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Converting from CAMAC/FISHER to XLR connectors

i recently purchased some Cello equipment which uses
camac/fisher connectors for the ic's between the pre-amp
and amp. The number of merchant's stocking ic's with
this type of connector is virtually non-existent. I have
two choices; 1) Buy XLR ic's and replace the connector
(does anyone know if this is a simple task, especially
with exoctic ic's such as Siltech?) or 2) Replace the
connectors on the amp and preamp and start using XLR's.
Mark Levinson/Cello was always adament about the superiourity of CAMAC/FISHER connectors, is this truth or
fiction and has anyone else tried this solution?
turbofun

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Hi there,Keep the Fischer/Lemos intact--get the male connectors from Michael Percy Audio( website PDF catalogue) and get a tech to rewire your IC's--ask him to save the old terminations and these can be reapplied when /if you sell either piece. Needless to say any adaptor is a certain degrader of the signal.
I've done them myself in the past and they are a bit fiddly,but if you are a good 'solderer' go ahead. The Cello method is White, Pin 1: Red Pin 2: Blue Pin 3.
If you wish to purchase the male connectors independentlythe code is:
W.W. FISCHER SA part #CH -1143/104A040-3--warning! slightly dangerous on the wallet!

Good listening,
Des
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