my first pick up

[dk1two]

Just drove ~200km to get this:

What's broken (but can be done):

- one knob on EQ missing
- the plate holding the left speaker in place is missing (at the down part of the speaker), still the mechanism (at the top part) works perfectly
- the light of the radio scale turns on and then dims out once you release the button (maybe it's supposed to be like that)

What's bad:

- the tape deck kind of works (still needs new belts I guess), but the buttons tend to get stuck (esp. stop & eject) --> there seems to be some kind of corrosion around the buttons
I'm a little scared to do anything about it

What's good:

- tuner is fine
- mint looks
- sounds bomb!! (I expected a little more bass, but no distortion no matter how far you turn the volume up)
- it is a nice first pick up, is it?

I don't know whether to sell or to keep it, like the one-piecers more.
It's a Fisher PH-490. Can you tell me anything about it? Oh and what's the difference to the 492?

Cheers,
Gregor

 

[dk1two]

And it's big!!!

 

[skippy1969]

WOW,very nice!
I want one of those or a Fisher PH480 someday.

 

[Jboogie2384]

Those FISHER's are good units. Any questions about them should be asked to LLopez. He has a stack of them. Almost all the models if not all. I've played with them and your right about the bass, but still a good box none the less. Great score!!

 

[redbenjoe]

of the 3 monsters -- 480-490-492

the 480 is 'supposed' to have the best bass --
i did have a 480 -but never heard the 490 or 492

 

[Tacooooooo]

Love those. They look like a beast!

 

[dk1two]

Thanks everyone!
Has anyone ever repaired the tape deck on this thing?
Cheers,
Gregor

 

[Master Z]

That's a great box, I wouldn't sell, fix that sucker up and enjoy.
I need one of those in my collection.

 

[dk1two]

Thanks!
Let's trade: I'll take your conion

Another picture (actually not a setup shot.. moving stuff):

The wardrobe is the oldest thing I own - 1791
The best thing about it: got it for free

 

[ViennaSound]

Wow, was worth the ride for sure!
Monster!

 

[kingrat2010]

Wow, was worth the ride for sure!
Monster!

 

[im_alan_partridge]

Great first pick up, monster size + leds + killer looks

 

[JVC838]

Very beautyful PH490 !

That Model has got the better design compared to a PH480...

I own two PH480 and the deep bass response bad for such large woofers

 

[redbenjoe]

agree --
very big thumping bass-
but not deep bass

 

[blu_fuz]

I wouldn't mind one of those - nice pickup.

 

[MasterBlaster84]

Very nice, congrats.
Fisher really stepped up in making this box.