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his is a nice example of a rare early fisher mono amp from the 1950's, Everything works and it sounds superb, a true gem of engineering and design from that era that has lasted the test of timeWorks well FM/AM , Phono, and Line level inputs including speakers of 4,8 and 16 Ohm with is quite uncommon! Tubes are also all oringal with the Fisher branding!These don't come around very often so don't hesitate, also If you're interested in any of my others items contact me for a package deal!Spec:Feature SpecificationType Mono AM/FM ReceiverPower Output ~30 Watts Continuous (up to 65W peaks)Tubes (Output) EL37, 5881, or 6L6 (depending on production)Frequency Response Flat across and beyond the audible spectrumTuner High-sensitivity AM/FM with "Magic Eye" tuning meterPhono Stage Features variable equalization for pre-RIAA recordsInputs Phono, AM, FM, and 2x AuxiliaryRectification Two full-wave rectifier tubesDimensions Approx. 17" x 6" x 13"
A US$599 ask is ambitious against your local comps: it sits well above the US$350 75th percentile and far above the US$150 median, so this is not a bargain-level buy. For a vintage Fisher mono receiver/phono-stage piece, that kind of premium only makes sense if it’s exceptionally clean, fully original, recently serviced, or comes with unusually strong provenance.
What makes it tempting is the Fisher name: these early mono pieces are admired for their warm, musical sound and period-correct charm, and they appeal to collectors as much as listeners. The upside is strongest if the unit is truly plug-and-play, since restoration on old tube gear can erase a lot of the “deal.” At this price, I’d want clear confirmation of working status, service history, and any originality details before calling it a good buy.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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