All the battery pack does is remember the touch button selections when the unit gets totally
powered off. Pretty near useless function, esp. weighed against the probability of a battery
leakage mess.

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"N Cook" wrote in message
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Just an afterthought.
What does the 6V barttery do ?
With power to the standby transformer the front pannel selections stay as
selected.

"Stephen Sank" wrote in message
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The 120V version of the 730 has a primary power switch on the back, but
the 120/240V version
does not. Not sure about the 220V version. The main power switch is the
touch-sensor button
on the front, which is powered by a small transformer/supply that's always
on(unless the rear
switch is off, on the 120v version at least). For this reason, it is not
possible to bring it
up on a variac, but I would not even consider that necessary. Other than
occassional minor
issues with the low voltage power supply(+/-15V for preamp & tuner), their
pretty damned
reliable. Just be prepared to replaced dozens of tiny lamps(14v/40mA) in
the front panel,
which are a bit challenging to get to.
The 730 is one of my favorite receivers in the world.

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Stephen Sank, Owner & Ribbon Mic Restorer
Talking Dog Transducer Company
http://stephensank.com
5517 Carmelita Drive N.E.
Albuquerque, New Mexico [87111]
505-332-0336
Auth. Nakamichi & McIntosh servicer
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"N Cook" wrote in message
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Incredably neavy lump. Unused for years and unknown history and mains
lead
is mildewed so
I wanted to insppect innards first and then power up on a variac.
Eventually twigged how to remove the top cover. Innards perfectly clean
and
healthy looking.
But now stumped - where on earth is the on/off switch ?

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