Parallax982
Super Member
Was on the east coast this past week and came upon this Fisher 400 at a store in South Jersey.
I plan to write about the unit itself in the Fisher thread, maybe ask a few Fisher-related questions. But was super excited to get it hooked up to my KHorns. The ones I've been sharing about here.
When I first told my wife (by phone, on my way home) that I had purchased this thing, that I needed to get it cross country and that I paid $750, she said "alright" but I could feel the usual eye roll. The "you bought what?" in her tone. She's very accommodating and does her best not to deny me anything. But she didn't understand. Last night, I arrived late. Today I hooked it up and played her favorite song. First on the Marantz 2270. This pretty thing:
It's stunning to look at. I thought the system (Khorns plus 2270) was wonderful but she wasn't quite as enamored. She would say, "I'm really glad you like it."
When I switched over and played the Fisher, she sat back in her chair, closed her eyes and began swaying. We spent hours listen together. As we pulled up songs that are meaningful to each of us, we took turns being moved incredibly deeply, sometimes to tears. The next peak.
I found it in a place called Barracks Trading Post in South Jersey, not far from my father-in-law's house, where I had gone to help fix the place up so he can continue to live there. This place:
www.barrackstrading-post.com
The owner was a really nice guy. The kind of salt-of-the-earth working man one meets in that region. Seemed honest. He had two tube receivers this side of the really pricey McIntosh mono amps I wasn't going to consider. The other was a Scott with a separate tuner. I don't recall the model. He also had a completely rebuilt Dynaco ST-70 which someone had already bought but not picked up yet. Did a bit of quite research and the Fisher 400 seemed a great choice. I asked about the servicing. He had had his tech go through it. I spoke to the tech, who could explain the details but it went over my head. It seemed like it was competently serviced. Will ask questions in the Fisher thread.
Alas, I see now why people were recommending I pair this thing with appropriate tube gear. Makes a huge difference. Good recordings sound so much sweeter and warmer, though now poor recordings offer less. The system is more transparent than ever.
I plan to write about the unit itself in the Fisher thread, maybe ask a few Fisher-related questions. But was super excited to get it hooked up to my KHorns. The ones I've been sharing about here.
When I first told my wife (by phone, on my way home) that I had purchased this thing, that I needed to get it cross country and that I paid $750, she said "alright" but I could feel the usual eye roll. The "you bought what?" in her tone. She's very accommodating and does her best not to deny me anything. But she didn't understand. Last night, I arrived late. Today I hooked it up and played her favorite song. First on the Marantz 2270. This pretty thing:
It's stunning to look at. I thought the system (Khorns plus 2270) was wonderful but she wasn't quite as enamored. She would say, "I'm really glad you like it."
When I switched over and played the Fisher, she sat back in her chair, closed her eyes and began swaying. We spent hours listen together. As we pulled up songs that are meaningful to each of us, we took turns being moved incredibly deeply, sometimes to tears. The next peak.
I found it in a place called Barracks Trading Post in South Jersey, not far from my father-in-law's house, where I had gone to help fix the place up so he can continue to live there. This place:
Trading Post | Maple Shade, NJ | 603-217-0033
Barracks Trading Post is the best trading post in the Maple Shade, NJ, area. You will love shopping and selling at Barracks Trading Post. Come in and see what we have to offer!
www.barrackstrading-post.com
The owner was a really nice guy. The kind of salt-of-the-earth working man one meets in that region. Seemed honest. He had two tube receivers this side of the really pricey McIntosh mono amps I wasn't going to consider. The other was a Scott with a separate tuner. I don't recall the model. He also had a completely rebuilt Dynaco ST-70 which someone had already bought but not picked up yet. Did a bit of quite research and the Fisher 400 seemed a great choice. I asked about the servicing. He had had his tech go through it. I spoke to the tech, who could explain the details but it went over my head. It seemed like it was competently serviced. Will ask questions in the Fisher thread.
Alas, I see now why people were recommending I pair this thing with appropriate tube gear. Makes a huge difference. Good recordings sound so much sweeter and warmer, though now poor recordings offer less. The system is more transparent than ever.
