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100WPC This amplifier is in very good condition. Working like new. All pots and switches have been cleaned and lubed, New LED meter lights. A few age related light scratches.The Fisher CA-880 is a 1981 vintage "Studio Standard" integrated amplifier featuring 100 watts per channel into 8Ω, striking aesthetics with front power meters, and a warm analog tone. Key SpecificationsPower Output: 100 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHzTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.09%Damping Factor: 40Inputs: Phono (MM), Microphone, Tape Monitor, Auxiliary
At US$399, this listing sits slightly above the typical used market for a Fisher CA-880, which generally ranges from US$100 to US$350 for units in working condition, making the price fair but not a bargain. The Vintage Audio Exchange currently offers a professionally serviced example for US$395, suggesting US$399 is competitive for a clean, functional unit, though it clearly exceeds the median and leans toward the 75th percentile of the market.
This 1981 “Studio Standard” model marks the end of Fisher’s high-quality amplifier era and remains a respected budget gem known for its 100 watts per channel, low distortion (0.09%), and versatile phono switching for MM or MC cartridges. Buyers should appreciate its solid performance, rarity as a late-generation Fisher, and the fact that similar units often need only pot cleaning—no major failure points dominate this model. With no mentioned accessories or condition issues, and a price that aligns with serviced examples, this is a worthwhile buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking reliable vintage power without the hype of more notorious brands.
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Fisher is an American hi-fi name founded in 1945 in New York by Avery Fisher. In the vacuum-tube and early stereo era, The Fisher Radio Corporation built a strong reputation for carefully engineered, high-quality home audio gear and helped define what “hi-fi” meant to serious listeners in the 1950s and 1960s.
Historically, Fisher’s core products were amplifiers, receivers, tuners, and other home audio electronics rather than modern lifestyle categories like headphones, DACs, or cables. The brand was especially associated with tube amplifiers and stereo receivers, along with related components that brought higher-fidelity sound into mainstream living rooms.
Today, Fisher is best understood as a vintage-collector and heritage hi-fi brand rather than a current high-end market leader. Its classic equipment is respected among enthusiasts for its sound quality, build, and historical importance, while the brand itself has long since moved away from its original position as a premium American audio manufacturer.
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