RE: Fisher KX-200

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RE: Fisher KX-200

Posted by Eli Duttman (A) on June 30, 2015 at 20:17:35

In Reply to: Fisher KX-200 posted by Awe-d-o-file on June 30, 2015 at 19:23:36:

I wonder about it being a kit. A link to the service manual is provided below. I know for a fact that FA30XK was the kit version of FA300X. Maybe "K" any place in the model # indicates kit.

If push comes to shove and the selector switch has to be replaced, a low cost Lorlin rotary from Mouser will dispose of the problem. You'll have to sacrifice the NAB EQ option, but (IMO) that's something which should be done, in any event. Switches in mV. level signal lines are a prescription for trouble and tape head I/Ps are passe in today's environment. Hard wire 1 set of RCA jacks to the low level mag. preamp section, which is permanently configured for RIAA.

Can you really get a ganged stereo control that has both a power switch and Fletcher/Munson loudness taps? If the volume control, except for the switch, is functional, remove a back panel convenience outlet and install a slide or rocker power switch in the opening freed up.

There's little doubt in my mind that the PSU should be given the Jim McShane treatment.

Eli D.

Fisher KX-200 Service Manual (Open in New Window)

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Topic - Fisher KX-200 - Awe-d-o-file 19:23:36 06/30/15 (11)

"The 'X7 triode makes a VERY poor "concertina" phase splitter" - Timbo in Oz 19:12:13 07/03/15 (2)

RE: "The 'X7 triode makes a VERY poor "concertina" phase splitter" - Eli Duttman 14:23:21 07/04/15 (1)

yes, I MEANT 7591 but typed 7581 - Timbo in Oz 15:06:18 07/04/15 (0)

RE: Fisher KX-200 - Eli Duttman 20:17:35 06/30/15 (7)

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