Vendo; Those blue caps were originally Green. the amps were used as traffic lights in LA before the advent of the yellow caution light. 
Fisher Roll Call: Whatcha' Got ?
- Thread starter rl1856
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Just added this gem to my small Fisher collection here in Switzerland.
An early version x-202, with EFB, restored and modified by Dave Gillespie.
It even came with the original owner's manual, which I will scan for the AK database.
Dave did a fantastic job, and his patience and support for a client with no background in electronics was much appreciated.
It was featured in his thread: Turning Down the Fisher X-202
http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/turning-down-the-fisher-x-202.757457/
I also have the later version Fisher x-202, with EFB, again restored and modified by Dave Gillespie.
It sounds absolutely superb with my EV Interface D's and Ayon Audio S-5 tube network player, even in my small room at home.
It was featured in this thread by Dave, Adding DC Bias/Balance Test Points to the X-202
http://audiokarma.org/forums/index....est-points-to-the-x-202.733937/#post-10026848
Last but not least is my Fisher 1800, which is getting less playing time these days because of the x-202, but is forever a favorite of mine.
- Lithography (Tom )
An early version x-202, with EFB, restored and modified by Dave Gillespie.
It even came with the original owner's manual, which I will scan for the AK database.
Dave did a fantastic job, and his patience and support for a client with no background in electronics was much appreciated.
It was featured in his thread: Turning Down the Fisher X-202
http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/turning-down-the-fisher-x-202.757457/
I also have the later version Fisher x-202, with EFB, again restored and modified by Dave Gillespie.
It sounds absolutely superb with my EV Interface D's and Ayon Audio S-5 tube network player, even in my small room at home.
It was featured in this thread by Dave, Adding DC Bias/Balance Test Points to the X-202
http://audiokarma.org/forums/index....est-points-to-the-x-202.733937/#post-10026848
Last but not least is my Fisher 1800, which is getting less playing time these days because of the x-202, but is forever a favorite of mine.
- Lithography (Tom )
Lithography, those are the nicest 202's I've ever seen, you'll enjoy those for many years to come. Dave went thru all my Fishers as well and they sound just great. Congrats and enjoy! AL
Thanks Al for the compliments. It is nice to know that they were done justice with taking them to Dave, who transformed these two x-202 into something truly special. I will enjoy them everyday, one at home, and one in my printmaking studio for as long as I'm around. Greetings from Bern, Tom
Oh that's why they are Blue! Thanks LarryVendo; Those blue caps were originally Green. the amps were used as traffic lights in LA before the advent of the yellow caution light.
Absolutely beautiful! Not easy to find X202's in that condition and all restored by the master himself
Very nice collection! I'd be moving those myself too...
Bassblaster
Super Member
Ive got a handful of Fishers...none are tube tho.
ill show myself the door.
ill show myself the door.
Ya just gotta love his sense of humor!
It's the meds. The Dr's. put me on a new one to calm me down when the kids shoot off fire-works, or cars backfire, called KICKASSINOL!
1000mg take one a day. And it comes with it's own T-SHIRT.
1000mg take one a day. And it comes with it's own T-SHIRT.
Fattychugs
New Member
I just picked up a 700-t, my first Fischer and would like to get it restored. Any recommendations?
I would strongly suggest you start a thread on the 700-T. You'll get more direct answers than on this thread. In the mean time...................................
If you want to check it out, Use a DIM BULB TESTER with a 75W bulb for the 1st power up and any subsequent power ups when the bulb stays bright. Take lots of pictures underneath from different angles of anything you work on. No if's, and's or butts about it! You'll tend to make mistakes if you don't. The only protection system in it is the speaker fuses. So GO SLOW. Check every Radial and axial electrolytic in it. If you see signs of bulging, leakage (and it has rubber sealed axial Frako's) replace the cap without fail. This is before you POWER UP. The manual comes in 2 versions. 10001-19999 and 30001-39999. Get the one that corresponds to your unit.
If you want someone to work on it, we'll need your location in the profile so we can recommend someone near to you or someone on that side of the country.
If you want to check it out, Use a DIM BULB TESTER with a 75W bulb for the 1st power up and any subsequent power ups when the bulb stays bright. Take lots of pictures underneath from different angles of anything you work on. No if's, and's or butts about it! You'll tend to make mistakes if you don't. The only protection system in it is the speaker fuses. So GO SLOW. Check every Radial and axial electrolytic in it. If you see signs of bulging, leakage (and it has rubber sealed axial Frako's) replace the cap without fail. This is before you POWER UP. The manual comes in 2 versions. 10001-19999 and 30001-39999. Get the one that corresponds to your unit.
If you want someone to work on it, we'll need your location in the profile so we can recommend someone near to you or someone on that side of the country.
Fattychugs
New Member
Im in northern wi. Near Mpls- st paul. Thanks so much
fred soop
Super Member
Actually, CR851-CR854 provide some protection. It will limit the output transistors to about 7.3 amps. They might actually carry that long enough to blow the fuses before the transistors.
I notice you have a Modded Paoli Dynaco MKIII. I heard a pair about 10 years ago and will never forget them. Rare and wonderful sound.
Check with AK'er MATTSD. He's in Ohio I believe.
drdetroit55
New Member
I had a 500C about 40 years ago. My father in law gave it to me, but when we moved he talked me into leaving it in a closet. I think he was afraid he might have to lift it again. That 500C replaced a 450T I bought when I was still in high school in 1972. I was driving Electro-Voice SP15TRXII 15" coaxial with a mocified T-350 tweeter mounted coaxially in a 15" woofer with a massive motor structure, die cast basket, cloth surrounds. Built the cabinets from EV plans. I now have an early X202 integrated amp (7189 outputs) and a 400 receiver as a daily driver. I drive Vandersteen 2ce Signatatures with no problems at all. Soundstage and imaging are stunning. Low end authority is surprising. Vandersteens don't play exceptionally loud but they play as loud as I would ever want to listen, and louder than my wife would.
cambot, gypsy, tom servo, crooooooooow
