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LOCAL PICKUP AVAILABLE Cutler Bay, Florida 33190 This unit is Cross-Listed.. This unit just back 03/06/2025 from a complete servicing/restoration by a Radio/HiFi/Ham Restoration Professional with 50 year Radio restoration experience Restoration work done to Factory Specifications. ONE(1) 1956 FISHER MODEL Lab Series 80-T High Quality MONO PREAMPLIFIER with AM/FM Radio(Mono) .Electronic CONDITION: WORKING AS DESIGNED Detailed Restoration included : REPLACING ALL OUT OF TOLERANCE OLD RESISTORS AND ALL PIO CAPS to NOS re-tested Polyester/Mylar tone caps at lower tolerances in both PreAmp and AM/FM Radio chassis. Re-Checked and adjusted AM/FM Alignment. Cleaned &Checked all point-to point solder connections, Cleaned Sockets, Pots, Switch & Contacts with CRC QD electrical contact cleaner then Deoxit5 electrical lubricant. Replace pilot light, Re-Tested all 16 tubes and replace one 6AU6 with nos USA vintage tube. All 16 tubes are USA vintage tubes a couple original 'The Fisher' tubes by USA manufacturers( Tung-Sol, RCA, GE ect). The Mono Pre-Amp section has 3 tubes (1xRCA Black Plate 1950s 12AX7, 1xGE 1950s 12AX7, 1x Original Fisher 6C4 ), The 6X4 rectifier is the original 'The Fisher' tube as are a couple other Radio tubes. Cosmetics are Fair to Good considering this unit is 70years old.: The glass is nice and Clear with complete silk screening visible. Both AM & FM Tuning Meters work as designed. Also the AM & FM Antenna 4pin connections on top right side support a Loop ,72 Ohm and a 300 Ohm Antenna with wire leads are provided for easy connection. All 5 Original Fisher knobs ('SongBirds') are in very good cosmetic and working condition and clean. We spent a couple hours cleaning the faceplate (had lots of aged tarnish on it) with Flitz polymer polish and went through 5 large micro-fiber cloths by hand rubbing tarnish/oxidation off the face. However it will cleanup a little better with another couple of hours of detailing with Flitz polish if you want to spend the time to do so . There is no rust but some pitting on this faceplace. Also it does have surface scratches in the face plate. See all the pics close up for cosmetics. Essentially we are selling this unit working as designed electronically restored and you make the call as to wither the cosmetics are good enough for you. The 3 tube preamp is connected to the power supply and 13 tube tuner internally via an umbilical cord.. From the service manual is this info: TUBE COMPLEMENT: A total of 16 including 2-6BQ7A, 1-6CB6, 1-6BE6, 1-6AU6, 1-6AL5, 2-12AX7, 2-6BJ6, 3-6C4, 2-6U8 and 1-6X4. PHYSICAL DATA: Overall dimensions: 12 3/4” wide, 8 3/4” deep, 6” high. Allow an additional 1” depth for control knobs. Shipping weight: approximately 21 pounds. Total of eight controls: Bass Control and Treble Controls - bass and treble controls are of the variable crossover type and afford up to 15 db boost and cut at 50 and 10,000 cycles, respectively. EQ Selector (7 positions: EUR, AES, RIAA, LP, NAB, 78, and TAPE) Volume Control Adjustable Loudness Control ; can be turned on or off from front panel. AFC Control and Power Switch Channel Selector (6 positions: AM Broad, AM Sharp, FM, Phono, Aux 1, Aux 2) Station Selector WE TESTED THIS Fisher LAb Series 80-T MONO AM/FM Radio & PREAMP WITH OUR RESTORED FISHER 1959 X-1000 (x-101) MONO INPUT. Testing AM Broadcast & AM Sharp1 CHANNEL and FM on Channel 2 and OUR PHILIPS 312 TURNTABLE WITH MM CART into the Phono 1 Channel(Mono) and with a CD Player(Stereo to Mono rca jack inserted) into AUX1 & 2 input channels, The audio sound is very clean and clear, We will Pull all Tubes and Tube Shields and the Front 5 Knobs and pack them in a separate box and place that box into the box with the well packaged Fisher 80-T. Please read out feedback, We have many years safe exp/ shipping fragile Vintage Electronics, Tubes & Speakers. PACKING & SHIPPING DETAILS Shipping will be calculated USPS ground for a very well packed and extra insulated package. Full value insurance is included. Being offered at a fair "Complete Restoration " Buy it Now Price. WE HAVE MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE SHIPPING FRAGILE ELECTRONICS VACUUM TUBES AND SPEAKERS. net dims approx: 13 "W X 9"D X 6"H NET WEIGHT: 14lbs shipped box dims: 16"W x12" X 10"H shipped box weight: 22 lbs WE will ship this unit Boxed Very Well Wrapped for safe shipping, THANK YOU FOR LOOKING! .
MRAgrawald10
Jim is by far an outstanding exceptional seller. Excellent communication throughout the whole process. Very detailed and incredibly quick responses for all questions I had. Item was very detailed in listing, and arrived exactly as described. Packaging was excellent and arrived safe , helped me with shipping options which made it easier for me and arrived very fast from FLA to VT. The value was not over priced in any way. I’m very pleased with the overall experience that Jim provided! 10 STARS!!
h.b.258ab3b5
Jim Cochran (jimcochran) is an outstanding seller on E-Bay. Indeed, he is the best I have ever engaged. His responsiveness was lightning fast. The product was packaged beyond well, it was packed like a priceless artifact. Jim kept me updated throughout the process with kind and courteous messages. It is a rare thing to encounter such a wonderful person, and delightful to purchase the item from. The photos and description accurately depicted what I received in perfect condition. Thank you, Jim!
ByzantineViking
Great Seller!! 2nd time purchasing from this glorious seller. He helped me get exactly what I needed. Realistic prices. Shipped next day. Superb packing. Print out of exact item Ad.. with tube description & test results. Beautiful 80 year old tubes. They work & measure perfect..& look fantastic. I've bought my fair share of bunk tubes off eBay over the years. My man here is legit & is just a pleasant person to deal with. He is one of the few good ones.