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This integrated Amp/receiver powered my Klipsch Heresy II speakers beautifully with tight, focused bass and well balanced Mids and Highs. I had to take it out of service because it needs to have replacement on/off switch installed ( brand new original-part on/off switch included.) My repair guy said certain tubes need replacing, about $500 worth, but didn't identify them. This is a project for a DIY, or a prime parts amp.
This US$599 asking price is a strong deal for a used Fisher 500C, sitting well below the 25th percentile of US$721 from your database and far under the median of US$842. While external listings for unrestored units often start around US$700 and restored examples climb to US$2,200, this price offers immediate entry into one of the most revered tube receivers of the 1960s without the typical bargain-hunting premium.
The Fisher 500C is legendary for its warm, musical tube sound and robust FM tuner performance, making it a top choice for collectors seeking authentic vintage hi-fi character. At US$599, you are securing a highly desirable model that typically commands significantly more, especially if the unit is complete and in original-owner condition. This is a clear buying opportunity for anyone wanting a classic receiver at a price that rewards the buyer rather than the seller.
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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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