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  1. ssouci

    Vintage tube amps - Cooling fans & keeping them cool

    I'm wondering what others are doing to keep their vintage stereo tube amplifiers running cool, eg. older tube units by The Fisher, HH Scott, Eico, McIntosh, Marantz, etc. most were designed to run on historically-lower mains voltages so will run hotter now because of today's higher volatges...
    • ssouci
    • Thread
    • cool cooling eico fans fisher hot scott
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Eico Place
  2. Moth R. Superior

    Recap standard?

    Yesterday I scored a pair of absolutely flawless Fisher XP44b's, in pretty much brand new condition. I was super impressed with the sound that these "Little Giants" brought to the table, I'm still beside myself. What I was wondering: should I assume just because of their age ('71-'73) that a...
  3. Gary Mattis

    Fisher 400 , mod, ? rebuild ? why mod ?

    I am about to rebuild a 400 , with 2nd. Edition , one with Full wave diode rectified. I see mods on here that change the amp and tone over a few watts of power ? , The amp in question has no issues and is a pristine rebuild. Power voltages match SKU prior to the rebuild. This amp has not been...
  4. Gary Mattis

    Fisher 400 , mod, ? rebuild ? why mod ?

    I am about to rebuild a 400 , with 2nd. Edition, one with Full wave diode rectified. I see mods on here that I think would change the amps tone over just a few watts of power ? , The amp in question has no issues and is a pristine rebuild. Power voltages match SKU prior to the rebuild. This amp...
  5. pantoramasan

    HH Scott 222 (a) selector switch problem

    HH Scott 222 (a) selector switch problem? or maybe something else? Unit fires up normally. However, when in stereo mode only one channel works: When in mono balance “A” mode, sound ok out of speaker: When in balance mono “B” mode, sound ok out of speaker: Monophonic Records mode, both...
  6. pantoramasan

    Any opinions on Cooling fans for Tube Amps?

    I want a very quiet fan for my tube amps. So far everything I tried does not offer the whisper quite I would like. Anyone have a link to good quality quiet fans? Thanks!
  7. M

    Fisher MC-725 Help

    Picked up a fished MC-725 all in one for $5. This guy is making no sound at all from the speakers or headphone outputs. Also where can I get a manual online for this model? Also is it worth repairing or just toss it and keep the 1970s era BSR?
  8. Sam08861

    Restoration kits for Fisher 500B restore; What's missing?

    I've recently acquired a 500b in pretty good condition and looking to bring it back to it's former glory. I see there are kits from Jim McShane, Metalbone and FisherDoc. For any of you that have experience with these do you know... 1. Are these kits complete? I see some of the kits...
    • Sam08861
    • Thread
    • 500b fisher receiver restore tube
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  9. DanBNash

    Fisher 800T question

    Can the Fisher 800T be used as a preamp? There is one available in my area that looks to be in good condition.
    • DanBNash
    • Thread
    • fisher preamp tube
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Fisher
  10. BGME

    Fisher Loudness Contour - Modify to Reduce Bass Boost

    I would like to experiment with modifying my Fisher 500b to reduce the amount of bass boost provided by the Loudness switch. I like the Loudness feature for certain types of music, but the amount of bass boost provided by the switch on my Fisher is way too much and muddies the sound, even with...
    • BGME
    • Thread
    • bass capacitor fisher loudness loudness circuit
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  11. Dan Finch

    Best replacement tubes for 800-c

    Hi all, I've been browsing the web and forums without too much success in finding the best replacement 7591 tubes for my 800c. I have a mixture of original Westinghouse/GE and a coin base RCA currently. Since one Westinghouse arced I am thinking of replacing all of them with some tungsol...
    • Dan Finch
    • Thread
    • electro-harmonix fisher tungsol
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Fisher
  12. Dan Finch

    Fisher 800c right channel buzz

    I've got a Fisher 800c that I finished a full restoration with the fisher doctor kit. it's working pretty well, sounds great. However, it's got an annoying buzz in the left channel on all inputs, it is not present until a few seconds after turn on, when the "stereo beacon" light comes on. It...
  13. pantoramasan

    H.H. Scott 222c Need Help

    H.H. Scott 222c Need Help in identifying a problem. Picked up this amp at a yard sale without tubes. Have found all the tubes necessary to run it. Tested all tubes and they test good. Plugged into Variac and eased it up to 40 after 10 min. on 30. The TR-12-3-1 Transformer was getting very hot...
  14. D

    Fisher RS-2010

    Hey guys! This fisher has been under my workbench for about 3 years now, & I know that she doesn't deserve that. So I'm going to fix her c: Last time she played, after about 30 minutes, it would have distortion in the left channel. I'd imagine that's is one of the caps that is doing that. But...
  15. pantoramasan

    Klipschorn and Bookshelf Speaker Compliment

    There are lots of knowledgable people on this forum with vast amount of experience with various makes of speakers that I do not have. So here is my question. What brand or type of bookshelf speaker would be the best to "complement" the klipschorns? I am trying to keep the size down and don't...
  16. Kasanay

    Individual Bias Pots on a 440A???

    Anybody know if it is possible (and worth the effort) to swap the single bias pot for four individual pots on a console amp like the 440A? I have such an amp running as a stand-alone and I think having the ability to adjust the tube bias individual would be a nice feature. I know this topic has...
    • Kasanay
    • Thread
    • 440a bias bias adjustment fisher
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Fisher
  17. Craig TD

    Help With Restoring a Fisher Statesman? What is the OEM Turntable?

    I stumbled into this via the purchase of a Fisher Statesman last weekend. It's the same model as indicated in this post. The tuner and electronics are working great, the turntable and cassette deck need help. I'm starting with the turntable because we've got a Go-Go's album that needs to spin...
    • Craig TD
    • Thread
    • fisher turntable
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Fisher
  18. davstev

    Fisher 500C channel output variance

    My new (to me) Fisher 500C, which I love, has an annoying issue in that it outputs very different levels on the right and left channels. Same is true when listening by headphones. I need to play with the balance knob to compensate. It sounds quite even/balanced when the balance knob is at around...
    • davstev
    • Thread
    • 500c fisher
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Fisher
  19. B

    Fisher RS-2010 with no sound

    Hello! Earlier today my beloved RS-2010 seems to have burnt something up? I was listening to music, and the audio fizzled away. I tried turning 'er off and back on again, to no avail. She lights up, and the tuner works, there is no *click* of the amplifier itself powering on. Searching the...
    • BigTuna117
    • Thread
    • 2010 fisher rs rs-2010 studio standard
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Fisher
  20. davstev

    Fisher 500c Tubes to Improve Sound

    Hi Fisher people, I recently acquired a really nice Fisher 500C. It's the first tube receiver I've owned. It's been largely recapped, and with new selenium rectifier, etc. Basically, it's been upgraded and tuned up. But I have to say, the sound I find still kind of blah- not that distinctive...
    • davstev
    • Thread
    • 500c fisher fisher 500c tubes
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Fisher
  21. M

    Samsung SS 3350 First system build

    After a lot of research and the back and forth of where I wanted to start I finally pulled the trigger and bought some cheap vintage gear to tear into and get some experience(I learn best by doing rather than reading). Also, a lot of info is opinion based and since I don't have the capability of...
    • MM1
    • Thread
    • fisher onkyo samsung utah
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Solid State
  22. xGREENCR4CKx

    Studio standard by Fisher

    Hey guys, well I'm a new member. I recently just got back into playing vinyl and I came across a studio standard by Fisher stereo complete. I purchased this item for 30 or 35$ I'm not sure if that's a a good deal but it seem like a good deal for me since it came with the stero finiture too...
  23. Berean

    1963 Fisher Futura IV Console

    Greetings, I came across a '63 Fisher Futura IV for sale in "good shape." Cab looks fine, preamp has all knobs and brights, TT looks as if it is missing the spindle; I'm waiting to find out about actual operations. What's one of these old girls worth assuming basic (preamp and power amp)...
  24. C

    Fisher ds-177

    what would be a reasonable price to pay for a decent looking working pair of these be?
  25. Giang Le

    Fisher 500TX Front Face lettering

    Hi everyone, I just aquired a Fisher 500TX and I wanted to know if there was anyway one could reletter the front face because some of the words like "volume" on my front plate is starting to fade.
    • Giang Le
    • Thread
    • fisher fisher 500
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Fisher
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