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

AudioFilet
AudioFilet Posts: 235
edited March 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
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.
2 Channel rig:
LSi9"s (modified xover's) & HSU Sub
Harman Kardon HK 990 Amp
Onkyo C-S5VL SACD
Music Hall MMF 5.1
Furman Elite 15

HT rig:
HK AVR-745 & Polk Monitor Series
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited March 2008
    Unique little rig, I dig it.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited March 2008
    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...
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  • mulveling
    mulveling Posts: 505
    edited March 2008
    Nice job, going with vintage electronics. Best way to get hifi sound on a budget, IMO.
    Tannoy Dimension TD10, SOTA Star Sapphire, Heathkit W4A's, McIntosh MC2100, Eddie-Current Zana Deux, Singlepower SDS, Sennheiser HD650, Audio-Technica L3000, Sony Qualia 010
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited March 2008
    Congrats on your toobness!
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited March 2008
    Congratulations,,sweet looking vintage setup.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited March 2008
    Nice looking system. Congrats..
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited March 2008
    amulford wrote: »
    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.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited March 2008
    Congrats on a sweet setup.

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • Jonesy
    Jonesy Posts: 189
    edited March 2008
    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?
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited March 2008
    Cool little set up. Congrats.
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  • AudioFilet
    AudioFilet Posts: 235
    edited March 2008
    Jonesy wrote: »
    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.
    2 Channel rig:
    LSi9"s (modified xover's) & HSU Sub
    Harman Kardon HK 990 Amp
    Onkyo C-S5VL SACD
    Music Hall MMF 5.1
    Furman Elite 15

    HT rig:
    HK AVR-745 & Polk Monitor Series
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited March 2008
    Nice . Enjoy .
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