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1: RE: Will someone please confirm that this is a joke (15.58)
Posted by Frank I on 2010-03-01, 19:10:38 (68.32.151.53)
LOL saw that too. My thought is Bizzy Bee went completely nuts. Too much watching Frankenstein movies. .......
2: Re: PrimaLuna vs. Tube Audio Designs (Cayin) (15.58)
Posted by alléchant on 2004-12-27, 09:54:03 (68.3.228.106)
Some kind of autobias circuit on the prima luna ? More accuate I guess ? A comparison would be good. I think Bizzy Bee uses auricap vs. sonicap for upscale. .......
3: Re: Anyone From The Chicago Area? (14.49)
Posted by Troutmask on 2002-06-27, 18:09:08 (216.214.206.146)
Oh wait, I almost forgot... If you're looking for quality tube gear, it's right in your backyard: Bizzy Bee in Naperville, run by a very nice fellow named Paul Grzybek. Get all of the relevant info at .......
4: Re: Know of any persons or companies who do modifications/upgrades to vintage equipment? (14.36)
Posted by JFB on 2002-07-07, 07:59:08 (12.3.240.151)
Contact Paul Gryzbek, of Bizzy Bee Audio, link below. I can vouch for the excellence of his modified Fisher "400-X" receiver, which is everything it's promised to be. If he can't help you himself, Pau .......
5: Cayin TA-30 question (14.12)
Posted by robster on 2004-10-05, 09:14:35 (168.215.142.85)
Hello, I just got my Cayin TA-30 integrated tube amp a few days ago from Paul @ Bizzy Bee with all the mods. I love it,but sounds a tad sharp with my Klispch Forte speakers,should the sharpness smooth .......
6: Bizzy Bee and GR Research (12.61)
Posted by Charlie K on 2002-12-15, 14:57:52 (63.214.83.104)
A custom rebuilt Fisher tube receiver w/phono stage and a pair of Danny's A/V 1 speakers might do the trick and keep you away from upgraditus for a while (as if thats possible with us). It would leave .......
7: BEST sounding 2 channel receiver? Fisher "400-X"? (12.16)
Posted by JFB on 2002-08-21, 06:23:22 (12.3.240.151)
'Can't claim to have surveyed the field, and what's "best" for one person . . . , etc., but I would unhesitatingly recommend the Fisher "400-X" receiver, as restored & modded by Paul Gryzbek, a/k/a Bi .......
Found 27 records in Amp/Preamp Asylum.
1: Any Cayin TA 30 owners get the TAD 30 Pre Amp from Bizzy Bee ? (15.93)
Posted by Art V on 2004-08-22, 04:05:42 (24.91.254.26)
Hi, I have the Cayin TA 30 modded by Paul at Bizzy Bee driving a pair of the Tetra Kids. For the price a great amp. I was curious if any TA owners have added Pauls new pre amp and if so what were the .......
2: Re: Cayin "Dilemma-Luna I & II" VS PrimaLuna (15.93)
Posted by machani on 2005-01-27, 23:26:34 (24.86.112.228)
For $899 Bizzy Bee was selling a fully modded killer amp, which included Auricaps. As far as I know, the Prima Luna 1 uses the stock RealCap signal coupling capacitors, which are no match for Auricaps .......
3: Tube Audio Design TAD-150 from Bizzy Bee, if you can find one used. (14.94)
Posted by machani on 2006-04-23, 15:46:30 (24.87.41.101)
This is one killer preamp at its pricepoint of $1299 with spacious soundstage and excellent highs. The TAD-150 is based on the Audcom AP-120 preamp chassis, with key modifications by Bizzy Bee (www.2b .......
4: It's bizzy bee nt (14.76)
Posted by Tadlo on 2006-03-17, 07:22:53 (192.160.165.63)
. .......
5: Re: Cayin TA-30 Mods (14.00)
Posted by maabx on 2006-10-03, 11:21:52 (136.2.1.153)
You might want to talk to Paul at Bizzy Bee. .......
6: TAD-150 preamp with Cayin TA-30 integrated tube amp? (13.32)
Posted by machani on 2004-12-08, 23:46:58 (24.87.215.133)
Reading some of the opinions on this forum, it appears that connecting a preamp to an integrated's line-in is not generally recommended. However, is this rule still valid for integrated tube amps (as .......
7: I just checked "Bizzy Bee" (correct spelling) and the... (11.96)
Posted by DeKay on 2003-08-29, 12:18:48 (198.81.26.9)
EL34 amp is now listed for $999. They were being offered/auctioned for $500 when I had previously looked (@ an introductory price). .......
8: Re: Tube Audio Design TAD-150 from Bizzy Bee, if you can find one used. (11.92)
Posted by holderlin on 2006-04-23, 16:06:10 (70.226.147.202)
Paul said that the Chinese factory manager died. They couldn't find a replacement so the factory closed. Consequently, no more TAD-150s will be made. He's working on a new passive and active pre. bob .......
9: tube amp comparison (10.90)
Posted by marvda1 on 2007-03-18, 11:27:59 (65.66.126.94)
anyone compared the response audio Bella Extreme 3205 mk2 to the Bizzy Bee Tad-60 tube amp? both are 60 watts and pretty close in price. which one would be better at driving 8 ohm 87 db. speakers? ::: .......
10: TAD-150 remote (10.90)
Posted by MikeWDC on 2009-06-29, 18:29:04 (70.108.20.60)
Ok, this is a pretty esoteric question, I admit. But, if nobody on Audio Asylum knows, then it can't be known! I have a TAD-150 pre-amp with remote model ARM-17A. I need the IR codes for this remote. .......
11: Re: Need to replace AMC 3030 Integrated (10.90)
Posted by Demo on 2004-02-03, 15:23:04 (24.124.77.131)
Although I haven't heard it, the Cayin TA-30 fits your price range and desire for tubes. I've read many positive comments on Audiogon. Check out Bizzy Bee Audio. .......
12: Re: Any Cayin TA 30 owners get the TAD 30 Pre Amp from Bizzy Bee ? (10.69)
Posted by mrspindlelegs on 2004-08-23, 08:21:52 (24.123.24.195)
Why buy the TAD-150 pre-amp when the TA-30 (now called the TAD-30) is an integrated amp to begin with? Mr. Spindlelegs .......
13: I don't but I would buy them anyway... (10.24)
Posted by machani on 2005-03-21, 13:52:48 (24.86.112.228)
... because I bought the TAD-150 preamp and am extremely pleased with it. According to Jeff Aguilar's webpage (which you can access through Bizzy Bee's website), the TAD-1000 is a nice improvement ove .......
14: Re: Cayin TA 30 for my sisters first tube amp? (9.95)
Posted by Art V on 2004-08-11, 17:11:38 (24.91.254.26)
Hi, I have the Cayin TA 30 from Bizzy Bee and for the money is one sweet amp. Get the cryod 12ax7 and the other mods.I had good luck with mullard nos on the 12au7's If she doesn't mind no remote it is .......
15: Tube Beginner... (9.86)
Posted by wlegg206 on 2006-03-12, 18:51:50 (68.78.96.223)
So...for the tube beginner what are your thoughts and experiences??? Rebuilt MC30s, MC225s, MC275s? New McIntosh MC275/MA2275? Rebuilt Dynacos ala Craig NOSvalves or Piano Black Will Vincents? Origina .......
16: What happened to Audcom? (9.85)
Posted by machani on 2006-04-13, 16:45:41 (64.132.187.228)
Anyone know what has happened to the Chinese company Audcom? Their website ( http://www.audcom.com.cn ) does not seem to work anymore. On a related note, Paul at Bizzy Bee Audio (Chicago) seems to hav .......
17: Re: Cayin "Dilemma-Luna I & II" VS PrimaLuna (9.77)
Posted by machani on 2005-01-27, 09:10:55 (24.86.112.228)
Customer satisfaction is where it counts, cheesy websites or not! Judging from the feedback in this website and Audiogon, Bizzy Bee's customers are highly satisfied! To quote you: "Both the PrimaLuna .......
18: Re: Cayin "Dilemma-Luna I & II" VS PrimaLuna (9.69)
Posted by peterK on 2005-01-27, 09:44:48 (67.99.78.2)
1) $1095 - $899 is almost $200, not $500. 2) I never told you how much I paid. Get your facts straight. No need to get bitter at the messenger. "Judging from the feedback in this website and Audiogon .......
19: Re: TUBE AMP AND PREAMP RECOMMENDATIONS (9.49)
Posted by Jeff Aguilar on 2005-02-24, 12:11:04 (69.10.211.99)
I would suggest the TAD-150 preamp and the TAD-1000 tube monoblock amps. This is what I am running in my setup. My speakers have an effeciency rating of 89 and it makes my Martin Logan speakers sing. .......
20: anybody hotrodded a Cayin ta-30? (9.36)
Posted by sean36 on 2007-11-27, 16:40:08 (67.168.165.189)
I am wondering if anybody has taken the Cayin Ta-30 beyond the modded version from Paul at Bizzy Bee? I was thinking beyond tubes...maybe the wire inside, caps(besides the auricaps)? I am thinking of .......
21: Re: Tube amps that don't die when a tube shorts out. Recommendations needed..... (8.98)
Posted by Bizzy Bee on 2005-05-04, 20:51:25 (67.167.94.0)
In response to your direct question: My new Tube Audio Design TAD-1000 China built/US hand finished and designed 100W RMS mono block amps have protection devices on each output tube socket that elimin .......
22: Re: Cayin "Dilemma-Luna I & II" VS PrimaLuna (8.95)
Posted by machani on 2005-01-29, 19:30:35 (24.86.112.228)
Bizzy Bee website says it has a new integrated coming out mid 2005. I'm not sure whether it is to be Cayin-based. The TA-35 was supposed to replace the TA-30, but I'm not sure it will be available any .......
23: Re: herein lies the problem... (8.64)
Posted by Jeffaguilar@comcast.net on 2005-04-08, 08:49:16 (67.161.88.93)
I bought one of the 'Dented' carton Cayin TA-30's from Paul when he ran that special. The contents were just fine. I think it is one of the ways he markets his products. Remember, he has to finish eac .......
24: Re: TAD-150 preamp with Cayin TA-30 integrated tube amp? (8.49)
Posted by Jeff Aguilar on 2004-12-10, 10:03:25 (67.161.88.93)
I am sure that the addition of the TAD-150 will bring your audio experience to the next level! As far as cables are concerned. Wow, what a touchy subject... I had four different cables that I tried be .......
25: Re: TAD-150 preamp with Cayin TA-30 integrated tube amp? (7.71)
Posted by Jeff Aguilar on 2004-12-09, 10:51:44 (66.224.63.110)
I have a TAD-150 hooked up to my Cayin TA-30. Differences I noticed... Soundstage is much wider and deeper. The seperation between my speakers is incredible. I was VERY pleased as to how the Cayin TA- .......
26: Re: Need Warm and Musical Integrated (6.61)
Posted by mrspindlelegs on 2004-03-03, 08:56:14 (68.77.204.32)
The Cayin TA-30 should do just fine but I could be wrong. Although your speakers are 89 dB and 4-ohm, what is the manufacturer's minimum recommendation on RMS power requirements? I am driving Infinity .......
27: Cayin TA30: capacitor/tube upgrade recommendations? (6.55)
Posted by HifiBore on 2005-05-28, 16:03:12 (81.133.140.83)
I have a stock Cayin TA30 amp, and my feelings about it are mixed. The sound is generally pleasant and powerful, and instruments have a satisfying "presence". But compared to my Beard P50 (a 1970s 50W .......
Found 2 records in Cable Asylum.
1: Iron Lung Jellyfish power cord? (13.09)
Posted by sherod on 2005-12-04, 20:42:02 (207.200.116.6)
Has anyone tried out the Iron Lung Jellyfish power cord from Bizzy Bee Audio ? It seems like a fair price at $23.95 for a custom 14 guage 3-wire SJT power cord. .......
2: RE: Cheap power cord with goofy name? (13.09)
Posted by Mike_in_MD on 2010-02-09, 21:42:50 (70.17.204.178)
Iron Lung Jellyfish maybe? Available from Paul at Bizzy Bee .......
Found 2 records in Digital Drive.
1: Re: Just bought the Shengya S10, but there's a problem. (13.69)
Posted by Jeff Aguilar on 2004-09-07, 14:09:49 (63.226.222.134)
I had a friend over last week so I could show him the difference with cables in my system. I have heard people talk all the time about how different cables sound different and I had not in the past re .......
2: Re: Njoe Tjoeb 4000 owners. Break -in? (13.69)
Posted by brashgordon on 2005-06-13, 23:57:16 (67.1.145.150)
I've owned one for about a year...it was good out of the box but after a few hundred hours it loosened up and became downright engaging...I had all available upgrades (feet, P/C, up-sampler) installed .......
Found 1 records in Events Asylum.
1: Chicago Audio Society meeting: Sunday January 15, 2006: 12:00 noon to 3:00PM (2.50)
Posted by haugenmarka@hotmail.com on 2006-01-13, 07:03:43 (209.3.205.62)
Chicago Audio Society meeting: Sunday January 15, 2006: 12:00 noon to 3:00PM Note different time due to da Bears game! TOPIC: Larry Musial, one of our members, will be presenting his Klipsch La Scala .......
Found 1 records in Inmate Systems.
1: maabx - Relaxation Station (3.95)
Posted by maabx on 2005-06-20, 12:31:13 (76.122.136.193)
Moniker: maabx System Name: Relaxation Station Amp: Tubed Cayin TA-30 (full mods) by Bizzy Bee Preamp: Belles Reference 28A Preamp Speakers: JBL Performance Series PT800/PS1400 stacks. Four-way system .......
Found 4 records in Radio Road.
1: Re: Tube vs SS Tuners (is there that big a difference in sound?) (8.66)
Posted by zmrs13 on 2004-07-31, 17:58:56 (24.196.73.62)
Until a month ago, I lived in suburban Chicago and like you listened exclusively to WFMT after the demise of WNIB. My best sounding tuners were the tube McIntosh MR-71 and the Sherwood S-3000 IV. The .......
2: Fisher 500 alignment cost (8.66)
Posted by John EH on 2005-08-24, 19:04:38 (68.233.128.101)
I have a Fisher 500C that's been sitting for some time. It was having some intermittent FM stereo issues. It would work for 10 minutes or so on FM then drop dead. Got a new 6HR5 and it worked for ulti .......
3: Re: Receiver Hunt (8.13)
Posted by robster on 2004-11-20, 09:23:29 (69.132.170.193)
I had a Marantz 2325 receiver for two years that I bought off E-Bay. I loved it! it developed a problem so I sold it to a dealer who had it repaired and he re-sold it. I miss it,but the tuner section .......
4: Re: Tube vs SS Tuners (is there that big a difference in sound?) (6.82)
Posted by robster on 2004-07-30, 12:21:12 (168.215.142.85)
Howdy, I'm currently using a Sansui TU-717 tuner with my Fisher 400 tube receiver,well it's actually a 400-X Bizzy Bee receiver. The Sansui tuner is a little more selective and does a better job of pu .......
Found 7 records in Speaker Asylum.
1: Re: JBL L166's...know of any For Sale (14.76)
Posted by zmrs13 on 2003-11-24, 06:06:20 (69.47.162.189)
Contact Paul at the Bizzy Bee: paul@2baudio.com He has a pair (woofers need new foam) .......
2: Tube or solid state Intergrated recommendations for Tetra 305 Kids? (14.76)
Posted by Art V on 2004-08-22, 04:18:41 (24.91.254.26)
Hi, I have a pair of the 305 Kids and currently driving them with a Cayin TA 30 Intergated from Bizzy Bee. The 35 wpc is good but I feel I need a bit more power. I am looking for recommendations on a .......
3: Please help a newbie. Stacking Large Advents (10.31)
Posted by robster 55667 on 2004-05-20, 08:28:53 (168.215.142.85)
Hello, I just picked up a pair of very nice Large Advent speakers with round edge walnut vaneer cabinets for $30 had the woofers re-foamed for $50. I'll be hooking them up to a Fisher 500C tube receiv .......
4: Easier Said Than Done! (10.20)
Posted by rdr on 2004-05-31, 04:53:09 (63.159.177.91)
Thanks for responding Neil49 and RGA, but what you suggest is easier said than done. The nearest audio dealer (1.5 hour drive) carries Yamaha and Joseph Audio speakers, so he's no help. At 2.5 hours, .......
5: Re: to ME (9.36)
Posted by mattcecil1@yahoo.com on 2007-03-12, 10:01:12 (69.216.250.190)
Do any cheap subs come with good feet? I'd take the solid rubber ones on these over the hollow plastic feet that came with the $250 Hsu sub i ordered 2 months ago anyday. At a higher price point do .......
6: I have had the Tetra 305 Kids for over two months and just love them! (8.99)
Posted by Art V on 2004-08-04, 18:11:32 (24.91.254.26)
I have owned more speakers than I care to mention in the sub $4,000 range.I tried the budget route for good sound and good value.All very nice sounding, but never really satisfied me for one reason or .......
7: Wire Experience with VR 2's.... VERY LONG ,,,, (8.41)
Posted by ka7niq on 2004-03-15, 15:41:20 (4.3.101.193)
Het Ozzy, You are making me sorry I ever sold my VR 2's ! You know me, making moves and always lookig for the "holy grail". As you know, I enjoyed them immensly, and for the 6 months I had em, I reall .......
Found 1 records in Planar Speaker Asylum.
1: Re: Seeking links or advice on good tube amps (and integrateds) for esl-57 (12.29)
Posted by JRL on 2003-03-29, 10:34:47 (12.8.15.75)
I've had Quads for over 30 years, and have listened to them with nearly everything under the sun. The best budget buy, in my opinion, is the "Bizzy Bee" Fisher 400X in triode configuration with a hard .......
Found 1 records in Tape Trail.
1: RE: Triad/ That's Cassette Tapes (9.80)
Posted by Tadlo on 2008-02-22, 16:09:11 (192.160.165.63)
Several years ago I bought a bunch of the premium (I don't remember the model)That's cassettes. Paul at Bizzy Bee, if anyone knows him, got a large stock of discontinued That's cassettes and was selli .......
Found 75 records in Tubes Asylum.
1: Which 12AX7's for my Fisher 400 (X) Bizzy Bee receiver (14.68)
Posted by robster on 2005-02-22, 17:01:43 (24.74.172.92)
Hiya,I posted in Vintage Asylum also. I have a Bizzy Bee Fisher 400 (X) tube reciver,modified to use EL-34 output tubes. I'm using the new issue Russian Mullard EL-34's. All the 12AX7's are Sovtek,I b .......
2: Sorry, but some corrections. (14.68)
Posted by SCEvans on 2004-05-04, 14:19:20 (64.12.116.9)
I bought a Cayin TA-30 just a few months ago from Paul at Bizzy Bee (2baudio.com). It was $875 including all his mods (focus control, external bias, sub out), and I believe shipping too. Paul also ser .......
3: Re: 7868 -> EL34 With mods, can this be done? (14.44)
Posted by mrfixit on 2001-10-03, 08:11:53 (209.69.51.2)
That's two votes for Bizzy Bee - a good sign. I'll look into that. .......
4: Jolida Triode Mod. (13.25)
Posted by Tom S. on 1999-03-15, 11:23:23 (205.175.225.5)
I converted my 302B over to triode (O.K. Jack, it's psuedo-triode) PP mode this weekend. Judging from the sound quality, I have no desire to put it back into ultralinear pentode mode. Although I reall .......
5: Re: What year was it made? Worth fixing? (12.71)
Posted by Les Lammers on 2002-09-07, 06:27:52 (65.179.33.238)
Yes it is. Try Paul at Bizzy Bee, he can re-cap it etc. and align the tuner. It is a well regarded unit. .......
6: Re: Naim lover eying tubes (not short) (12.63)
Posted by Les Lammers on 2002-05-24, 15:23:09 (65.198.222.78)
There is a nice Fisher x-100 on www.audigon.com reworked by Paul at Bizzy Bee. I have no affliliation. .......
7: Re: btw, i got mine from Paul of Bizzy Bee Audio (12.52)
Posted by steven oda on 2004-03-06, 17:43:03 (24.205.10.224)
J, Yes, rebias your amp after 30hrs and probably in a month. Just to check how the tubes are breaking in and out. .......
8: Try this . . . (12.52)
Posted by Jim B on 2001-08-17, 07:10:05 (12.3.240.151)
You might try contacting Paul Grzybek at "Bizzy Bee" audio, e-mail address: paul@2baudio.com. A link to his web site is below. .......
9: Re: Fisher 500-B Speaker Choice (12.51)
Posted by browndogtripper on 2003-05-16, 10:29:43 (12.206.110.255)
NoTransister, It seems as if you are suggesting that a Bizzy Bee tune-up will in fact degrade the sound quality. If that is your opinion, what would you suggest I do otherwise. .......
10: RE: Jim, I have a Fisher 500C modified by Paul at Bizzy Bee. What (12.41)
Posted by Jim McShane on 2010-04-22, 05:34:11 (68.58.12.48)
The 470K is in parallel with the 330K to the bias supply. So the result is about 193K. That's fine. .......
11: Re: Fisher Doctor: latest update (12.04)
Posted by Bizzy Bee's hotstereo.com on 2000-07-13, 09:10:49 (205.243.156.54)
Good to see Al is getting back on line. I've been following in his footsteps at hotstereo.com, 3 years of Fisher service versus 22. Presently I feel I've become an expert on the most common and widely .......
12: btw, i got mine from Paul of Bizzy Bee Audio (11.79)
Posted by jealouse on 2004-03-06, 17:19:46 (68.42.78.64)
didn't get it directly from china or elsewhere. (saw some guy from china selling them to the US directly. with voltage issues and everything, i wonder if he sells them well or any at all!) ::: TOPIC:: .......
13: Re: Fisher 500c problem (11.78)
Posted by sgmlaw on 2002-01-12, 08:24:52 (209.204.122.235)
Mike Zuccaro in San Diego. VTV is in Calif. too, and does some repair work, but not cheap. Paul at Bizzy Bee in Indiana. Or the FisherDoc in NY, if you don't mind not having it back for a very, very .......
14: try........................ (11.76)
Posted by sober1 on 2003-01-07, 18:01:02 (67.28.24.144)
contacting Paul at BizzyBee. He sold me my 7591A quads and biased my amp(ST-70). great guy as well. .......
15: Thanks Jim again, and I assume the coupling caps are C87 and C88. (11.76)
Posted by hiatt@alaska.net on 2010-04-09, 17:01:17 (216.67.84.13)
I will check under the hood to see if Paul at Bizzy Bee made changes to either of these caps or resistors already. Thanks especially for using the highlighted schematic. Bill. .......
16: RE: Jim, I have a Fisher 500C modified by Paul at Bizzy Bee. What (11.76)
Posted by wdewolfe@pacourts.us on 2010-04-16, 10:46:14 (198.8.32.65)
Jim, Can you check on the Scott 299D schematic? I am using JJ's in there now with no problem. The grid res are 470k though. What do you recommend? .......
17: Re: Anyone know of a good tube amp tech in MICHIGAN? (11.76)
Posted by Les Lammers on 2002-08-16, 07:26:27 (65.198.222.78)
Try Bizzy Bee in Naperville, Illinois. Do a search. Honest, good work and fair prices. Paul is doing my Fisher SA 100. .......
18: Re: btw, i got mine from Paul of Bizzy Bee Audio (11.67)
Posted by SCEvans on 2004-03-07, 00:30:57 (205.188.208.9)
I did e-mail Paul once to ask about biasing replacement tubes, and he replied almost immediately. I wouldn't bother him unecessarily of course, but it seems like he's pretty solid. Enjoy the amp! Scot .......
19: Re: Sites for Vintage Fisher info? (11.58)
Posted by Larry S. on 2000-08-09, 10:44:00 (208.154.80.162)
Check out Paul Grzybek at Bizzy Bee Tube Audio (don't know the URL but it will show up in a search). Paul is always friendly and repairs/refurbs/upgrades on Fisher are his specialty. .......
20: Re: Opinion on Fisher Mods (11.46)
Posted by Sutton on 2001-11-17, 08:15:12 (216.24.84.99)
Try Paul at Bizzy Bee. He is also a Fisher EXPERT. He can be found at www.2baudio.com I believe. I'll check and make sur the link is correct, and if not I'll get back. Sutton .......
21: Re: Tube pre amplifier at $400, what to do. (11.38)
Posted by John H on 2002-08-16, 17:52:32 (210.254.151.98)
Take a look at the Audcom preamp at http://www.angelfire.com/biz/bizzyb/AUDCOMAP110.html I haven't heard it but if Paul at Bizzy Bee is endorsing it you can be assured that it is an excellent piece of .......
22: Re: coverting 7868 to triode? (11.31)
Posted by JFB on 2002-03-01, 20:03:40 (68.37.193.218)
I have a restored & modded Fisher "400-X" receiver from Paul Gryzbek, a/k/a Bizzy Bee, and it Paul has rewired it in triode. 'Can't comment on the degree of difficulty, but I like the way it sounds. Y .......
23: Re: 7868 -> EL34 With mods, can this be done? (11.30)
Posted by JFB on 2001-10-02, 06:59:02 (12.3.240.151)
Can't help with the technical electronic aspects, but I recently purchased a Fisher "400-X" receiver from Paul Gryzbek at Bizzy Bee, and this unit has been converted from 7868 to EL-34 (wired in triod .......
24: Re: 7868 -> EL34 With mods, can this be done? (11.22)
Posted by Charlie K on 2001-10-02, 05:02:53 (63.65.242.76)
Both Paul at Bizzy Bee and Al the Fisher Doc have performed this conversion. They may be of help. Why not use the 7591A? The new EH (Sovtec) has been well received and the tubes share similar, if not .......
25: Re: Tube Questions??? (11.09)
Posted by John Chleapas on 2005-04-22, 22:59:45 (141.154.70.235)
Enjoy your new tube amplifiers! No, you should not hear low level noise through your 89dB speakers. You may have to look for a ground loop problem. Before I got my powervar I would get noise from the .......
26: Fisher 500-B Speaker Choice (11.00)
Posted by browndog on 2003-05-15, 08:56:36 (12.206.110.255)
I'm having Bizzy-Bee go through my Fisher 500-B and wondering if Joseph Audio RM7si Signature MK2 speakers might be a good choice. I'm currently using Kef Reference 104/2 but the amp just seems a litt .......
27: TAD-60? (10.98)
Posted by hurdy-gurdyman on 2006-02-11, 13:11:53 (4.229.162.189)
I've been searching for opinions based on personal experience with the TAD-60 amp, but can find very little outside of Bizzy Bee's page where they are sold. Anyone here have any experiences or opinion .......
28: Jim, I have a Fisher 500C modified by Paul at Bizzy Bee. What (10.97)
Posted by hiatt@alaska.net on 2010-04-09, 14:04:00 (216.67.84.13)
would be your recommendation for the grid resistor value in this receiver? Also, getting back to my original question, do any of the selector switches on the TV-7 tube tester need to be changed to obt .......
29: Resto-Pak? (10.92)
Posted by mdcole on 2002-04-18, 09:18:01 (205.229.161.31)
I've seen mention of these in the archives. They look like they are used to restore Fisher 400 receivers (and others probably). Can someone tell me what they consist of and how hard it is to install t .......
30: Re: Which 12AX7's for my Fisher 400 (X) Bizzy Bee receiver (10.91)
Posted by smollett on 2005-02-22, 19:21:26 (68.198.28.250)
I have been using Telefunken 12AX7 smooth plates for those functions in both my Fisher 500-B and KX-200 for some time now. Very smooth, full sound. Check what Steve Marsh said about them in his Fisher .......
31: Re: Fisher 500-C (10.71)
Posted by Daveslater on 2004-06-11, 02:44:19 (194.83.4.8)
The sonics on a 500C are excellent. I bought mine from e-bay and paid between $250-300. At that price you typically need to change all the electrolytics and the selenium rectifier. Not difficult if yo .......
32: Re: Fisher FM-100-B tuner (10.64)
Posted by JFB on 2002-07-08, 13:24:57 (12.3.240.151)
Try contacting Paul Gryzbek a/k/a Bizzy Bee. He upgraded my Fisher "400-X" receiver, including a nice upgrade to the tuner section using some kind of a ceramic item that he can probably explain better .......
33: Re: Indirectly heated tube rectifier (10.49)
Posted by Tubes Glorious Tubes on 2000-08-05, 09:11:31 (205.243.156.54)
Been scratching down how this could work. The final answer must be as you all have guessed is leave them alone. I get requests for this mod often. People asking seem to think it's done all the time. I .......
34: Here's a link (10.46)
Posted by JFB on 2001-08-28, 07:10:09 (12.3.240.151)
. . . to Toys From the Attic. There may be other places to look in NYC, but I think that perhaps most trading in this type of gear is now done via the internet. (I have ordered a restored & modified .......
35: EH7591A Tube Life Questions (10.46)
Posted by Gregorius on 2002-08-28, 12:52:47 (4.64.113.43)
Greetings Gentlemen, I just received a matched quad of EH7591A's from Paul @ Bizzy Bee. They sounded a little thin for a few hours but they seem to be improving as they burn-in. How many hours does it .......
36: Fisher 500C vs. Eico ST40 (10.44)
Posted by stefan on 2001-01-19, 01:16:09 (195.135.137.140)
Hi, which of these vintage pieces would you recommend more? They are more interesting than ever, as 7591 is available new again. How do they compare to modern designs like AudioNote M1/P1SE or OTO SE, .......
37: Try this. . . (10.38)
Posted by risabet on 2005-06-04, 16:06:29 (68.4.51.180)
forget the direct import EBay clown, sounds shady anyway, and try the Tube Audio Design TAD-60 system from Paul at Bizzy Bee. I love my TAD system, flawless performance and great sound to. ::: TOPIC:: .......
38: Re: bought a Cayin A-88t (10.38)
Posted by Beemerrider on 2005-08-08, 17:07:37 (205.188.116.7)
I have a Cayin TA30 that comes originally from Paul at Bizzy Bee and has his mods. One of them is moving the biasing test points and trim pots to the outside of the amp, which makes it wonderfully eas .......
39: Analogique Systems Labs/NY (10.31)
Posted by Chazmo on 2000-11-05, 15:03:18 (152.163.206.179)
Anyone have any experience witht these folks in NY? Seems to be factory authorized for variety of consumer and hi-end audio brands, but also highlight vintage tube and analog front-end work. I'm looki .......
40: Cayin TA-30 tube question? (10.23)
Posted by robster on 2004-10-05, 09:07:11 (168.215.142.85)
Howdee, got my Cayin TA-30 integrated tube amp from Paul @ Bizzy Bee a few days ago. I love it! I'm using Klipsch Forte 1 speakers and the sound is a tad sharp,but not much. It should smooth out over .......
41: Fisher FM100B tuner. (10.12)
Posted by mid40sgu on 2002-01-10, 07:35:47 (12.13.226.12)
I have an unmodified FM100B with original stock tubes. Sounds fantastic! It picks up FM stations from all around the area with a home made wire "T" antenna from the basement rec-room. I also have used .......
42: Re: tube amp recommendation? (9.83)
Posted by SCEvans on 2004-02-28, 21:07:05 (152.163.252.5)
Hi Chris, I'm very happy with my new Cayin TA-30 integrated amp - see the Bizzy Bee site at 2baudio.com for info. I've had vintage tube gear but am not a tech and finally just wanted something new and .......
43: Just got a Cayin TA-30 (9.82)
Posted by wskitche on 2004-01-31, 13:45:01 (63.172.157.159)
Got the Cayin, it is an incredible amp, unfortunately the rest of my system isn't up to par.... more upgrade in my future! I got it from paul at Bizzy Bee audio, mine has the midrange focus mod and bi .......
44: Re: Jolida vs Cayin (9.80)
Posted by undertowmusic on 2004-01-05, 22:40:52 (64.36.217.8)
i don't know much about the jolida. but do know that the cayin can be ordered with a sub out and user (external) bias adjustment to allow you to use lots of different tubes. plus, Paul at Bizzy Bee kn .......
45: Looks are deceiving, measure (9.77)
Posted by henrybasstardo on 2004-03-12, 22:45:08 (205.188.208.140)
my toasted OPT looked great Hope you don't need one but if you do contact Paul at Bizzy Bee. No worries with him, very professional. btw I love my fluke 87III, that meter you have will work fine, no w .......
46: Re: Best tube choices for phase-splitter in PP? (9.50)
Posted by Paul @ Bizzy Bee on 2000-07-18, 14:23:58 (205.243.156.54)
The 6SN7 is probably the longest tail splitter, octal base. Try a 12AT7. Less gain than the 12AX7 but has better linearity at the 25-100V signal level (gain not needed, just linear). Use a scope to ba .......
47: Re: You have to be careful with that amp (9.50)
Posted by Alex Xoo on 2004-12-30, 12:41:33 (128.107.253.44)
Thanks for the warning. Just got the EH KT88 a couple of months ago from Paul at Bizzy Bee. got a little over 100 hours on it. Might try the SED KT88 next. I have been sucking solder fummes for over 2 .......
48: Re: Cayin TA-30 compared to other amps (9.37)
Posted by Alan Breece on 2004-02-04, 02:32:00 (167.176.6.8)
A really nice push pull amplifier with excellent build quality.PP UL EL34's running around 16 watts dissapation so the tubes aren't being run paticulary hard.Excellent CLC PS. Soundwise it's all subje .......
49: Yup, bought the full mod package from Paul... (9.36)
Posted by SCEvans on 2004-04-26, 20:13:59 (152.163.252.5)
at Bizzy Bee, including Focus control (adjusts amp feedback), topside biasing points and potentiometers (invaluable), and Sub "out" tap on the rear panel. Super amp, a keeper. Look up my system - tube .......
50: Re: Biasing Cayin Amps (9.30)
Posted by SCEvans on 2004-03-22, 21:29:39 (205.188.116.9)
Hi, I can give you a bit of info based on having a Cayin TA-30. I purchased from Paul at Bizzy Bee and mine is modded for testing/adjusting bias "topside" and I've found this super-easy (and I'm no te .......
51: Re: Fisher FM-1000 tuner FisherDoc modified vs. Stock (9.20)
Posted by John EH on 2003-08-28, 19:24:09 (192.156.63.34)
I bought a wooden case from Fisher Doc in November and didn't receive it until April or May of last year. To their credit they told me it would be a considerable amount of time. Everytime I've emailed .......
52: Re: First time in tube. PLEASE HELP !!!!!!!!!! (9.19)
Posted by Sturgus on 2003-07-22, 00:05:20 (64.48.129.86)
There are many ways you could go when looking for tube intergrated. You will get lots of answers so take your time and research and listen if you can. I know you said intergrated but you might want to .......
53: RE: Cayin mods? (9.18)
Posted by rtbarr on 2007-08-24, 18:55:14 (65.4.23.31)
Paul G. at the web address below used to sell modified Cayin TA-30 amplifiers. I believe he was the US distributor for this model Cayin until Upscale Audio began selling this as the Prima Luna amp. H .......
54: Re: Cayin TA-30 or TA-35 (9.01)
Posted by bizzybee on 2004-08-08, 07:01:21 (68.251.65.200)
The TA-30 is the current model. The US version produces 35w/ch -just like the European only stripped down TA-35(no transformer cover). Easily use KT-88's in the TA-30 if you order with the external pr .......
55: Re: If Sovtek is.... (8.49)
Posted by Tom S. on 1999-03-28, 13:06:13 (166.62.42.182)
>>Again which Sovtek EL34's are you talking about? The bad Sovteks that I heard about were not the EL34WXT's. You will have to ask bill which type of Sovtek went bad in his amp as Bizzy Bee sells thei .......
56: Re: Cayin TA-30 compared to other amps (8.46)
Posted by wskitche on 2004-02-02, 16:49:43 (63.172.157.159)
I just got one Saturday, i love it. I replaced a Dynaco SCA-35 with the cayin, so we are talking about a drastic upgrade. I don't have too much experience with other amps (excpet some consumer integra .......
57: Should I switch from Electro Harmonix EL34 to ??? (8.43)
Posted by JRL on 2006-04-16, 11:54:30 (207.59.69.183)
About 5 years ago I purchased a Fisher 400x from Paul at Bizzy Bee for use primarily with Quad 57's and occasionally with early 16 ohm JBL S7's. Paul crafted a 15 watt/channel power amp section using .......
58: RE: Jim, I have a Fisher 500C modified by Paul at Bizzy Bee. What (8.41)
Posted by Jim McShane on 2010-04-09, 14:26:18 (68.58.12.48)
I would use 180-200K .5 watt carbon or metal film. I posted a pic to show which resistors I'm talking about. The schema is for a Fisher, I believe it's an 800B model. If Paul modified your 500 the .......
59: Re: Cayin TA-30 sound my observation (8.24)
Posted by FCS on 2004-08-26, 07:11:19 (65.29.137.109)
I've had my Bizzy Bee fully-modded Cayin TA-30 for a few months now, running with both JMR Twins III and Dynaudio Contours 1.4s. The Cayin has smoothed out across the entire frequency range. There is .......
60: Upgrade to Cayin TAD-30 or tweak ASL (8.22)
Posted by Greg P on 2005-10-30, 09:08:21 (24.160.209.173)
Current system: Quad 99 CD-P > ASL 1003 Dt > VMPS 626R Goals: To get more warmth, and dark sweetness, and euphonic emotional midrange. I was wondering if I should puchase a used Cayin TAD-30 modded by .......
61: Re: Deciding on 1st tube amp - comments please (8.19)
Posted by SCEvans on 2004-03-03, 17:33:43 (205.188.208.9)
Just bought a TA-30 from Paul at Bizzy Bee with his mods, and cannot do other than highly recommend. My thinking was: get a new amp that's (hopefully) no muss no fuss, get a damned good one for the mo .......
62: Interesting. (7.88)
Posted by Tom S. on 1999-05-06, 08:11:39 (205.175.225.5)
>>A rebuilt American made Fisher tube receiver with my new tube upgrade sounds better than a brand new Chinese made Jolida This was recently taken from the Bizzy Bee website. Looks like he no longer s .......
63: Re: How is your resto coming along? (7.82)
Posted by henrybasstardo on 2004-03-11, 15:23:46 (64.12.116.68)
Thanks for remiinding me Russ, after I read your post I fired up the 400 that is working 100%. knock on wood. Got it off ebay and just soldered in some cathodes to ground and rebiased. Have 4 strong t .......
64: tube rolling (7.70)
Posted by sonorasam on 2002-09-05, 14:40:54 (12.231.144.110)
According to Paul at Bizzy Bee's, the Audcom AP-110 can be used with the 12ax7, 12au7, and the 12at7. In my case, the 12au7 was the ticket. In other applications, another of those tubes might work bet .......
65: Cayin TA-30 owners - Try This! (if a MUSIC LOVER.) (7.68)
Posted by SCEvans on 2004-03-26, 19:39:46 (152.163.252.5)
Are you truly an AUDIOPHILE? Do you most relish, most love WHAT THE MUSIC BRINGS TO YOU? Try this, then: Preface: I have NO connection to Paul at "Bizzy Bee". (I'm a buyer/customer, nothing more, none .......
66: in principle, I agree...but... (long) (7.65)
Posted by LineArrayNut on 2005-05-30, 17:17:46 (65.0.190.157)
having a pristine perfect RCA branded NOS matched quad in nice crisp boxes tested perfectly from the seller (at an enormous premium, as at the time there was NO alternative, KCA NOS tubes in VA, recom .......
67: Re: cain t30-fuse protection? (7.32)
Posted by Paul on 2004-05-18, 20:07:35 (68.251.70.55)
Great question Peter. I will reply since you asked- I am the Paul from Bizzy Bee. This amp already has ample fuse protection in the original Cayin design. Each output tube cathode rides on a 10 Ohm re .......
68: Audcom AP-110 Preamp Sonic Observations........... (5.86)
Posted by sonorasam on 2002-09-02, 17:25:20 (12.231.144.110)
I have had this very inexpensive Chinese import pre-amp for about a week now and I am very inpressed by it's sound in it's modified form. The sound is simply incredible, smooth mids/highs and so cl .......
69: Re: Why 5AR4/GZ34 rectifier so spendy? (5.40)
Posted by Les Lammers on 2002-06-30, 08:00:03 (12.94.116.219)
Because they don't make them anymore. Go look at prices for Mustang parts etc. Fisher, Scott et.al. used Mullard and Tele because they were the largest suppliers and they more than likey got a volume .......
70: Re: Cayin TA-30 tube question? (5.31)
Posted by mrspindlelegs on 2004-10-07, 06:54:23 (24.123.24.195)
Samac, I've had my Cayin TA-30 since March and experienced the same thing; the sound was a bit sharp/harsh right out of the box but it does settle down as the whole unit breaks in. I'm going to assume .......
71: Help Soldermizer chose a tube amp already (4.76)
Posted by soldermizer on 2005-05-26, 22:43:37 (172.209.155.29)
I'd like to buy "something", but am dazzled by so many choices. Thanks for the info/opinions so far. Perhaps you can help me make a decision? Buying used amp: wisely (luckily?) done, I like the point .......
72: Re: Modify?? not these babies (4.72)
Posted by FJR on 2002-08-11, 21:16:05 (209.240.198.63)
I appreciate the input here on my post, but a couple of people have thrown a modify issue in this. No! these Fisher model 100 amps were taken care of by Al (Fisher Doc) Pugliese and sound real nice, t .......
73: REVIEW: Audcom AP-110 Preamplifier (Tube) (4.65)
Posted by sonorasam on 2002-09-03, 01:13:56 (12.231.144.110)
Model: AP-110 Category: Preamplifier (Tube) Suggested Retail Price: $299.00 standard./$549 modified Description: Vacuum Tube Pre-Amplifier Manufacturer URL: Audcom Model Picture: View .......
74: Cayin TA-30 tube amp (4.60)
Posted by Dave J on 2003-06-01, 19:40:09 (12.206.167.115)
I just wanted to post regarding this tube amp now available from Paul at Bizzy Bee (www.2baudio.com) Paul is now carrying this line and I got to audition one shortly after they came in. I don't know m .......
75: Rosen you were right about Fisher . But what about? (4.11)
Posted by campy on 2002-06-06, 17:19:03 (207.69.19.167)
2 months ago i picked up a Fisher sa 300 and bought el34 mullards gz34 mullards and various 12at7 and 12ax7 to play around. this amp was highly recommended by a few audio freaks i respect. so i took t .......
Found 3 records in Tube DIY Asylum.
1: oh no not again! (10.89)
Posted by soldermizer on 2005-07-23, 20:53:06 (172.172.4.225)
Hmmmmm Chinese Amp Cheap Cheap Hmmmmmm Noooooooooooo!!!! Stop me!!! Time to call AAA (Asian Amps Anonymous)...where's that number???? Very tempting, I ended up getting a C-J CAV-50. If anyone cares, .......
2: Re: an extreme example (10.89)
Posted by mqracing on 2004-01-31, 23:10:47 (152.163.252.5)
Dave Slagle wrote; ::::....i don't think i made any major mistakes.... corrections / further discussion gladly accepted from anyone who understands and cares.::::: Dave: you guys could keep a TEAM of .......
3: RE: scratch build, and random audio rant (10.37)
Posted by Kipp on 2009-12-19, 09:22:31 (76.91.240.208)
If I scratch build, I would only do it if I had a very specific finalized (and listened to) design with speked out components from a skilled builder/designer. There appear to be such diagrams (some wi .......
Found 1 records in SET Asylum.
1: Re: do you know where to get dared repaired? (13.68)
Posted by Tom Gobba on 2004-08-29, 08:26:18 (68.21.171.64)
Sned to Paul at bizzy Bee, he fix Cayin, Dared, and all other tube gears (he charged very reasonable). http://www.angelfire.com/biz/bizzyb/index.html Good luck .......
Found 2 records in Tweakers' Asylum.
1: Jon Risch: Power conditioner cord and break-in: questions. (8.89)
Posted by JRL on 2002-01-08, 10:34:46 (12.8.15.75)
I built a Risch/DIY conditioner kit late last night, but did not have much time to listen. My first impressions following a 10 minute warm up(using a Bizzy Bee Fisher 400X with triode power amp mods, .......
2: REVIEW: Dakiom A-203 and R-203 Accessory (8.89)
Posted by machani on 2006-02-21, 13:49:19 (24.87.41.101)
Model: A-203 and R-203 Category: Accessory Suggested Retail Price: $109 and $99 Description: Audio Feedback Stabilizers Manufacturer URL: Dakiom Model Picture: View Review by mach .......
Found 112 records in Vintage Asylum.
1: Re: Perfect Speaker Connection For Vintage Amps - Found! (17.60)
Posted by kbuzz on 2006-04-27, 17:45:48 (69.200.227.114)
could you post a source and or pics. Have you seen the bizzy bee adaptors. Wonder if they are any different. I like the bizzy bee adaptors but find they fall off despite my attempts to tighten.... ::: .......
2: Bizzy Bee (17.60)
Posted by JFB on 2002-06-03, 07:28:22 (12.3.240.151)
Paul Grzybek a/k/a Bizzy Bee operates from Naperville, IL. Haven't visited his shop but have purchased a very nice, highly modded Fisher receiver from him. He does great work and is very pleasant to d .......
3: Fisher 400X Bizzy Bee (17.58)
Posted by robster on 2005-02-10, 13:02:32 (168.215.142.85)
There is a Fisher 400X Bizzy Bee modified on EBAY,just FYI. .......
4: also try Paul (17.56)
Posted by sober1 on 2003-12-29, 14:29:02 (68.79.17.169)
at Bizzy Bee. Great guy to deal with, whether just getting advice, parts/tubes or service. Highly trustworthy! (630) 369-6291 .......
5: Re: why is the fisher 400 better than the 500??????????? (17.34)
Posted by TnT on 2003-08-22, 11:41:07 (199.46.200.232)
Hey Walt, so the Bizzy Bee cap is a gold anodized aluminum cap? It looks really good in picture. I have a set of Fisher Doc caps that are machined from solid brass. It does not look as good as the ori .......
6: Re: speaker terminal strip connectors (15.61)
Posted by itsthemusic on 2003-08-31, 13:45:14 (198.81.26.9)
Bill,thanks very much.I checked the Bizzy bee site-those would indeed do the job but they are not whatI have--on mine-you remove the screws for common and 4,8 or 16 ohm and screw in the threaded shaft .......
7: Re: Quick question. (15.56)
Posted by Steve O on 2003-08-21, 19:45:05 (12.87.56.152)
Fisher Doc was selling them at one time. I think "Bizzy Bee" also sells them. Both are reproductions. My sampeles from Fisher Doc are mostly OK but not exact repros...therefore if you're picky you nee .......
8: 12AX7 which one for my Fisher 400 (X) Bizzy Bee receiver (14.43)
Posted by robster on 2005-02-22, 16:50:32 (24.74.172.92)
Hiya, I have a Fisher 400-X Bizzy Bee receiver. Converted to EL-34 output.I love it!,had it nearly a year now. I'm using the new-reissue Russian Mullard EL-34's. All the 12AX7's are Sovtek. I would li .......
9: I have some from Paul at Bizzy Bee... (13.18)
Posted by j.click on 2006-01-26, 16:38:12 (141.156.188.72)
Made especially for this purpose. He no longer sells them. Email me. thanks.... .......
10: Re: horrible news.. (12.17)
Posted by henrybasstardo on 2004-02-25, 14:49:26 (205.188.208.9)
Shipped insured from Bizzy Bee, for $1000 I hope. These are "rare" .......
11: One of the best of all time (12.05)
Posted by theaudiohiffle on 2002-09-16, 07:44:34 (141.154.180.59)
The 200b is one of the best tube tuners ever built, right up their with the Marantz 10B and the MacIntoshes. Clearly yours needs lots of work. Paul at Bizzy Bee does exceptional work, and you would pu .......
12: Re: 12AX7 which one for my Fisher 400 (X) Bizzy Bee receiver (12.01)
Posted by vivid 2 on 2005-02-22, 17:53:11 (24.57.194.117)
mullard 12ax7's the only way to go !!! .......
13: Re: Fisher Restoration (11.75)
Posted by harryz on 2002-04-11, 14:19:32 (198.81.16.49)
Tim- Paul at Bizzy Bee in Chicago is also very helpful and he's a great resource. Do a search for his email address... Harry .......
14: ...that's Bizzy Bee, in St. Louis area...... (11.72)
Posted by theaudiohiffle on 2002-10-04, 11:36:36 (209.94.128.83)
Sorry don't have the link...i'm at work. Harry .......
15: Re: ...that's Bizzy Bee, in Chicago area...... (11.67)
Posted by Gregorius on 2002-10-04, 14:04:01 (4.64.113.43)
Heres the link: www.2baudio.com Greg .......
16: Re: fisher 7591 (11.67)
Posted by sober1 on 2003-10-16, 19:25:12 (68.79.12.226)
Paul's place .......
17: Also. . . (11.61)
Posted by ali sard on 2004-02-22, 20:38:49 (65.234.197.37)
You can get some adapters for those tiny terminal screws from Paul at Bizzy Bee, just in case you decide to use some proper speaker cables. .......
18: Re: Vintage Repair in Chicagoland? (11.61)
Posted by Dave J` on 2002-04-07, 21:16:47 (12.251.50.1)
I would recommend Paul at Bizzy Bee in Naperville. Maybe not exactly in your desired area, but close. And I know he just went through a HF-81 last week, so he will be familiar with it. www.2baudio.com .......
19: Re: Vintage Repair in Chicagoland? (11.40)
Posted by John on 2002-04-12, 15:43:24 (208.137.2.162)
I also highly recommend Paul at Bizzy Bee, he did some work on my prized Marantz 1's and I was very happy. I'm planning to take my Revox E36 in for repairs next week. .......
20: Re: 12AX7 which one for my Fisher 400 (X) Bizzy Bee receiver (11.40)
Posted by NoTransistors on 2005-02-22, 20:22:42 (64.12.116.7)
I have gotten amazing sonics from old RCA as well. But you are right- Mullards are damn good. Seth Forever Analog .......
21: Re: Fisher 500C parts needed (11.40)
Posted by Dave J on 2001-09-29, 03:33:09 (67.163.169.77)
Call Paul at Bizzy Bee. I know he has the parts you are looking for. His number is 630-369-6291 www.2baudio.com .......
22: Re: ATTENTION FISHER TUBE RECEIVER OWNERS: Upgrade (11.32)
Posted by TerryGFitz on 2002-03-19, 14:18:06 (172.159.114.79)
Is this the same upgrade that Paul Grzybec (Bizzy Bee Audio) now has in the 400-X or is this something additional? Thanks. Terry .......
23: Fisher FM-100B tune-up at Bizzy Bee............WOW (11.32)
Posted by Mossback on 2002-06-09, 12:34:09 (63.228.105.108)
After reading about Scott and Fisher tuners here at AA I now own two Fisher FM-100B tuners. To my ear the FM-100B had THE sound. Both my units were stock, with original Fisher Telefunkin tubes that te .......
24: Re: Comments about Fisher expert Bizzy Bee/ Paul Grzybek (11.28)
Posted by zach7 on 2004-08-09, 12:18:25 (66.127.77.172)
Paul is a great guy! I've had six transactions with him over the last five years. He's always been a stand out. .......
25: Re: Repair (11.24)
Posted by John on 2002-08-21, 15:09:55 (208.137.2.164)
If you want to stay closer to home, Paul at Bizzy Bee is located in Naperville, IL and is very good. He has repaired my Marantz 1's and I liked his work so much, I've got my Revox E36 in for repairs w .......
26: Bizzy Bee's (11.09)
Posted by BillH on 2004-07-30, 09:35:18 (216.78.96.186)
He's a Fisher restorer who's come up with some. Sorry I no longer have the link but a search of Fisher Tube Asylum should produce an address. .......
27: Re: Who else can provide knob caps?? (11.08)
Posted by Ciscokid on 2003-09-24, 17:16:17 (66.61.107.34)
I've bought both the caps and the jewels from Paul in the past and they look great!! ck .......
28: Re: A Fisher X-100 B is in my future... (11.06)
Posted by DannyG on 2002-03-03, 19:36:38 (24.95.110.34)
Congrats: I too have one of these amplifiers. Wonderful sound. I recapped the unit myself. There are a few things that have been passed down to me by others as to what to do. Namely, replace the catho .......
29: Fisher 400x (10.93)
Posted by undertowmusic on 2003-08-20, 10:54:51 (66.58.24.53)
A few days ago, I picked up a Fisher 400x from Paul G. at Bizzy Bee in Naperville, IL. I've always had Marantz receivers until now... a 2252 and 2226. Both have been great and i plan to keep them for .......
30: Re: Best way to clean/shine 70's Silver Faces? (10.91)
Posted by zmrs13 on 2004-10-20, 05:32:07 (24.240.39.103)
Paul at the Bizzy Bee recommended Stainless Steel Magic to me. He used it on tube Fisher gear he was restoring. I have also used it and it works great. Available at hardware stores. .......
31: I'm going to agree with the other guys (10.90)
Posted by John EH on 2004-02-21, 14:07:12 (68.66.228.217)
Paul at Bizzy Bee is the way to go. He reworked my Fisher 500B and it's a thing of beauty. Can't go wrong with Paul. He's very honest as well. John .......
32: Re: But you still need a turntable on that used system... (10.89)
Posted by Tadlo on 2006-10-24, 08:03:07 (192.160.165.63)
I have a Thorens 166 MkII that I got from Paul at Bizzy Bee by trading an AR XA that was given to me by one of my friends who bought it in 1974 in one of those $400 package deals from that stereo shop .......
33: Re: Pot on 500c (10.71)
Posted by Mode on 2003-01-02, 14:25:10 (205.215.216.200)
My 800c and 500c both had broken switches. The pots were otherwise fine. I obtained one replacement switch from the Fisherdoctor and another from Paul at Bizzy bee. Come to think of it, I think I got .......
34: Re: McIntosh 1500 receiver (10.64)
Posted by modegard on 2003-05-07, 14:35:53 (205.215.216.201)
I recall Paul G. at Bizzy Bee sold one with a case for over $1,000.00 on ebay. This happened within the past couple of months. Seems some people are willing to pay a lot of money for the 1500. ::: TOP .......
35: Re: Speaker Reccomendo for a Fisher 400 Tuner (10.64)
Posted by Unistar on 2003-07-27, 15:58:17 (66.188.223.213)
Mine 400x (as modded by the Bizzy Bee) sound great with a set of Triangle Titus. Very efficient, fast and listenable. Highly recommended. Unistar .......
36: Who/where to get Fisher tube equip. serviced? (10.64)
Posted by Otis W on 2004-12-26, 09:43:27 (66.42.37.220)
With Bizzy Bee of doing other things and the Fisher Doc practically out of the picture, who's left to give a first rate re-build of vintage Fisher tube stuff? .......
37: Fisher Doctor.... (10.51)
Posted by John EH on 2003-07-08, 02:02:15 (210.225.243.45)
isn't unreliable, just kinda slow. I bought a thing or two from them and it just takes a while is all. If you pay them you'll get what you want. I had my Fisher 500B restored by Bizzy Bee in Illinois .......
38: Re: fisher 500-s receiver (10.46)
Posted by Jimmydee on 2004-07-31, 08:51:03 (24.168.88.146)
The 500-s was one of the first three Stereo Recievers Fisher built. The other two were the 600 and the 800. The receivers were Stereo in terms of amplification (and pre-amplification) but the FM secti .......
39: Re: Floorstanders w/ Fisher 400? (10.40)
Posted by DAA on 2003-02-23, 10:07:49 (65.58.162.19)
Funny, Im sort of in the same boat. I have a FIsher 400 that is soon to be modded by Bizzy Bee. Im looking at the Vandersteen 1C's, Klipsch Heresy's and Axiom towers. .......
40: RE: Fisher 400 Subwoofer Connection - Best Option? (10.39)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-08-05, 05:22:34 (70.197.194.159)
My Fisher has spade-to-banana adaptors that were made by Paul G, when he did the Bizzy Bee mods. So the sub wired go to the post of the banana jack and the speaker wires have banana plugs. ::: TOPIC:: .......
41: RE: Fisher 400 Receiver - repair in MN (10.31)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2009-04-17, 09:23:03 (97.84.140.100)
Alan That is a nice unit you have..That was bizzy bee I think that modded that unit if you have all the goodies in it like fancy knobs and better speaker jacks..Is that what you have? If the power sup .......
42: Re: Fisher Dr. vs. BWS (10.31)
Posted by sober1 on 2003-10-03, 14:21:16 (66.73.175.15)
Have you seen Paul's site. He offers restoral service plus an EL-34 Fisher 400X. Check it out. He helped me with my EICO ST-70....a good guy! .......
43: Re: Fisher repair? (10.23)
Posted by DAA on 2004-04-22, 08:49:19 (199.172.169.15)
Bought some parts from Paul (Bizzy Bee) a year ago for my Fisher 400. Really a nice guy and has quite a good reputation for his work. He would be my first choice if I decide to totally overhaul my 400 .......
44: Re: Fisher spare parts (10.21)
Posted by sgmlaw on 2002-10-25, 14:42:20 (64.0.80.130)
The Fisher 500C is one of the great classics, both due to its relative quality and its enormous popularity. Over 100,000 examples of this model were eventually built. Schematics for the 500C can be ea .......
45: Re: 1st Estate sale, lesson learned (10.16)
Posted by pappy on 2002-07-06, 21:24:34 (199.174.220.101)
my luck last week was much better and like you it was my first estate sale. picked up an dyna sca 35 integrated for $40.00. very clean and according to the seller it works just fine. have not tried it .......
46: Re: What Speakers with my newly acquired Fisher 800C (10.10)
Posted by goofytwoshoes on 2003-12-10, 23:34:57 (216.106.106.128)
No matter what speakers you end up buying, get some adapters so that you can connect good quality speaker wires to the Fisher. Bizzy Bee carries them, and local high-end audio stores may have them. :: .......
47: Re: fisher buzz (10.08)
Posted by pappy 1st on 2003-11-07, 07:31:45 (209.165.45.178)
bought from bizzy bee five years back - i should just call paul but thought i would try here first - no burnt fingers here however - i simply rotated tubes when cooled - regardless of what tube was pl .......
48: Re: Fisher FM-100B tune-up at Bizzy Bee............WOW (9.98)
Posted by Gate on 2002-06-09, 18:21:21 (12.88.87.137)
Ooh, ooh, hope to get my Fisher FM 90B back from Paul in the next couple of weeks. Paul is doing the same degree of overhaul also. Hearing what you said about the results are MUSIC to my ears. WAY COO .......
49: Re: Can you provide the auction # ? (9.97)
Posted by henrybasstardo on 2004-02-17, 14:58:40 (64.12.96.9)
Very nice score, now I really don't know how I missed it because a fellow inmate gave me that link because I needed a OPT. Good to know there are still good deals on ebay. I'll give you $100 for it. l .......
50: Operating manual for Fisher 100B Tuner (9.89)
Posted by tvikeby on 2002-10-23, 16:16:07 (193.216.45.199)
Does anyone have this manual stored electronically? I would highly appreciate if somebody could help me out. Here in Norway there is no way getting one. I am awaiting this tuner restored and aligned f .......
51: Re: fisher tube receivers (9.83)
Posted by kbuzz on 2003-11-04, 14:40:49 (206.96.38.138)
you can lose with a restored fisher reciver. I personally prefer the 400 . I also reccomend you check with paul at bizzy bee regarding his restored 400"x" which i have not personally heard but he has .......
52: Re: Fisher 400X - Vandersteen 1C's (9.79)
Posted by pappy 1st on 2003-05-02, 13:31:46 (216.119.14.226)
this might help - i run a pair of epi 202's, roughly 88db efficiency, more or less with bizzy bee modified fisher monoblocks (el 34) - paul says 25-27 per side - in my 300 sq ft room the volume is qui .......
53: Bizzy Bee is OUT OF THE FISHER BUSINESS.... (9.70)
Posted by Jimmydee on 2004-09-21, 11:42:04 (24.168.88.146)
I bought some stuff (parts units) off of Paul....he informed me that Fisher is now a closed chapter in his life.... He didn't give me any details.....but said that he is (and will be) liquidating his .......
54: Re: I am considering tubes.... (9.67)
Posted by kbuzz on 2003-08-25, 08:33:39 (206.96.38.138)
the information you have recieved above is quite good. I would also consider any restored fisher integrated amps and , particularly the tuners as they are and were quite special and all usually built .......
55: Convertors for Vintage speaker terminals (Fisher etc) (9.57)
Posted by Sailingpete on 2004-02-16, 13:01:35 (81.98.90.156)
Hi all, I'm looking for a set of terminal convertors for the speaker terminals on my Fisher 400 receiver. Paul at Bizzy Bee has a nice looking set on his site, but unfortunately he no longer ships to .......
56: Re: Speakers for Fisher 400 (9.50)
Posted by Robster on 2005-07-05, 19:15:38 (24.74.161.104)
I have a Fisher 400 (X) Bizzy Bee modified by Paul Gryzbek and he dubbed it the 400X,using it with KLipsch Forte with crossovers modified from Dean G. on Klipsch forum. I am very pleased with Forte an .......
57: Re: TO MUCH FISHER TUBE STUFF (9.49)
Posted by John EH on 2003-12-25, 11:06:54 (68.66.228.217)
I've got a 500B and a 500C. I've never heard the 400 but I think that may be your keeper. I had my 500B redone by Paul at the Bizzy Bee in Illinois and it's a beautiful sounding machine. One day I'll .......
58: need recommendations for speakers for Fisher 400-X (9.45)
Posted by DapperDan on 2002-03-23, 07:03:34 (63.201.60.59)
I don't use my Bizzy Bee Fisher 400-X, because it craps out just as the speakers I intended to use with it, Harbeth Compact 7's (89db), are beginning to wake up. I picked up a Classe integrated for th .......
59: Fisher SA100 (9.32)
Posted by Fisher SA100 on 2002-06-15, 10:51:33 (12.94.105.230)
I just got one of these and I am wondering if installing new RCA's and an on/off toggle switch would be a good idea. It was designed to plug into a preamp and has no on/off and pulling the plug is... .......
60: Re: Fisher 400 receiver volume/power switch (9.30)
Posted by Dave J on 2001-06-18, 14:05:00 (65.192.247.201)
Contact Paul at Bizzy Bee www.2baudio.com He is an extremely competent tech. He has tried to locate a vendor for a replacement of the Fisher pot, and has come up empty. He sometimes will repair and/or .......
61: the real treat with Paul is (9.25)
Posted by sober1 on 2004-08-08, 17:30:52 (68.252.99.105)
how freakin passionate he is about audio. Walk into his place and set your amp on his counter and stand back. As the conversation begins, he'll be in you amp in a blink of an eye, handling it as thoug .......
62: call (9.19)
Posted by sober1 on 2004-02-21, 05:24:50 (68.79.16.96)
Paul Grzybek, Owner Bizzy Bee Tube Audio Design 418 E. School Street Naperville, IL 60540 Phone 630-369-6291 he's a Fisher expert and hell of a nice guy! pax .......
63: RE: Fisher 500C replacement parts? (9.19)
Posted by Uncle Mike on 2012-04-01, 03:32:29 (96.245.206.61)
Paul Grzybek, owner of Bizzy Bee Tube Audio Design used to have the knob caps. You can start there first. he may have the meter as well. .......
64: Re: In defense of Al, the Fisher Doctor. (9.15)
Posted by sgmlaw on 2002-03-16, 12:56:45 (209.204.123.143)
You've had better luck with Al than I have. I'm going on six months now on a parts order, with no delivery (or responses) on the horizon. Took him just five days to cash a $150 check, though. I unders .......
65: Re: No worries, Bizzy Bee's "first" (9.14)
Posted by SharpEye on 2004-02-25, 20:42:24 (204.215.47.54)
Glad to hear it !! As you may know, I am gona get a hacked up Fisher-400 via Fed-Ex next week that I bought on E-Bay. I will do the Fisher Doc mods, and I will put a IEC connecter and switch in the b .......
66: I've got a 500B and a 500C (9.14)
Posted by John EH on 2007-07-09, 00:49:17 (210.233.199.171)
I had the 500B overhauled by Bizzy Bee in Illinois. I bought it off ebay and it was ultra clean. Sounds real good. Then I bought a 500C off ebay and it's not as clean but looks good. Both sound except .......
67: Re: Tube Gear Repairs in NYC? (9.01)
Posted by kbuzz on 2004-01-02, 18:30:21 (24.193.45.118)
I live in ny and go through this with my vintage gear all the time. Consider taking a drive to the burbs. There is a good tech in mt. kisco in westchester or maybe karl weismann in nj AS for mailing, .......
68: thanks Eli.. (8.96)
Posted by EL Cheapo on 2002-03-22, 10:44:43 (65.209.208.99)
You've been a great help in my quest. Although everytime i read a post about what *could* be wrong with it, I get very scared. I am not really comfortable replacing capacitors and resistors, as i can' .......
69: Re: Comments about Fisher expert Bizzy Bee/ Paul Grzybek (8.96)
Posted by JjR on 2004-08-08, 14:32:54 (67.37.177.108)
I spoke with him a few weeks back and he also was quite nice but told me that he was not taking any more work at this time as he is on another project. If you do need work done by a qualified shop I h .......
70: Re: FisherDoc is back (8.92)
Posted by kbuzz on 2003-11-04, 14:44:32 (206.96.38.138)
As i posted last month. Ive had very postive recent experiences with al and he even took back a newly restored 400c preamp unit i purchased from him when problems developed witht the switching and lig .......
71: Speaker Reccomendo for a Fisher 400 Tuner (8.90)
Posted by NO NOTHING on 2003-07-25, 13:50:25 (32.97.110.66)
Hello! Brand new here -- just got a fisher 400 tuner and I really like it. I sent it off to Paul (bizzy bee) to be restored, and am in the meantime considering what speakers to match up to it. I don't .......
72: ATTENTION FISHER TUBE RECEIVER OWNERS: Upgrade (8.87)
Posted by JRL on 2002-03-16, 22:55:31 (209.240.222.132)
I just finished a power cord replacement on my Paul Grzybec (Bizzy Bee Audio) Fisher 400X receiver. I used the RCrump design do-it-yourself recipe found all over the "Cable" and "Tweaks" asylums. The .......
73: Re: Terminal Strip / Modern Spade Lug Converters (8.87)
Posted by JFB on 2002-09-23, 11:53:30 (12.3.240.151)
'Think you mean "spea-lunkers" from Paul Gryzbek, a/k/a Bizzy Bee. See the link to Paul's web site for a photo. I've used these with one of Paul's Fisher 400-X receivers. They work best with banana pl .......
74: Fisher folks need you help. Phono cart question (8.81)
Posted by Robster on 2005-05-17, 17:22:25 (24.74.174.76)
I have a Fisher 400 (X) Bizzy Bee modified/restored Fisher 400 tube receiver. What phono cartridge can you reccommend for a VPI HW-19 MK3 table with Rega 250 tonearm. The Fisher 400 requires a cartrid .......
75: Fisher 400 Subwoofer Connection - Best Option? (8.76)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-07-23, 09:04:45 (70.194.128.194)
I just picked up a beautiful Fisher 400, reworked by the late Paul G. with the Bizzy Bee mods. It's a wonderful piece! I'm looking for the best way to connect my Klipsch SW10 sub. Should I use the .......
76: I'll second the Bizzy Bee 400X!!! (8.61)
Posted by JRL on 2001-12-22, 12:16:51 (12.8.15.75)
I just received my 400X back with the latest mods and Paul's triode power amp section...the sound is astonishing. I'm using them with Quad 57's, which are very revealing speakers and very difficult to .......
77: Fisher 400X - Vandersteen 1C's (8.54)
Posted by DAA on 2003-04-30, 07:00:11 (199.172.169.20)
Im considering sending my Fisher 400 to Bizzy Bee for conversion to the 400X. Ive dealt with Paul for parts and his customer service is excellent. Now my dilema is will the 400X in triode w/ EL34's (a .......
78: 500C: UPGRADE POWER CORD or BINDING POSTS??? (8.50)
Posted by ali sard on 2004-02-08, 10:27:30 (65.234.193.204)
Would an upgraded cord bring substantial improvement to the sonics of a 500C over the lamp cord looking stock cord? I am considering changing the cord to a detachable EIC. Is this an avenue even worth .......
79: Re: Vintage amp speaker wire adapters?? (8.37)
Posted by JFB on 2001-10-22, 09:55:49 (12.3.240.151)
Paul Grzybek, "Bizzy Bee," makes a connector that permits the use of bananas or spade lugs on vintage equipment with screw terminals, called "Spea-lunkers." Info is available on Paul's web site. I us .......
80: Re: Funny you should post this... (8.35)
Posted by pappy 1st on 2006-07-28, 21:56:20 (4.131.212.241)
after running a pair of epi 202's for six months with a pair of fisher az 70 monoblocks modded by bizzy bee i switched them over to a hafler 500. at the end of one month with the hafler i switched bac .......
81: Re: klipsch heresy and pioneer sa 9100 (8.32)
Posted by mitsumoto on 2005-07-10, 12:05:45 (24.170.42.184)
thanks, i am right now playing the heresy IIs with a marantz 2230. nothing but music! Santana III--loud! i'll probably just keep the IIs away from the Pioneer SA 9100. but for reference, i'm using 2 l .......
82: Healing caps on Sansui 881 (8.28)
Posted by Tadlo on 2004-06-03, 07:35:57 (192.160.165.63)
A few weeks ago I reported that my Sansui 881 had an intermittent distortion problem. I took it to a electronics repair shop and was advised to keep using it until the amp completely failed, which wou .......
83: Re: Fisher 100B tuner (8.18)
Posted by Bizzy Bee on 2004-08-18, 19:30:04 (68.253.253.172)
Priceless! Fisher's best tuner by far. Beats the 200's & 1000 tuners. The old knob cap animal glue fails. New corn starch resin based white glue is much stronger - the carpenter's type being best - t .......
84: Paul sent a new one and I'm sure he has not been compensated yet (8.10)
Posted by henrybasstardo on 2004-03-02, 18:26:18 (152.163.252.5)
Talk about proffesional. No worries using Bizzy Bee. Thumbs up The Unit kicks butt with new OPT on source material but... I did the de-emphasis mod on the stereo only and it's brighter but has a hint .......
85: Re: What size spade lug to use for Vintage amps? (8.07)
Posted by kbuzz on 2004-01-14, 10:28:56 (206.96.38.138)
Ive gone through this a number of times. Here are some options. 1- you can purchase adapters from paul at bizzy bee. They work well but are hard to fit with heavy cable. I have a set email me if you w .......
86: Raytheon 5751 Windmill getters in my Fisher 400 receiver?? (8.05)
Posted by Robster on 2005-02-23, 17:52:45 (24.74.172.92)
Hi, I'm sort of confused. I just won 3 matched NOS Raytheon 5751 windmill getters on EBay. What positions should I use them in for my restored Bizzy Bee Fisher 400 receiver? I'm using a 4.0 mV phono c .......
87: No worries, Bizzy Bee's "first" (8.05)
Posted by henrybasstardo on 2004-02-25, 19:43:41 (152.163.252.5)
Well it was Paul's "first" loss. My luck. The irony is I had a 400 delivered today by fedex I bought this weekend off epay. Just soldered in the cathode resistors. This one works with no distortion bu .......
88: Re: Poll: EPI 100 with Tubes (7.99)
Posted by pappy 1st on 2003-09-09, 10:28:15 (216.119.16.37)
yes, i do and have commented many times on this combination. 1954 fisher az 70 monoblocks with el 34 tubes, roughly 25 watts per side. both units were reworked by paul at bizzy bee. after trying diffe .......
89: Re: Distortion in the 70's (7.97)
Posted by Tadlo on 2004-05-15, 14:30:10 (205.188.116.9)
I have heard that negative feedback lowers distortion but makes the amp less musical. A guy I talk to a lot is Paul at Bizzy Bee--the guy who restores Fisher tube amps and modifies and sells Chinese t .......
90: Re: Fisher 500-B and 500-C question (7.90)
Posted by John EH on 2002-12-06, 13:21:03 (210.254.151.98)
I have one of each. Some of the obvious differences are the 500C has a headphone jack and the 500B doesn't. The 500B uses a really cool looking tuning eye tube rather than a standard meter. The 500C h .......
91: Re: speaker terminal strip connectors (7.89)
Posted by Bold Eagle on 2003-08-31, 19:20:18 (162.40.222.199)
I think I know what you're talking about. I found some banana jacks with a thread that matched a Dyna terminal strip. I just screwed in the jacks (after removing the nuts, solder lug, and insulators). .......
92: Re: Perfect Speaker Connection For Vintage Amps - Found! (7.88)
Posted by Reverb on 2006-04-27, 18:33:52 (209.214.130.38)
Yes, I purchased mine from Allied Electronics at a cost of $3.65 each. Their part numbers are 885-5699 (black) and 885-5700 (red). The website (www.alliedelec.com) has pictures and a datasheet which p .......
93: Good relialbe Vintage Restorers- Hard to Find (7.74)
Posted by kbuzz on 2004-08-12, 12:54:55 (206.96.38.138)
It truly is unfortunate that Paul At bizzy bee is no longer working on fisher stuff. Since He and The Fisher Doc are allededly the foremost experts on this stuff us fisher fans may be out of luck. Hec .......
94: russ 57/6922 tubes (7.73)
Posted by pappy 1st on 2007-03-27, 14:08:56 (4.131.211.226)
well i put in place the electro/harmonix 6922 tubes in place of the phillips that came stock on my ah tjoeb cd player. i had briefly used these tubes with my epi 202's and did not like the sound and w .......
95: 400-X from Bizzy Bee (7.70)
Posted by JFB on 2001-12-21, 07:22:30 (12.3.240.151)
I picked up a modded "400-X" receiver from Paul Grzybek a few months ago & would recommend it to anyone who is simply looking for a great sounding, quality piece, doesn't care that the unit is a devia .......
96: Just one thing to check. (7.60)
Posted by John EH on 2002-09-24, 01:20:33 (210.254.151.98)
Before you slap in the new 7591's get you a volt meter and check the bias voltage on the output tubes. Poke around on the web and you can find schematics for a 500C. Email me if you can't find it. Too .......
97: Re: Fisher 500-C (7.56)
Posted by Jimmydee on 2004-06-12, 19:40:38 (24.168.94.231)
$150-$250 is a little low.....units needing restoration go for that amount of money. There was a 500C on EBAY a few months ago....installed Fisher Doc kit...aligned, and fully detailed (ie-cleaned pro .......
98: some of the most "sane" participants of the asylum??? (7.51)
Posted by sober1 on 2004-07-22, 11:11:12 (68.79.59.38)
whew.....put down the Crack pipe and move away from the keyboard! I bought a LK-48 to gut for trannies but Paul at Bizzy Bee quickly and with extreme prejudice rebuked me....No do not gut the Scott fo .......
99: Re: Help chosing vintage amp or receiver (7.35)
Posted by JFB on 2001-09-05, 11:48:09 (12.3.240.151)
The Fisher 500C has outputs for 2 sets of speakers & has a lot going for it generally. Current production replacement power tubes are also now available from EH. (Several years ago Vacuum Tube Valley .......
100: Comments about Fisher expert Bizzy Bee/ Paul Grzybek (7.23)
Posted by Mr Blue Sky on 2004-08-08, 13:00:06 (69.107.91.16)
I just wanted to say that I had the opportunity to speak over the phone with Paul Grzybek a few days ago. I had contacted him with several questions regarding vintage Fisher amplifiers and some other .......
101: Re: Don't modify it. (7.08)
Posted by JellyRoll Mozart on 2003-02-16, 08:16:04 (165.121.39.55)
smglaw, Thank you for taking the time and effort to respond with great information. I've now been listening to the 200B for a total of 8 hours. I have to say that I am very impressed with it. It defin .......
102: Re: here's mine (7.05)
Posted by pappy 1st on 2006-01-06, 21:51:17 (209.165.44.1)
1975 bozak symphonies 1974 epi 202 (2 pair) 1973? epi 110's 70's dynaco a-25's 1984 klipsch kg-4's 1999 klipsch ksb 2.1 1998 nht 2.5i's 1954 fisher az70 monoblocks (modified by bizzy bee) 1965 fisher .......
103: Vintage gear and silver wire (6.99)
Posted by Longplate on 2001-04-07, 13:32:36 (209.240.220.143)
I was wondering how many other inmates were using silver interconnects or speaker wire? I wasn't able to use my silver speaker wire with my Fisher X 202b until I got some adapters from Paul at Bizzy .......
104: klipsch heresy and pioneer sa 9100 (6.79)
Posted by mitsumoto on 2005-07-09, 18:59:08 (24.170.42.184)
recently aquired a pioneer sa 9100 intgrated amplifier. appeared to be working well. played it thu klipsch heresy IIs but it seemed to overdrive them in loud passages where i became aware of the horns .......
105: Re: Fisher 400 channel weak. (6.65)
Posted by John H on 2002-09-16, 04:54:03 (210.254.151.98)
Let me know how it works out. Since you've got one good channel it'll be easier to troubleshoot. When I was doing my 500C and suspected the tranny I unsoldered the two output tranny wires from the goo .......
106: Fisher 500B rebuild versus buying new equipment (6.37)
Posted by John H on 2002-08-16, 23:29:41 (210.254.151.98)
I bought a Fisher 500B off ebay last year and while the amp was cosmetically a gem the bias voltage on the tubes was at -17v and it sounded a little rough. Not wanting to burn up the RCA 7591's and at .......
107: Re: Transistors (5.39)
Posted by scrooie looie on 2002-12-28, 23:03:01 (152.163.188.5)
Well,Michael you might be right!But I still don`t like 7591 based amps or my X202B.I don`t personally feel that the bottom is lightweight when stock.I was responding to the other post on that note.I h .......
108: Is this a fix? (5.11)
Posted by Daveslater on 2003-11-17, 12:26:40 (62.253.32.5)
Paul @Bizzy Bee made this suggestion:- Put a small 50k or 100k pot (center wiper wired to 1 end) in place of R131. Now you can set the grid voltage to precisely set the bias. To check the actual bias .......
109: Re: Fisher SA100 (5.07)
Posted by Willie The Squid on 2002-06-17, 10:43:53 (146.129.58.179)
It's been several years since I sold mine...so this has to be done from memory...which is suspect at best. Input is a 12au7? Phase splitter voltage driver is a 7247? Outputs are EL84 / 6BQ5 / 7189? So .......
110: Re: Friend Wants Me to Spec Out a Vintage System -- Would Love Suggestions (4.88)
Posted by Jimmydee on 2004-04-04, 21:41:38 (24.168.94.231)
Being that I was new to all of this six months ago.....and had a lot less to spend....and live with a WOMAN who IS A GRAPHIC DESIGNER!!! Here are my suggestions.... Sherwoods tube amps are great units .......
111: Re: Fisher Preamp 400CX-2(?) (4.74)
Posted by sgmlaw on 2002-04-25, 19:49:44 (209.204.69.119)
I've had three CX series over the years, and presently have a late CX-2 in my main system. I believe the Series 2 started with serial nos. 20001, but I would have to double check my library to be sure .......
112: Re: Fisher 500-B advice needed (3.64)
Posted by sgmlaw on 2001-11-24, 21:35:53 (209.204.80.58)
I'm not sure what degree of restoration would be required for your unit. I think it depends on what the cause of its "degrading" is. If it's just the usual suspects with these units (tired rectifer, b .......
Found 10 records in Vinyl Asylum.
1: Re: Used LP store in chicago (13.80)
Posted by sober1 on 2003-03-05, 15:46:49 (68.74.146.65)
Kiss the Sky - Batavia(Randall Road)..not best prices Bizzy Bee - Naperville (School Street) Paul owner/operator great guy! these are west of Loop ~35 miles .......
2: Re: Used LP store in chicago (13.80)
Posted by Troutmask on 2003-03-06, 08:43:15 (159.54.35.3)
I agree--Paul at Bizzy Bee is an extremely cool guy and a true tube guru. Another great suburban record store is Remember When Records at 309 W. Ogden Ave. in Westmont. .......
3: phono preamp (13.61)
Posted by gray hair on 2004-04-04, 20:57:53 (205.188.116.9)
I just bought a Cayin TA 30 form Paul at Bizzy Bee and I'm very pleased to say the least. It is everything he said it was and more, his mods make it simple to tune and the sound and defintion are grea .......
4: Wanting to upgrade from my AR table (12.37)
Posted by Robster on 2005-05-10, 13:56:53 (168.215.142.85)
I would like to upgrade up from my 1984 AR turntable,that I've owned since 1984,put it away for awhile and just now got back into listening to my vinyl. Using a restored Fisher 400X Bizzy Bee tube rec .......
5: Some of my favorites (11.59)
Posted by Brian Walsh on 2003-03-06, 11:21:25 (64.108.207.73)
2nd Hand Tunes on Dempster in Evanston used to be good before they combined the two stores. I went back a couple of times and was disappointed, so haven't been back. Record Breakers on Algonquin Rd. i .......
6: VPI HW19 MK3 owners have a question for U.. (11.39)
Posted by Robster on 2005-05-16, 18:55:55 (24.74.174.76)
Just bought a VPI HW-19 MK3 table without tonearm. Thinking about getting a used Rega RB-250 with VTL. What budget cartridge can you suggest for under $300 new or used to go with my restored Bizzy Bee .......
7: Thorens TD126 & Fisher 400-X (11.29)
Posted by kentamcolin on 2004-08-20, 05:35:18 (68.21.0.16)
I have elected to downsize a rather expensive system I was building, and decided to go the vintage route. I have acquired a Fisher 400-X (Bizzy-Bee mods) and have a Thorens TD126 MK3 on the way. The T .......
8: What's A Logical Cartridge Upgrade For My System? (system details inside) (9.51)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-10-17, 15:52:49 (70.194.131.240)
Empire 398 table with 980 arm, Parks Audio Budgie MM/MC phono pre (adjustable loading), Fisher 400 w/ Bizzy Bee rebuild, heavily modified Klipsch Forte II speakers. I'm currently running a De .......
9: My "New" Toys - Fisher 400 + Empire 398 (9.02)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-07-23, 08:39:23 (70.194.128.194)
Picked them up Sunday from an extremely nice gentleman on the north side of Chicago. The Fisher has been reworked by Paul G. with the Bizzy Bee mods, and the Empire is is terrific condition. The ta .......
10: First time was in 1987 with a Deja Vu follow-up in 2003. (7.39)
Posted by mrspindlelegs on 2005-03-21, 14:54:37 (24.123.24.195)
The first time "Wow" effect with vinyl occurred in 1987 when my Dad bought me a Denon DL-110 cartridge to replace the Audio Technical AT90E. The rest of the system at that time was: Technics SA-500 So .......
Found 3 records in Bottlehead Forum.
1: BIX does it sound better thn VPI Scout? (10.65)
Posted by robster on 2004-12-03, 13:28:31 (168.215.142.85)
O.K. I've decided to sell my 1980's AR ES-1 table and get a new turntable,or used. Considering the BIX or VPI Scout,I realize the Scout costs $500-$600 more,but does the BIX beat the VPI Scout in soun .......
2: Bix turntable and my Fisher 400 X (10.65)
Posted by robster on 2004-12-03, 12:43:39 (168.215.142.85)
Howdee,I have a Bizzy Bee Fisher 400X tube receiver and currently using it with my 1980's AR ES-1 turntable,stock tone arm,Ortofon OM-20 cartridge. I would like to upgrade to a better table. Sell the .......
3: Review of Sweetest Whispers Installation (long) (10.18)
Posted by John EH on 2004-03-27, 08:46:36 (68.66.228.217)
The original Sweet Whispers in my first (I've built three) Foreplay's had developed a pop between steps, and while it sounded great the pops were annoying me none the less. After the initial install i .......
Found 1 records in MagneQuest/Peerless Forum.
1: we'll be out until next Thrusday... (4.44)
Posted by mqracing on 2005-08-12, 21:34:39 (141.152.248.247)
for a mini vacation in the Pocono's. Once we get back we will have most of our backorders ready to ship by the following Monday. And we will be moreso as caught up as we have been for the last year.. .......
Found 1 records in Welborne Labs.
1: Re: Marantz Model 7 (12.90)
Posted by John on 2002-07-30, 15:37:35 (208.137.2.155)
Try Paul at Bizzy Bee. He worked on my Marantz 1 preamps and did a great job. .......
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