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That is the article that I read back in the day that started me on the FisherQuest. I already had McIntosh, Marantz, etc. but Fisher was something I hadn't thought about for a long time. So glad I read it!

Heh, you know how I feel about vague thread titles!

I am the best looking guy here? Yes, and it's damn true.

Guys, come on! Some of the tubes you are describing cost more in a matched pair than a Fisher 500C receiver. Give the guy a break, recommend something he doesn't have to go into debt to get. Not everyone in the world has a giant tube stash like we do. Give him some real world choices....

Beautiful machine. Think I'll go fire mine up right now..

You have a very early one. Got too hot like that so they redesigned..

Give that 800B some more air ventilation and room on top. Can't breathe in that hole..

The 500B by far (if you have a good one..)

Sure, all it takes is money (too much of it).

Oh, they made that. It's called the Marantz 8B.

Wise words. All of my gear matches as much as possible, including same tube brands, etc. The B is more euphonic, the C more accurate. Both wonderful (especially for the price).

The 500B/800B is more of what I want sound-wise from a vintage piece. I have accurate tube gear all over the place, big deal. When I'm in the mood for that old-time sound, it's the "B" for me. When people want 3D sound at a 2D price, I tell them to find a Fisher 500B, it has that tube...

Oh, come on, name them!

Glad to see another 800B back in action. Think I'll go fire mine up right now!

Can you repost pic? Nothing but an "X".

I love the 800B the best. I love the way it sounds, the way it looks, the way it smells, dang it, like old Kennedy era electronics. I have a minty 500B, 500C, 800B and 800C and the 800B wins for that magic tone. Enjoy your restoration and the end result!

I have all Telefunken, Mullard, etc., in my Fisher 500B/500C/800B/800C but I have a giant supply and since most Fishers came with them, for me it's fine. But a single 12AX7 NOS ribbed plate Telefunken costs $100.00 or so now which is just crazy.

Just don't go for some new old stock tubes that cost more than the Fisher unit is worth. That way lies madness..

Agreed. You want to mod something, go find a Dynakit!

Very nice!

I'm pretty sure that will be a waste of time and money but knock yourself out! Never heard a GE that could top a Tele.

Are those Fisher 12AX7's Teles or what?

Probably from this guy. He makes the best cabinets for Fisher, Mac, Marantz, etc. http://mcintoshcabinets.com/pages/fisher.htm

I have an 800B and I agree, better than I thought it would be, phono wise. Using a nice, balanced cart (Shure V15) helps..

I'm sorry, I don't want to argue with you but the switch only reverses ONE set of speaker leads, throwing the sound "out of phase". Nothing to do with absolute polarity, an issue that wasn't even really discovered, talked about or worried about until the 1980's...