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Fisher 500C from storage: precautions?

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I recently removed one of my old Fisher 500C receivers from storage. Aside from cleaning out the dust, is there anything I should check or adjust before I just plug it in and use it? I'll be using it with 15" Tannoy Reds in my basement rec room.
Thanks
Sal Gazzo

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DO NOT PLUG THIS IN AND PLAY!!! Allan Songer 08:26:48 07/07/00 (6)
If you plug the 500c in and switch it on all kinds of bad things can happen. Bring the voltage up slowly on a variac.
I've been through lots of 500 and 800 series Fishers and I guarantee you'll need lots of new caps and you'll have to replace the selenium rectifiers. You can get a pretty decent "rebuild kit" from Vacuum Tube Valley that is a little more expensive than buying individual parts, but alot easier.
Are you handy with a soldering iron? Can you read a schematic?
If not, I can reccomend some good techs that won't rip you off.
By the way, I used to drive my Monitor Golds with a 500c. Nice combo!
The best one-box tube unit in history! Great amp, excellent phono section and a superb tuner!
- Thanks, Allan .... Sal 10:25:20 07/07/00 (5)
  I can solder and read schematics so I might give this a go. Don't have a variac, though. I might also bring the unit to the Fisher Doc, who is only about an hour from where I live. Could you also give me those names of techs, please?
  Well, either way, I guess I really should take your advise and not just plug and play. I recently moved so it will be a while before I do anything.
  
  Thanks again.
  Sal Gazzo
  
  PS - how would you compare the sound of your Tannoys to your Cornwalls?
  - Fisher Doc: read first maldar 11:52:35 07/07/00 (4)
    I'm not sure the Fisher Doc is taking in any new work at the moment. I sent him a Marantz Model 7 tube preamp for restoration over a year ago and I'm still waiting for the repairs to be completed. I've heard he has had some health problems and recently has added a new baby to his family, so that might explain the delay. I've heard from several people that he's one of the best. Good luck, - maldar
    - Re: Fisher Doc: read first Allan Songer 12:10:39 07/07/00 (3)
      Why don't you get the Marantz 7 back and send it to Mike Zuccaro in San Diego, CA? Mike knows Marantz gear like nobody's business!!
      And he's a nice guy and honest and fair and all that jazz . . .
      - need some information maldar 16:10:06 07/07/00 (2)
        
        In Reply to: Re: Fisher Doc: read first posted by Allan Songer on July 07, 2000 at 12:10:39:
        
        Allan, thanks for the tip. Do you have a phone number or web address? -maldar
        
        Here's Mike Zuccaro's number Allan Songer 17:04:15 07/07/00 (1)
        
        In Reply to: need some information posted by maldar on July 07, 2000 at 16:10:06:
        
        Here's Mike's number:
        (858) 305-5843
        He did a Fisher preamp and a McIntosh tuner for a friend of mine
        and did a good job.
        He also fixed a Philco Predicta TV for me, but that's another story.
        He wrote the article about the Maratnz 10B tuner in VTV a couple of years ago and is really into Marantz gear. I think he uses a 7 as his "every day" preamp.
        
        Allan: thank you for the info maldar 03:43:34 07/08/00 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Here's Mike Zuccaro's number posted by Allan Songer on July 07, 2000 at 17:04:15:
        
        Thanks Allan, for all your help. I'm going to try to contact the Fisher Doc so I can find out what's going on with him. I'll keep Mike in mind in case the Doc can't get the repairs done in the near future. - maldar

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