Don't forget "POWER AMPLIFIER" underneath - it's hard to see in some pics but it is there. Also it looks like the font you are using is too condensed - I would guess the font should be "Helvetica Neue 65 medium" for "FAIRCHILD 255A". 
Fairchild Pre Amp and Amp
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radioactive
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Great catch on the word power amplifier.i really dont know how that slipped by me(i look at my amps everyday lol).il measure both sets of lettering when i get home and we'll get this all figured out.Don't forget "POWER AMPLIFIER" underneath - it's hard to see in some pics but it is there. Also it looks like the font you are using is too condensed - I would guess the font should be "Helvetica Neue 65 medium" for "FAIRCHILD 255A".
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Sandstrom
Seldom turns out the way it does in the song
Hey guys, I do graphic arts for a living and if someone can get me exact measurements and a good straight on photo or scan of the plate, I can duplicate it exactly in Illustrator. No MS Paint bitmap pixels or anything, just pure, smooth vector goodness. Sounds like the OP has a good source for getting it screened so happy to offer my services if any of you have something good for me to start with as a guide.
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mike88max
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Thanks for the measurements, and yea I will round out the conners. I am not happy with my drawing I need to get a better program to edit and clean up the artwork.
FYI: I have not contacted them but found accompany web page which looks perfect for generating a thin metal face plate and they look to be open to one offs. Hopefully the price rite!
http://www.miladisplays.com/metalnameplates.htm
Anyone out there ever used them? I will start an new thread with the question.
FYI: I have not contacted them but found accompany web page which looks perfect for generating a thin metal face plate and they look to be open to one offs. Hopefully the price rite!
http://www.miladisplays.com/metalnameplates.htm
Anyone out there ever used them? I will start an new thread with the question.
ictwoody
I like vintage gear — my preamp is from 2007.
Just in case anyone cares. There are two Fairchild 255's on eBay currently. They are from different sellers, but a pretty closely match pair cosmetically. They aren't cheap of course, but if someone acts reasonably quickly it could be a chance to pickup a pair.
Just search for Fairchild 255 and you'll find them. They are pretty close in price.
- Woody
Just search for Fairchild 255 and you'll find them. They are pretty close in price.
- Woody
Spacey37308
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There is one 255 at a flea market that I frequent. The guy wants 200 US for it. He is the same guy that I bought a Dynaco PAS 3 from for 75 US. Looks and plays like new.
radioactive
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I'd be all over that for $200.if you don't want it I'll gladly buy it and pay you to ship it to me.
ictwoody
I like vintage gear — my preamp is from 2007.
Yeah. You should snag it. Even if it's just to flip. Put it on eBay and you'll probably at least triple your money. Probably more.
- Woody
Any Marantz Model 2s there or maybe a pair of Brook 12As?
Sheesh, get it and congrats.
Spacey37308
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I didn't buy it because there was only one of them. He also has a Fisher X100.
radioactive
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These amps aren't your everyday common dynaco, fisher etc...they are rare and well worth the $200 he is asking.they do show up on ebay now and then so finding a mate to make a stereo pair won't be that hard for a 255 compared to the less common 260 or 275.do yourself a favor and grab it or mabe let us know where it is so one of us can snag it.
Spacey37308
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You contradict yourself with your statements. Anyway, I am on my way to pick the 255 up. I looked on Ebay and there are 3 on there right now. After today, there will be 4.
FWIW the X100 is an excellent amp so if you're looking for a stereo one that wouldn't be a bad choice.
Spacey37308
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The man that had both gave me the Fisher. I told him what they were worth but he insisted. I left him a Zenith X334 tabletop to say thanks.