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Fisher 500B Questions

I have a 500B that performs overall very well, but has two issues I would like to correct if not too difficult.

-The on/off/volume control only works in the volume mode; apparently not too uncommon on this receiver; I have seen the on/off switch on E-Bay for about $20 that apparently installs on the back of the volume pot; anyone ever install one of these?

-The right channel is louder than the left causing me to put the balance control at around the 9:30 position resulting in a little loss of overall output. I tried tube swapping to no avail; could this issue be tied to the volume control knob?

Thanks,
Mark
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tjaco325
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mine is doing the same thing with right channel louder, I found that if I put the bass control fully counterclockwise then the channels are about balanced. I am suspecting issues with the tone control circuit.... if yours does the same thing, would like to know.

I did not replace my volume switch, I plugged mine into an external junction box with a separate switch and never use my volume switch to turn the fisher on or off.
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atmasphere
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The 500B is notorious for the volume control not tracking properly and power switch problems. I've replaced many of them!
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