KCM Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 La Scala purchase forces sale This Fisher 500C receiver has a Fisher Doc Resto-Pak installed, except the coupling caps are Angela tin foils. FM recently aligned due to tube replacement in the multiplexer. Original output tubes, all small tubes are Fisher branded or Telefunkens. No case, sosmetics are pretty good - all lettering on faceplate and dial glass intact, all brass knob caps are there, but some are dulled. The original on/off switch built in to the volume knob is flakey. There was already a toggle switch installed in the rear of the chassis so I wired that as the on/off switch. The volume works OK, although if you wiggle the shaft the volume level changes a bit. A new volume control might be a good upgrade but I never felt it necessary. Pics available. Asking $275.00, shipped and insured in the continental US. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Alert Alert this is a incredible deal !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 I'm sitting here deciding whether or not to pull the trigger. Like I need another amp. Can't do it. Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Gary, You don't need this ! Besides your wife might Kill you LOL !! There has to be someone around here wnating a taste of tubes on the cheap. This is the chance ! Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Just trying to move it back to the top. This is a great opportunity for someone. Maybe everyone slept in today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurdy_gurdyman Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 I've seen these go on ebay for more then this without the rebuild, and not even sure if it's working or not. Wish I needeed one right now. I have a 500C and can verify that these are nice sounding units, a little on the warm side of neutral, but very non-fatiguing to listen to, with a tuneful, bouncing bass. Nice! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mobley Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 two hours and nobody grabbed it? I'll take it. This is a killer deal, I'm surprised the offer was up this long. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mobley Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 I have to leave in the next couple minutes, I won't be back online till late this afternoon MST. Thanks, Ken for this offer. I'll email to you about money and such later this afternooon. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Tom, you sniped me! Just kidding! Nice score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Well, I was thinking about it, but decided to take the "hole in the head" option which I need just as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 ---------------- On 1/11/2004 7:43:29 PM DaddyDee wrote: Well, I was thinking about it, but decided to take the "hole in the head" option which I need just as much. ---------------- Dee, I guess your willpower was as strong as mine today. I was thinking about that hole in the head issue also. Sometimes you just have to pass on those great deals but it's hard. If I didn't have the X-100 I would have nabbed it myself. Great score Tom! I hope you have a place to use it. I didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Gary, Instead of rolling tubes you have to roll amps! I've got like seven in my room here with me. This afternoon I veneered the base of mt ST-35 and converted it to "triode" mode. Then I watched the football games. Good thing I do not bet, I was wrong 2 for 2 in my picks. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mobley Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Ken, you have a private message with my info. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCM Posted January 11, 2004 Author Share Posted January 11, 2004 Tom, Got it and replied via PM. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherdude Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Hey Tom... I missed the beginning of this thread, but I don't need another one anyway! Just to wet your appetite for what's awaiting you with your new toy, I'm running a Fisher 500C, and a Fisher 400, and a Fisher X-101C integrated amp through my Klipsch KG-4's (no, not at the same time!), and the sound is astonishing. You picked a great piece of tube gear. You're going to love it. Have fun! Clay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamTClay Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Hey Ken, my name is Adam. im new to the forum, trying to purchase your old Fisher as a starter unit for myself to see if tube audio is what they say it is? do you still have this unit? and would you be willing to wait untill next friday for payment as i am paid biweekly? i also have a couple of pairs of Fraziers id be willing to sell/trade Monte Carlo's and Mark lV's. ive heard that guy's in the Klipsch community really go after these particular models? you can reach me at 803-476-7936 or adamt.clay@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davis419b Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 two hours and nobody grabbed it?I'll take it. This is a killer deal, I'm surprised the offer was up this long.Tom I guess you read right over this six year old post ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Geeezzzeeee! I thought I was finally going to get a Classic Fisher 500C. Then I saw that it was sold and THEN I saw how old the thread was! [:$] Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mobley Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I'm the one who bought this back in 04. It's true what they say, Fisher 500-C makes FM sound like a nice CD. I didn't have it very long, had too much stuff and sold it. Sure was nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I picked one up about 6 months ago. I've enjoyed it so much, it would be hard to part with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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