Fisher 500c vs. CJ Combo?
@normansizemore Thanks Norman! Have any experience with AEA's restoration work? I've been talking to Lloyd and found him to be really helpful but don't know anything about their work other than the drool worthy images I've seen on their site and a spares number of positive forum comments I've found. Thanks! LB |
One of the finest set-ups I ever had was early on in my journey with a 500c as a pre and/or pre power and a pair of Klipschorns. I have actually seriously considered going back to one over recent years because it sounded so good. What kept me from doing it was the ancient screw binding posts, if you want to be kind enough to call them that. Still, if you haven't heard one, you are really missing what tube magic can sound like. What was the price for the refurb you were considering, and are they doing anything about the binding posts? |
@roxy54 I've certainly wanted to hear a pair of K-horns but have yet to have the opportunity. As for the restoration, you can see AEA's handywork detailed and showcased here. Their $1,500 price tag is on the high side from what I've been able to dig up on differing forums but my justification has been easy to find based on the photos or their work and fact that a shop local to me wanted $600 just to rebuild the power supply... That said, I'm early on in my audio journey and have to be honest with myself that my justification for paying $1,500 is not based on knowing what the amp needs. Hence my interest in harassing all of you on this thread and reason for asking if I'd be better served investing my cash elsewhere... As it relates, it doesn't look like AEA addresses the binding posts from what I can see on their page. Thanks for the feedback there! LB |
@roxy54 These binding strip adapters look like they might fit the bill nicely! Even saw a post or two over at AudioKarma specifically from Fisher owners that said these fixed the grumble that you mentioned very well. Thanks again! LB |
