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In Reply to: RE: Post favorite vintage EL84 amps and why posted by geezerrocket on February 20, 2015 at 11:19:34
What Fisher model is that on the bottom shelf? Looks similar to my X101.
I have a basket case Fisher X101 that works but is a little too far gone to judge sound of. The consensus on the net is that the X101 in good working order is pretty up there in sound quality with the best of the vintage EL84/7189 stuff. I am curious if the X101 is really that great and if so maybe I should move it closer to the head of line for my projects.
As I mentioned before the X101 output transformers look a little smaller than the Fisher power amp only models so I am not sure about the bass on the X101.
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The Fisher on the bottom shelf (pictured on a TV tray) is a X-202-B integrated that was rebuilt by NOS Valves.
It's a 7591 based amp and while it sounds good, it is not in the same class as the Sherwood S-5000 - in my opinion.
I like the sound of the 7189 tube better than the 7591, and I also generally prefer tube (Mullard GZ34) to solid state rectification.
There is a Eico HF-81 for sale on the AA Trader for $550 at this time that I
I have no affiliation with. That price seems good, and you could get Mike or Don to do stem to stern rebuild and have a very, very fine integrated amp that would hold its own against most anything in its class.
Good luck.
Meat; It's the right thing to do. Romans 14:2
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Edits: 02/20/15
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