How much does a Fairchild cost?
In the 1950s, the Fairchild 670 sold for around $1,000, which was expensive. Adjusting for inflation, that would be around $10,000 today. Only 1,000 units of the 670 were produced, and fewer 660s were made. As a result of their rarity and coveted industry status, you can expect to pay roughly $25,000 for a used Fairchild 660 or $35,000 for a Fairchild 670 in 2024.
Luckily, plugins like the Lindell Audio MU-66 make adding the sound of a Fairchild to your studio much more affordable. With modern features like a sidechain high-pass filter, dual-band functionality, an adjustable crossover frequency, parallel mix knob, SMASH switch, and NIVEAU filter, the MU-66 provides even more control and flexibility than the original hardware.