The Fisher Model 500 Vintage 1950s Mono Reciever
- Location
- US
- Source
- Reverb
- Posted
- 19 Apr 2026
- Last seen
- 1d ago
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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"
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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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