Fisher X100C
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That model came in original, 'B', 'C' and 'D'. A very nice integrated of 20-25 wpc.
Seth
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The amp did not come in a "D" version....the only Fisher amplifier to make it to "D" was the X-101.
The X-100 series of amps...is interesting AND confusing. They were Fisher's "entry level" amplifiers in terms of features, power output, and price.
The original X-100 was a 6BQ5/EL-84 amp...with a 5AR4 rectifier. It was first released with the 1960-1961 style face panel (rolled brass) and in 1962 was updated cosmetically with a "1962" face panel....which looks like the common Fisher amps such as the X-202-B, X-100-B, etc. The X-100 was about 18 WPC. It also used 7247/12DW7's in the phase splitter/ audio pre-amp stage.
The X-100-B (late 1962, early 1963) was a 7868 amp...with solid state rectification...good for about 24 WPC. We are now using all 12AX7's in the preamp section. We now also have a headphone jack....and no longer have low level output controls. The X-100-B lasted until roughly late 1964.
The X-100-B was also available in kit form as the KX-100...the only difference between the two is that the KX-100 lacks a bias adjustment pot...it uses a fixed resistor. The KX-100 lasted the entire run of Fisher "Stratakits" which was until 1968.
The X-100-C (late 1964, early 1965) was in the last series of tube amplifiers that Fisher made. They share the die cast face panels that were introduced with the first solid state units Fisher made (the 600-T, TFM-300, TX-300) and also have different knobs. We are still using the 7868 output tube...and Fisher added AC balance controls. There are some circut changes...but they are very slight. Output is the same as the X-100-B.
Fisher also made a strange series of amps using the X-100 name...the all have different cosmetics...and look like an attempt to clear out parts. They are not listed in ANY Fisher Handbooks (the "catalogs" that fisher used from 1962 on) and are quite strange. The first in this series was the X-100A and it has a 1962 style face panel...but 1965 style knobs...and a 1965 nameplate and uses 6BQ5's/EL84's. It also dropped the tube rectifier.
They than made the X-100-2 and the X-100-3...I am unclear on the X-100-2...the X-100-3 uses a 1965 die cast face panel...and was also available in kit form as the KX-90. All of the above amps use the 6BQ5/EL84 tube, are solid state rectified, and are good for about 18 WPC.
All of the X-100's are great sounding amplifiers...and are available quite cheaply. The X-100 (tube rectified) and X-100-B are the most valuable of the X-100 series of amps....the X-100-C is the least valuable .
The X-100-C is a low demand item not because of sonics or reliability...but at this time most people are turned off by the "solid state cosmetics". If you like the way it looks...you will be dollars ahead. I used one for a while...and have restored many of the X-100's....and love the sound of all of them.
All of the X-100's are also easy to restore...
I will attach a picture of the X-100-C.
The X-100 series of amps...is interesting AND confusing. They were Fisher's "entry level" amplifiers in terms of features, power output, and price.
The original X-100 was a 6BQ5/EL-84 amp...with a 5AR4 rectifier. It was first released with the 1960-1961 style face panel (rolled brass) and in 1962 was updated cosmetically with a "1962" face panel....which looks like the common Fisher amps such as the X-202-B, X-100-B, etc. The X-100 was about 18 WPC. It also used 7247/12DW7's in the phase splitter/ audio pre-amp stage.
The X-100-B (late 1962, early 1963) was a 7868 amp...with solid state rectification...good for about 24 WPC. We are now using all 12AX7's in the preamp section. We now also have a headphone jack....and no longer have low level output controls. The X-100-B lasted until roughly late 1964.
The X-100-B was also available in kit form as the KX-100...the only difference between the two is that the KX-100 lacks a bias adjustment pot...it uses a fixed resistor. The KX-100 lasted the entire run of Fisher "Stratakits" which was until 1968.
The X-100-C (late 1964, early 1965) was in the last series of tube amplifiers that Fisher made. They share the die cast face panels that were introduced with the first solid state units Fisher made (the 600-T, TFM-300, TX-300) and also have different knobs. We are still using the 7868 output tube...and Fisher added AC balance controls. There are some circut changes...but they are very slight. Output is the same as the X-100-B.
Fisher also made a strange series of amps using the X-100 name...the all have different cosmetics...and look like an attempt to clear out parts. They are not listed in ANY Fisher Handbooks (the "catalogs" that fisher used from 1962 on) and are quite strange. The first in this series was the X-100A and it has a 1962 style face panel...but 1965 style knobs...and a 1965 nameplate and uses 6BQ5's/EL84's. It also dropped the tube rectifier.
They than made the X-100-2 and the X-100-3...I am unclear on the X-100-2...the X-100-3 uses a 1965 die cast face panel...and was also available in kit form as the KX-90. All of the above amps use the 6BQ5/EL84 tube, are solid state rectified, and are good for about 18 WPC.
All of the X-100's are great sounding amplifiers...and are available quite cheaply. The X-100 (tube rectified) and X-100-B are the most valuable of the X-100 series of amps....the X-100-C is the least valuable .
The X-100-C is a low demand item not because of sonics or reliability...but at this time most people are turned off by the "solid state cosmetics". If you like the way it looks...you will be dollars ahead. I used one for a while...and have restored many of the X-100's....and love the sound of all of them.
All of the X-100's are also easy to restore...
I will attach a picture of the X-100-C.
jcmjrt
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There are a lot of good choices - Klipsch Heresy, Dynaco A-25, AR-3, KLH-5 - and they all sound very differently! Speakers all sound so different. I'm beginning to think that they should be considered something like shoes - you need different pairs for different activities and moods.
If your confused by Fisher model numbers, join the club!
F'rinstance, somebody asks about a Fisher 202... there's a mono series 202 (console) receiver, a 202-T tuner/preamp, X-202 integrated amp, and 202 Futura receiver(early solid state).
Maybe we can convince Fisherdude and Jimmydee to collaborate on a REAL Fisher web site, starting with a timeline of models. Doesn''t have to equal the HHScott site... at least not right away. I'll contribute a dozen Sams folders for Fisher that I have scanned...
F'rinstance, somebody asks about a Fisher 202... there's a mono series 202 (console) receiver, a 202-T tuner/preamp, X-202 integrated amp, and 202 Futura receiver(early solid state).
Maybe we can convince Fisherdude and Jimmydee to collaborate on a REAL Fisher web site, starting with a timeline of models. Doesn''t have to equal the HHScott site... at least not right away. I'll contribute a dozen Sams folders for Fisher that I have scanned...
NOSValves
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Tom,
I agree a good Fisher information site would be excellent. I'm sure many of us would donate to help offest the cost. I've donated regularly to Lee at the Scott site. I used to frequent the forums and mailing list but found to many undesirables preying on the newbies hard for me to deal with so I stay off that part of the site. I just answer people questions privately through email to avoid the hassles.
Craig
I agree a good Fisher information site would be excellent. I'm sure many of us would donate to help offest the cost. I've donated regularly to Lee at the Scott site. I used to frequent the forums and mailing list but found to many undesirables preying on the newbies hard for me to deal with so I stay off that part of the site. I just answer people questions privately through email to avoid the hassles.
Craig
Well, I'm thinking...
Btw, whatever happened to Jimmydee? His last post was 11/24.
Btw, whatever happened to Jimmydee? His last post was 11/24.
highcut28
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Hi All, I am a new member and i am here becos i was researching this amp.
Well actually the X100 3 and NOSvalves excellent review above goes a long way to clarify the confusing nomenclature Fisher used.
I was interested in this amp becos it quite resembled my dad's TX 300 that i spent endless days listening to in the 60s and 70s.
Well i bought the amp and it has astounded me.
My LS35A sings and it drives my TDL RTL3 with aplomb.
I cannot believe this was an entry level valve integrated from Fisher.
Its way nicer than the TX 300 which of course was a tranny model.
Well actually the X100 3 and NOSvalves excellent review above goes a long way to clarify the confusing nomenclature Fisher used.
I was interested in this amp becos it quite resembled my dad's TX 300 that i spent endless days listening to in the 60s and 70s.
Well i bought the amp and it has astounded me.
My LS35A sings and it drives my TDL RTL3 with aplomb.
I cannot believe this was an entry level valve integrated from Fisher.
Its way nicer than the TX 300 which of course was a tranny model.
audiodon
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X-100-3 is my favorite EL-84 style amp. It has 7189 outputs. The microdetail is astounding, the circuitry is accessible and simple, and the sound is just great. 7189 is a stronger 6BQ5.
These models of integrated amp are difficult to keep straight if genealogy is your goal. jimmydee's post was most informative.
These models of integrated amp are difficult to keep straight if genealogy is your goal. jimmydee's post was most informative.
