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audiodon
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There were all kinds of iterations then, including a tuner/preamp. That might be what this is. An uninformed owner could take a lack of output connections to mean it's an AM/FM tuner. Not sure otherwise. I've never seen one up close.
It does resemble a 500-S somewhat, but that had output connections and output tubes and transformers. Similar generation product though.
It does resemble a 500-S somewhat, but that had output connections and output tubes and transformers. Similar generation product though.
chameloman72
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Looks like a Fisher 600! AWESOME receiver!
http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~postr/bapix/Fish600.htm
http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~postr/bapix/Fish600.htm
I'm pretty sure that's a TA-800. Mono FM, stereo source inputs. Should have an MPX output for a separate adapter like the MPX-100.
The TA-600 and TA-800 have essentially identical front panel layouts. However, the 600 has "600" in large script above the three center slide switches, and the 800 has its model number in much smaller type. It's really hard to tell, but the pic seems to have something above the three center switches, which would lead me to guess 600.
My friend bought it and I just helped him bring it home. It's a 600. No TA, just a straight 600. It's in a multi-component Bozak console but the speakers were already sold and all that remained was the cabinet with the 600 and a Dual 1209 TT.
The face plate was mint and the original paperwork for the Fisher, the Dual, an earlier Garrard and the Bozak speakers were all there.
It did not come with a multiplex adapter so only FM mono at this time. Next steps will be de-oxing, tube testing, etc, etc.
The face plate was mint and the original paperwork for the Fisher, the Dual, an earlier Garrard and the Bozak speakers were all there.
It did not come with a multiplex adapter so only FM mono at this time. Next steps will be de-oxing, tube testing, etc, etc.
Check the model number printed on the chassis.
Very nice receiver, btw. You'll enjoy it!:thmbsp:
chameloman72
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Do I win a prize??:scratch2:
Do I win a prize??:scratch2:
I don't know about prizes but I should be able to send the operators manual and schematic to the Digital Docs folder, a little something for us all.
dsndblm
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What is the difference between the TA-600 and the 600? :scratch2:
chameloman72
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They are one in the same! The face says 600 and the chassis says TA-600.:thmbsp:
chameloman72
Active Member
shweeet!
Good info. :thmbsp: For some reason I was thinking that the 600 had one fewer switch on the front.
Yup, that's the point I was making. There's just no "TA" on the front panel.
dsndblm
Super Member
Very carefully. You can't be aggressive. At all.
The older (500-S, TA-600, X-101, etc.) have that smooth lacquered finish over the brass metal. We're all familiar with how the finish starts to deteriorate, and then the spots of tarnish begin to appear.
Here's the main problem...that tarnish is underneath what's left of the finish. If you try to remove the tarnished spots, you'll remove what's left of the finish, and then you'll have a shiny spot, and you're hosed.
All you can do is clean off whatever grime, dirt, cigarette tar, etc., that's on the surface. Use the usual suspects: Windex, mild soap & water, dilute ammonia, etc., whatever you like. However clean it gets, that's what you've got.
It's...you know...patina.:thmbsp:
The older (500-S, TA-600, X-101, etc.) have that smooth lacquered finish over the brass metal. We're all familiar with how the finish starts to deteriorate, and then the spots of tarnish begin to appear.
Here's the main problem...that tarnish is underneath what's left of the finish. If you try to remove the tarnished spots, you'll remove what's left of the finish, and then you'll have a shiny spot, and you're hosed.
All you can do is clean off whatever grime, dirt, cigarette tar, etc., that's on the surface. Use the usual suspects: Windex, mild soap & water, dilute ammonia, etc., whatever you like. However clean it gets, that's what you've got.
It's...you know...patina.:thmbsp:
