I'm Toobed!! I'm Toobed!!

[AudioFilet]

I just got my Fisher KX-200 back from repair and got it set up (FINALLY!). I had bought the thing on eBay four months ago, but it needed help before I could use it. It now has a complete set of new tubes, all the caps have been replaced, bias adjusted and everything is back up to spec.

It sounds utterly fantastic!

I have it connected to a set of RTi6's, and it seems like a perfect match. The center channel output is going to a Cerwin-Vega subwoofer xover, which sends 120hz and below to a small 8" passive Yamaha sub, just to give some more bottom end.

I am using a Yamaha DVD-S2500 as a source (never been able to get it to work well as a DVD player, so that works out well as an audio-only deck). It plays SACD's, so I'm pretty happy with that. Also hooked up to it is a Dual model 1229 TT with a new Ortofon OM-20 Super cartridge.

So far, I have only listened to Mozart & Pink Floyd with it, but I am very impressed with this setup. With the volume set a little past the halfway point, it cranks up pretty good, and the subwoofer arrangement works great, filling in that bottom end nicely.

I have attached some pics for your enjoyment.

[RuSsMaN]

Unique little rig, I dig it.

[amulford]

I bet it does sound pretty good. I like the idea of using the center as a sub output. Hmm, my 299D has a center...

[mulveling]

Nice job, going with vintage electronics. Best way to get hifi sound on a budget, IMO.

[BaggedLancer]

Congrats on your toobness!

[george daniel]

Congratulations,,sweet looking vintage setup.

[haimoc]

Nice looking system. Congrats..

[RuSsMaN]

Hmm, my 299D has a center...

That one you stole from me? Talk about money in the bank, just hang onto it and that tuna also.

The center output is great to run sub with.

[engtaz]

Congrats on a sweet setup.

engtaz

[Jonesy]

Very nice. I'm am starting to research these old tube integrateds for a pair of older Snells that I have sitting around doing nothing. Who did the refurb on yours?

[nikolas812]

Cool little set up. Congrats.

[AudioFilet]

Very nice. I'm am starting to research these old tube integrateds for a pair of older Snells that I have sitting around doing nothing. Who did the refurb on yours?

The work was done by The Sound Idea, in San Antonio. Good work, but it took a while. I guess most of it was waiting for parts.

The more I listen to this thing, the better it sounds. I haven't turned it off for 2 days, but I guess a lot of people just leave these old tube amps on all the time? It seems to sound particularly good with smooth jazz & classical.

You wouldn't think it, but that little subwoofer in there makes all the difference in the world. Actually gives it a quite powerful sound. I've turned the sub off & listened to it and it sounds good, but better to leave it on. What a treat.

[fossy]

Nice . Enjoy .