Cello Strings 1, Fischer 104 connectors


Okay, I'll admit it.... I'm not an audiophile. I have a small recording studio, and I do a fair amount of mastering. Toward that end, and in trying to better my system and my ears, I bought a new pair of Dunlavy III.A speakers and a used Cello Duet 350 amp.

Now, I know that I'm a Philistine here, but can someone point me towards a stocking dealer for the Fischer 104 connector? And the pin-out? Or do I just lop the ends off of the Cello Strings that I have, and solder an XLR on the supply side? This 100 pound block of circuitry looks really nice, but I'd like to hear it, know what I mean? The outputs that I have available to me are all line level, either -10 or +4, and either balanced or unbalanced. I'd prefer to go balanced +4, but it's not that big an issue to me.

I've sent two days trolling around the internet, and it seems to be very hard to find any information about this style of connection. Yes, I spoke to Fischer, but that means about 8-10 days lag time to get anything. Meanwhile, I cannot find an owners manual for the Cello, a pin-out for the cables, or a level structure for the amp anywhere on the net. I called mathew-james, and never got a call back.

Anyone who can point me in a better direction, I would appreciate the info. Right now I'm going in circles.

Thanks,

Bill Park
Senior Editor
www.prorec.com
bill_park
As a Cello owner i feel like kicking in some experiences i have.
The Big mistake that Mr Cello made was to adopt for the Fischer 104 connector.
The 104 can only cope with cables of up to 8 mm dia.
The 105 can do up to 15 mm, and this type should have been the choice.
now Mr Cello was not know for his flexibility, and so he thought that every Cello owner should/would buy the Cello strings..
The ones that try real cables between their Cello amps know differently.. the strings sound like crap.
And have a problem with those darm Fischer connectors.
The Fischer connector itself is a fine piece of Swiss craftsmanship, mind you.

I replaced both my Encore and AudioSuite pre-amp with Neutrik XLR connectors, and i admit that it gave me thoughts firstly.
after having modified both preamps i can say with confidence that the Neutriks sound better than the Fischers.
I know there may be purists which may not want to believe this, but i have the experience.

The pin 1,2,3 have the same 1,2,3 on the Neutriks.

if you want more detailed information on the modification and the wire codes drop me an email.

The Duet 350 may be very easily converted to XLR connectors there is room to spare.

keep the vinyl spinning !
www.callas-audio.nl
In Germany there is Dr.Kleiber that changes all Fisher connectors with XLR on every Cello product. He make an incredible upgrades on Cello preamps and amps. If you want contact me to address below.
I also have a 100 pound block of circuitry. How did you resolve the connector issue? I have same problem. Thanks