, but this amp has 7 channels. I’m using only 5 of them. It’s set up according to the manual directions. Last night, the Power Guard light came on for the two unused channels. Seeing as these lights are supposedly active when the amp is overdriven and there’s clipping, I can’t figure out what’s wrong. I had hoped that it would correct itself after being turned off for the night, but today,, it’s the same. 
Anyone else have a problem like this or a suggestion? It seems to be working OK, but I don’t want to screw it up.
Sorry if I got this in the wrong place. I finally found where it should go, but can’t figure out how to delete this thread.

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Re: McIntosh MC 8207 Power Guard Problem
« Reply #1 on: 14 Mar 2021, 03:25 am »
I’m running a 5.1 system, through an MX121 Pre/Pro, but this amp has 7 channels. I’m using only 5 of them. It’s set up according to the manual directions. Last night, the Power Guard light came on for the two unused channels. Seeing as these lights are supposedly active when the amp is overdriven and there’s clipping, I can’t figure out what’s wrong. I had hoped that it would correct itself after being turned off for the night, but today,, it’s the same. 
Anyone else have a problem like this or a suggestion? It seems to be working OK, but I don’t want to screw it up.
Sorry if I got this in the wrong place. I finally found where it should go, but can’t figure out how to delete this thread.
Hi,
The Starting Block Circle is really for people to introduce themselves.
This question/thread is best posted in the Solid State Circle, so I'll move it there for you now.

rich58b

Re: McIntosh MC 8207 Power Guard Problem
« Reply #2 on: 15 Mar 2021, 05:38 am »
Thanks, I realized that after I posted, but couldn’t figure out how to delete it!