Johnny dB Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 A friend of mine received a Fisher 800B from his local barber shop. The owner told him he paid $600 bucks or so for it, new back in '63. He shelved it back in the 80's, where it's sat in the back of the barber shop until my friend asked him about it. He gave it to him gratis with the only condition he use it and not sell it. Lucky duck! Anyway, my friend was wondering the wattage of this amp and if it's worth a restore. I told him it was, but he's a tight @ss and only wants to drop around $200 getting this thing singing again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschfoot Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 "song"..."barbershop"... oh, I get it. $200? Bob Dole was asked the same question as was asked Bill Clinton: "Boxers or briefs?" Bob Dole shrugged his shoulders, tilted his head and said, "Depends." Well, anyway, it depends on what it needs. For sure, it should be slowly brought up to regular current voltage. No way to tell until it is benched. If it was me, I'd just plug it in and hope for the best. He can always fix what blows or take it back and say, "Thanks, but no thanks." Regardless, plug it in outside, just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 It'd probably sound good with Quartets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Istari Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 You're too much Fini!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 I am sure it is worth a NOSe job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 What was the power at Clipping? And not a hair over $200.00 At this stage it probably buzzes. dodger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 I can make it work for $200 no problem. I just can not do a super duper deluxe rebuild. Just replace what is broke and dangerous for $200 no problem. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagne taste beer budget Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 Geez Craig, can you do that with my customers cars as well? We could have a great sublet deal going if you can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I've been amazed at the price of vintage 7591 tubes... some going on Ebay for more than $100 apiece. Have been listening to a 500B receiver with JJ Tesla 7591's and it sounds very good. I don't have the vintage 7591 for comparison, but for $15 each for current manufacture tubes, I'm not just dying with curiosity to pay the going rate for vintage. Anyone have a take on the vintage 7591's? This receiver makes Heresy's sing and not bass shy either. BTW, the ability of forum members to make a thread simply groan with puns is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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