Fisher

Avery Fisher invented the hi-fi receiver — literally

History

Fisher Radio Corporation was founded in New York City in 1937 by Avery Fisher, a visionary audio engineer who would essentially invent the concept of "high fidelity." Fisher's goal was to create audio equipment that accurately reproduced the original performance—a revolutionary idea at a time when most radios were designed for speech and AM broadcast fidelity.

In 1941, Fisher introduced the Model 100—a tuner-amplifier combination that represented the first true high-fidelity component. This was followed by the groundbreaking FM-100 (1940s), the first FM receiver designed specifically for high-fidelity music reproduction. Avery Fisher was so convinced of FM's superiority that he helped lobby the FCC to expand the FM band.

The 1950s and 1960s were Fisher's golden era. The company produced luxurious tube equipment including the legendary SA-1000 integrated amplifier and FM-1000 tuner. Fisher components featured heavy chrome chassis, brushed aluminum panels, and exceptional build quality. The company also pioneered stereo recording and playback equipment.

The Fisher XP series speakers (XP-1, XP-2, XP-4, XP-5, XP-6, XP-7, XP-9, XP-10) became popular in the 1960s, offering high-quality sound in furniture-grade cabinets.

In 1969, Emerson Radio acquired Fisher, and the brand shifted toward more affordable mass-market products. Avery Fisher went on to fund the renovation of New York's Philharmonic Hall, which was renamed Avery Fisher Hall (now David Geffen Hall) in his honor.

Key Facts

Legendary Products

Fisher FM-1000 (1960s)

The ultimate expression of Fisher's tuner expertise. The FM-1000 featured a massive tuning mechanism, exceptional sensitivity, and a beautiful analog dial. It represented the pinnacle of tube FM reception before solid-state took over.

Fisher SA-1000 (1960s)

A flagship tube integrated amplifier delivering 50 watts per channel from a pair of EL34 tubes per channel. The SA-1000 featured a heavy chrome chassis, brushed aluminum faceplate, and exceptional build quality.

Fisher 400 / 500C (1950s-1960s)

Popular tube receivers that brought Fisher quality to a wider audience. The 500C in particular became a beloved classic with 35 watts per channel, FM stereo, and beautiful styling.

Fisher XP-7 (1960s)

A three-way speaker featuring a 12" woofer, midrange, and tweeter in a furniture-grade cabinet. The XP-7 and its siblings offered high-quality sound for the emerging stereo market.

Sound Signature

Fisher equipment — particularly the pre-1969 tube era — has a sound that is unmistakably luxurious. The 500C receiver and SA-1000 integrated amplifier deliver a midrange that is rich, dimensional, and deeply engaging. Vocals have a presence and body that makes singers sound as if they are performing in your living room, with a natural decay on notes that solid-state designs rarely capture. The EL34 and 6L6 output tubes Fisher favored contribute a golden warmth that flatters everything from orchestral music to intimate jazz vocals.

The bass on Fisher tube equipment is generous and round — not as tight as what solid-state would later achieve, but deeply satisfying in a way that invites you to turn up the volume. The treble is smooth and extended, with a sweetness that avoids any hint of harshness. Where Fisher really excels is in the way it presents the spatial qualities of a recording — the sense of air around instruments, the depth of a concert hall, the separation between players in an ensemble. This is equipment designed by a man who attended live concerts regularly and wanted to bring that experience home.

The XP series speakers share this musical philosophy. They are warm, forgiving, and room-friendly, with the kind of tonal richness that makes background listening just as satisfying as critical listening. Paired with a Fisher tube receiver, they create a system with remarkable coherence and charm.

Collecting Fisher

The single most important rule in Fisher collecting: pre-1969 is what matters. Everything produced under Avery Fisher's personal direction carries his uncompromising standards for build quality and sound. After the Emerson acquisition, the brand shifted toward mass-market pricing and the magic diminished. The FM-1000 tuner is the crown jewel — a massive, beautifully engineered tube tuner that can fetch $1,500 to $3,000. The SA-1000 flagship integrated trades in the $800 to $2,000 range. The 500C receiver is the sweet spot for most collectors: genuine Avery Fisher quality, gorgeous styling, and prices typically between $400 and $1,000.

The XP speaker series represents excellent value. The XP-7 and XP-10 deliver a classic American speaker sound in handsome walnut cabinets, usually available for $200 to $500 a pair. The earlier Fisher 400 receiver is another strong pick for its blend of accessible power and tube character. When evaluating any Fisher tube unit, ask whether the output transformers are original and untampered — these are the heart of the amplifier and the most expensive component to replace. A Fisher with healthy original transformers is worth significantly more than one that has been rewound.

Competitors & Comparisons

Fisher vs McIntosh: McIntosh more expensive; Fisher more accessible luxury

Fisher vs HH Scott: Similar market; Scott more technical, Fisher more musical

Fisher vs Marantz: Both premium; Fisher more American, Marantz more international

Amplifiers

• 220-t — Fisher 220-T (c. 1966–68): Fisher's first all-solid-state AM/FM stereo receiver. 55W IHF at 4Ω; little independent documentation survives.
• 250-t — The Fisher 250-T (1968) is an early solid-state receiver with 30W/ch, Baxandall tone controls, and Tune-O-Matic presets. Specs, flaws, and real market prices.
• 400-cx — The Fisher 400-CX (1961) is a tube preamp with 28 controls, 18 inputs, and a legendary phono stage. Specs, restoration tips, and collectibility.
• 440a — Vintage tube amplifier from Fisher's 1960s lineup, delivering 40 watts per channel with warm, audiophile-grade sound. Covers full specifications.
• 450-t — Vintage tube amplifier with integrated FM/AM tuner from Fisher's acclaimed 1960s series, delivering warm stereo sound and robust build quality.
• 60B — Fisher 60B (XP-60B) bookshelf speaker, ad c. 1969–71, $79.95, 2-way, 10-inch acoustic-suspension woofer, soft-dome tweeter.
• 701 — Fisher 701 stereo amplifier from 1963, featuring 40 watts of power, dual transformers, and warm, musical sound characteristic of early solid-state design.
• 701-t — Vintage tube amplifier from Fisher's 1960s lineup with 30 watts per channel and classic warm sound. With full specifications.
• 80-AZ — Fisher 80-AZ — rare limited-production tube integrated amplifier, 40W/ch RMS, Telefunken 7591 outputs, built on 80-Z chassis.
• 801 — The Fisher 801 (1972) was a quadraphonic flagship receiver with dual amplifiers, autoscan tuning, and ultrasonic remote—Fisher's last great analog statement.
• A-691 (1969) — The Fisher AMBASSADOR A-691 is a high-fidelity stereo amplifier from the late 1960s, known for its robust build, warm tube-like sound, and classic design.
• ALLEGRO-A-9/A-19 (1968) — Fisher's ALLEGRO-A-9 and A-19 are high-fidelity preamplifiers from the late 1960s, representing the peak of tube-era audio refinement and minimalist audiophile design.
• ALLEGRO-II-A-9/A-19 (1968) — A rare and sophisticated Fisher preamplifier system from the late 1960s, combining high-fidelity design with modular flexibility.
• AMBASSADOR-VI (A-69) (1959) — High-fidelity vacuum tube amplifier from the late 1950s, known for rich sound and classic design. Includes when it was made.
• consolette-series-510 — Vintage tube amplifier from Fisher's early stereo console series, featuring integrated FM/AM tuner and warm tube sound in a classic walnut cabinet.
• CUSTOM-ELECTRA IV (E33/E44) (1960) — A modular high-fidelity preamplifier system from Fisher's golden era, designed for audiophiles seeking customizable signal control.
• CUSTOM-ELECTRA-I (K-14/K-15) (1957) — A rare and innovative modular preamplifier system from Fisher, representing early high-fidelity customization and modular design in consumer audio.
• CUSTOM-ELECTRA-VII (E49) (1958) — High-fidelity vacuum tube stereo amplifier from the late 1950s, known for rich sound and modular design. Find when it was made here.
• custom-futura-(j-10) — Fisher Custom Futura (J-10) stereo tube amplifier from 1959 with 10 watts per channel and AM/FM tuner. Covers the complete spec table.
• KX 200 — A stereophonic master control-amplifier from Fisher’s golden age of tube audio. Find detailed specs and production dates here.
• KX-100 — Fisher KX-100 stereo cassette deck — auto-reverse, Dolby B/C, metal tape capable. A little-documented model; specs from database listings only.
• TX-50 (1963) — Fisher TX-50 solid-state stereo amplifier from 1963 with warm sound signature and classic hi-fi design. Includes full specifications and production years.
• X 100 (1962–1964) — Fisher X 100 (1962–1964) tube integrated amp — 17W/ch from EL84s, 0.5% THD, $169.50 X-100-B. The volume model of Fisher's control amplifier line.
• X 100 A — A tube-powered integrated amplifier produced from 1962 to 1964, delivering 17 watts per channel into 8Ω with a valve complement of 5 x ECC83 and 4 x 7189.
• X 100 B — A stereo integrated tube amplifier from Fisher, introduced in 1962 and sold through 1964. This page has full specifications and production years.
• X 101 — Fisher X 101 stereo master control amplifier — 40W stereo, 75W peaks, $189.50 in 1959. Early Fisher integrated tube amp with 12 inputs.
• X 101 C — A stereo integrated tube amplifier produced by Fisher Radio Corporation in the early 1960s. Covers detailed specs and production dates.
• X 101 D — A stereo integrated tube amplifier using 6 x ECC83 and 4 x 7591 valves, noted for its advanced 60-watt design and large output transformers.
• X19 (c. 1962) — Fisher X19 tube stereo amplifier, c. 1962 — 35W/ch, 39 lbs of warm, forgiving vacuum tube sound with a cult following. This page has when it was made.

Cassette Decks

• 500-tx — The Fisher 500-TX (1969–1972) delivers 65W/channel of transparent solid-state sound. Specs, history, and collector pricing for this top-tier vintage receiver.
• 550-t — The Fisher 550-T (1966) delivers 35W/channel of warm, clear high-fidelity sound. Specs, collectibility, and service insights for this top-tier vintage receiver.
• CR-4029 — The Fisher CR-4029 is a stereo cassette deck from the early 1980s, a period when Fisher was still a familiar name in consumer audio.
• CR-5150 — Fisher CR-5150 cassette deck, late 1970s. Documented through 1979 Fisher ads and a HI-Fi-Stereo-Buyers test report; little else survives.

Cd Players

• DAC-503 — Fisher DAC-503 5-disc CD changer, 1-bit DAC, $300 in 1995. Limited documentation available. Find production dates here. Find production dates here.

Integrated Amplifier

• SA-100 — Almost nothing is documented about the Fisher SA-100. The name appears in period Fisher literature only as a point of confusion: the well-documented

Preamplifiers

• 101-D — The Fisher 101-D — advertised as the X-101-D — was a 66-watt stereo control-amplifier from the mid-1960s. Little is documented beyond period ads.
• 50-A — Fisher 50-A amplifier — little documented; period ads claim 50W/100W peak, all-triode circuit; advertised in 1954. This page has production dates.
• 80-C — Fisher 80-C self-powered preamplifier (1955–58), $99.50, with specs from Audio-Collection (Dec 1956). Superceded by model 90-C.
• TR-1 (1956) — Fisher TR-1 (1956) — believed to be the first all-transistor high fidelity product; a pioneering preamp-equalizer or tube receiver with 25W/ch output.

Preamps

• PR6 — Fisher PR6 (1964) — a four-track stereo reel-to-reel tape recorder with tube amplification, 5W per channel, and built-in speakers. A little-documented model.
• RS-1056 (1978) — Fisher RS-1056 solid-state preamp from 1978 featuring dual power meters and warm midrange sound typical of late-70s Fisher design.

Receivers

• 1000 — Fisher X-1000 Studio Standard stereo master control amplifier, 110 watts, $339.50, circa 1961–1964. Little-documented top-of-line Fisher integrated amp from the early 1960s.
• 101-A — Fisher 101-A (c. 1958–1959), advertised as the X-101 A Stereo Master Audio Control: 40W stereo amp, 75W peak, 12 inputs. Little else is documented.
• 175-T (1969-1972) — Fisher 175-T vacuum-tube stereo receiver from the Prestige line, 1958-1961. A later solid-state version appeared in 1968 ads at $249.95.
• 201 (1976) — Fisher 201 (1960) — a little-documented tube stereo receiver with 12AX7 tubes, 12W output, and a 2-band superheterodyne tuner.
• 332 — Solid-state stereo receiver from 1969 with 22 watts per channel, AM/FM tuner, and classic mid-century audio design. Includes detailed specs.
• 400-R (1963) — Vintage tube amplifier and receiver from Fisher's renowned 1960s lineup, delivering warm stereo sound with integrated FM/AM tuner and classic design.
• 400-T (1964) — Tube-powered stereo receiver from Fisher's golden era, combining high-fidelity amplification with integrated FM/AM tuner and warm, musical sound.
• 432 — Solid-state stereo receiver from Fisher's 1971 lineup featuring 20 watts per channel, FM/AM tuner, and warm analog sound.
• 474 — Fisher 474 solid-state stereo receiver, 32W RMS per channel into 8 ohms. Compact late-1960s unit with 10-transistor/4-diode amp; little else is documented.
• 500 — A note on identity before anything else: the record holds no documentation for a plain "Fisher 500." What the sources actually cover is the 500 family —
• 500-B (1959–1961) — Fisher 500-B (1959–1961) tube stereo receiver — 7591 outputs, integrated FM multiplex, magic eye tuning. The receiver that outsold every other hi-fi component.
• 500-C (1959) — High-performance tube amplifier and FM stereo receiver from the golden era of hi-fi, renowned for its build quality and warm, musical sound.
• 600 — Fisher 600 stereo FM-AM receiver (c.1960–1965). Tube version: 40 watts, $369.50. Transistorized 600-T: 120 watts, $459.50.
• 600-T — Fisher 600-T transistor stereo receiver (1964–1965). Period ads show 120W, Nuvistor front end, no output transformers, FM sensitivity 1.8 µV, price $459.50.
• 6760 — Fisher 6760 solid-state quadraphonic receiver from 1972, 25 watts per channel, $250 original price. Little documented beyond basic specs.
• 700 — Fisher 700 receiver — little is documented. Period sources describe the related 700‑T model: 120W IHF, $499.50, solid‑state FM stereo receiver from 1967.
• 700-t (1962) — High-end tube stereo receiver from the early 1960s featuring 40 watts per channel, FM/AM tuner, and audiophile-grade sound.
• 800-(a) (1959) — High-fidelity tube amplifier and receiver from Fisher's golden era, known for warm sound and premium build quality. Includes the complete spec table.
• 800-B (1961) — High-end tube receiver from the early stereo era with built-in tuner and preamplifier, known for warm sound and robust construction.
• 800-C (1963) — High-performance tube amplifier and receiver from Fisher, renowned for its lush sound and premium build quality. Includes current market value.
• 90-X — Fisher 90-X (c. 1957): Fisher FM tuner, advertised as extremely sensitive, priced at $169.50. Little else is documented.
• allegro-a-190 — Fisher Allegro A-190 receiver from 1971 featuring solid-state design with AM/FM tuner and warm midrange sound. With detailed specs.
• AMBASSADOR-II (A-910) (1968) — High-fidelity receiver from the late 1960s, combining robust build quality with classic tube-like warmth and precise AM/FM tuning.
• C-55 (1959) — Fisher Coronet II (C-55) receiver (1959–1960) with 12W/channel tube amp, slide-rule tuning, and stereo multiplex FM — a pioneer of early home stereo.
• consolette-series-51 — High-end tube receiver from Fisher's 1959 console series featuring stereo amplification, FM/AM tuner, and classic mid-century design.
• CORONET-II (C-55) (1964) — A classic mid-1960s receiver known for solid build quality and warm analog sound. Covers production dates. Covers production dates.
• custom-electra-ii-(k-100) (1966) — High-end tube receiver from Fisher's 1960s lineup with 100 watts mono output and integrated FM/AM tuner. This page has the complete spec table.
• DIPLOMAT-D-38 (1965) — The Fisher DIPLOMAT-D-38 is a high-fidelity receiver from the mid-1960s, known for its robust build, warm tube-based sound, and elegant design.
• MC-723BK — A mid-1980s audio component system combining AM/FM stereo radio, turntable, and dual cassette functionality, manufactured by Fisher.
• metropolitan-m-4592 — The 1967 Fisher Metropolitan M-4592 console pairs a 45W solid-state amp with a Dual 1014 turntable—mid-century hi-fi at its most cohesive.
• MODEL-400 — Fisher Model 400 (circa 1963): stereo FM multiplex tuner/amplifier, $329.50, 1.8 µV IHFM sensitivity. Documented mainly in High Fidelity review.
• philharmonic-ii-p-25 — Fisher Philharmonic II P-25 solid-state receiver from 1969 with 25 watts per channel, FM/AM tuner, and warm midrange sound signature.
• philharmonic-iv-p-29 — Fisher Philharmonic IV P-29 solid-state receiver from 1968 with 50 watts per channel, FM/AM tuner, and warm vintage sound signature.
• premiere-f-220 — Fisher Premiere F-220 solid-state receiver from 1970 with 20 watts per channel and AM/FM tuner. Find detailed specs here.
• promenade-310 — The 1959 Fisher Promenade-310 console blends true stereo sound, tube warmth, and mid-century design in a single iconic American hi-fi package.
• promenade-ii-320 — Solid-state stereo receiver from Fisher's 1970s mid-range lineup, featuring 20 watts per channel, AM/FM tuner, and warm musical sound.
• PROVANCE-MEDALIST-II-(R-20) (1963) — Fisher ProVance Medalist II R-20 stereo receiver from 1963 featuring. 20 watts per channel, AM/FM tuner, and classic tube audio design.
• RS-1035 — Fisher RS-1035 stereo receiver (1981-1983), 80 W/ch into 8 ohms with 0.009% THD. Specs from period sources; little historical documentation survives.
• RS-1052 — Fisher RS-1052 solid-state receiver, 85W/ch, from the 1975–1978 era. Specs known; production dates and price undocumented.
• RS-646 — Fisher RS-646 A/V receiver with Dolby Pro-Logic surround, circa 1991–1992. Specs from period ads: 120W front, 20W rear/center. Little else documented.
• RS220 — Fisher RS-220 solid-state stereo receiver from the mid-1970s, sold via Sears. 45W/ch, 0.5% THD. Part of the Series S-90 system; documentation is thin.
• series-101 — Solid-state stereo receiver from Fisher's late 1960s lineup featuring AM/FM tuner and warm musical sound. Find the complete spec table here.
• series-202 — Solid-state stereo receiver from Fisher's mid-range 1970s lineup featuring 20 watts per channel and classic warm sound. Includes full specifications.
• STATESMAN-II (S-70) (1969) — A high-fidelity integrated receiver from the golden era of audio, known for its robust build and warm analog sound. With production dates.
• TX-200 (1966) — Fisher TX-200 solid-state stereo receiver from the mid-1960s with warm sound and robust build quality. Includes detailed specs and production dates.

Speakers

• 110-S — Fisher 110-S — a late-1960s turntable with magnetic cartridge in a walnut base, sold alongside the 35-watt Fisher 110 receiver at $379.95.
• DS126 — Fisher DS126 2-way bass reflex speaker system from 1975-1981, featuring a 12-inch woofer, 5-1/4-inch midrange, and 2-1/2-inch tweeter.
• executive-ii-1000 (1975) — High-end floor-standing speaker from Fisher's Executive series with 3-way design and acoustic suspension cabinet. Covers the complete spec table.
• MS127 — Fisher MS127 — a little-documented Quadradial 4-channel reel-to-reel recorder with 3-head configuration and single 9.5 cm/s tape speed.
• president-ix-9000 (1969) — High-end 3-way acoustic suspension loudspeaker from Fisher's prestigious President series, featuring a 12-inch woofer and horn-loaded midrange for balanced.
• XP 56S — Fisher XP-56S (1970s) bookshelf speakers feature 8-inch woofers, 50W RMS, and acoustic suspension design—American-built with mixed reviews.
• XP 66C — A floor-standing speaker system from Fisher, advertised as a high-value hi-fi component in the early 1970s. With the complete spec table and when it was made.
• XP-10 — Floor-standing Consolette speaker introduced as Fisher’s flagship in 1965, notable for debuting the soft dome tweeter invented by William Hecht.
• XP-2 — Fisher XP-2 (1961–1963) — 10-inch 3-way speaker with 5-inch mid and 3.5-inch tweeter in a 22-inch cabinet. A premium US-built hi-fi relic.
• XP-33 — Fisher XP-33 speakers, known as 'The Little Giant Speaker System,' are compact high-efficiency speakers designed for space-constrained installations.
• XP-4 — Fisher XP-4 (c. 1961–1963): a speaker known mainly through early-1960s Fisher advertising; its XP-4A variant was listed at $199.50.
• XP-44B — Fisher XP-44B two-way bookshelf speaker from the Little Giant series. Advertised as the world's least expensive good speaker system at $89 per pair in 1970.
• XP-55 — Fisher XP-55 (1967) compact bookshelf speaker, 8-inch woofer with inverted half-roll surround, priced at $59.50. Tested by High Fidelity.
• XP-55B — A compact two-way bookshelf speaker from Fisher’s mid-century lineup, noted for its acoustic suspension design and extended bass response.
• XP-6 — A bookshelf speaker system from Fisher's 1960s Heritage Series, produced as part of a broader speaker lineup replacement
• XP-9C — Fisher XP-9C four-way bookshelf speaker with 15-inch woofer, two 5-inch mids, two 1.5-inch dome tweeters, circa 1969-1971. Original price $199.95.

Tuner

• FM-80 — Fisher FM-80 mono FM tuner — no factory multiplex jack, but retrofittable to stereo via the MPX-100 adaptor. Period Fisher tuner.
• MPX-100 — Fisher MPX-100 universal multiplex adaptor with Stereo Beacon — the 1961 bridge to stereo FM, $89.50, 35db separation.

Tuners

• 120-FM — Fisher 120-FM: compact stereo radio-phono system advertised at $299.95 in 1968–69, with a 40-watt solid-state receiver. Little else is documented.
• 440T — Fisher 440T (1966) all-transistor stereo receiver — FM-multiplex tuner and 70-watt amplifier, $329.50, reviewed by High Fidelity in March 1966.
• Allegro A19 (c. 1962) — Fisher Allegro A19 tube stereo console from the early 1960s, paired with the X19 amplifier using the rare ELL80/6HU8 tube. Little-documented model.
• CR113 — Fisher CR113 AM/FM stereo receiver, 80W RMS per channel. A little-documented model from the 1980s; only basic power and frequency specs survive.
• FM-100 (1961) — Fisher FM-100 tube FM tuner (1961) — 1.8 μV sensitivity, five tubes, stereo-ready via external multiplex adapter. Collector's guide, values, restoration notes.
• FM-100-B (1963) — FM-only tube tuner from Fisher's early 1960s lineup, known for warm sound and precision tuning. This page has detailed specs and production dates.
• FM-100-C (1960) — The Fisher FM-100-C (1964–1969) is a tube FM tuner with analog tuning and walnut cabinet option. Specs, history, and collector pricing.
• FM-1000 (1968) — High-performance FM/AM tuner from Fisher's golden era, featuring tube-based design and advanced reception capabilities. Includes full specifications.
• FM-120 — A solid-state AM/FM stereo tuner from Fisher, produced in 1977, featuring stereo RCA outputs and noted for strong FM reception.
• FM-200-B (1964) — Fisher FM-200-B (1964) FM stereo multiplex tuner — 0.5 µV sensitivity, automatic Stereo Beacon switching, 65 dB selectivity. The sweet spot of Fisher's early-60s tuner line.
• FM-200-C (1966) — High-fidelity FM/AM tuner from Fisher's solid-state transition era featuring FET front end and PLL stereo decoding. With full specifications.
• FM-50 (1959) — Fisher FM-50 (1959) FM tube tuner — 6 tubes, ~3 μV sensitivity, multiplex-ready. Restored units sell $100–$250.
• FM-50-B (1964) — FM/AM tuner with stereo decoding and solid-state transition design from Fisher's 1960s lineup. With full specifications and production years.
• FM-90-X (1966) — Fisher FM-90-X — 1957–58 mono tube tuner with Gold Cascode RF stage, $169.50 new. Collector guide, value, and what to check.
• FMR-1 — Fisher FM-1000/FMR-1 Broadcast Monitor Tuner (1961) — 18-tube FM stereo tuner with dual nuvistor front-end, 1.5 µV sensitivity, and rack-mount design.
• KM-60 — Fisher KM-60 FM-stereo-multiplex tuner kit (c.1962–1964). StrataKit design with preassembled front-end. IHF sensitivity 2.5 µV, S/N 70 dB.
• MF-320 (1970) — FM/AM tuner with solid-state design and slide-rule tuning from Fisher's 1970s consumer lineup. With full specifications and production years.
• president-x-9010 (1975) — The 1965 Fisher President X-9010 console combines tube-powered audio excellence with solid walnut furniture—rare, heavy, and sonically timeless.
• R-200 (1964) — FM/AM tuner with tube-based circuitry and stereo decoding from Fisher's classic 1960s lineup. Covers recent sold prices and the complete spec table.
• TFM-1000 (1964) — High-end FM-AM tuner from Fisher's 1960s lineup featuring FET front end and multiplex stereo decoding. This page has the complete spec table.
• TFM-300 (1963) — Fisher TFM-300 FM/AM tuner from 1963, part of Fisher's respected tube-based tuner series known for excellent FM reception and build quality during the early stereo broadcasting era.
• TX-100 — Fisher TX-100 (1967) solid-state control amplifier, under $200, 32.5 W/ch, successor to tube X-100. Covers production dates.
• TX-2000 — Fisher TX-2000 – a little-documented 150-watt stereo control amplifier advertised from 1970–1972; only a price and power rating survive in period sources.

Turntables

• DD-300 — Fisher DD-300 cassette deck, Emerson-era solid-state model with Dolby NR and metal-tape support. Period test reports call it an excellent performer for its price class.
• MT6360 — Fisher MT6360 belt-drive turntable from the early 1980s — DC servo motor, S-shaped tonearm, AT92E cartridge, auto-return.

Unknown

• 100-B (circa 1962–1963) — Fisher FM-100-B (100-B) twelve-tube FM stereo tuner, circa 1962–63. Hailed by HiFi/Stereo Review as the most sensitive FM tuner tested to date; sold for $229.50–$249.50.
• 100-C — Fisher 100-C — little-documented 1964–65 designation for both the FM-100-C tuner ($249.50) and X-100-C 50W amplifier ($169.50).
• 101 — Fisher 101 is almost undocumented; surviving period ads refer to the Fisher X-101 stereo control amplifier, with no confirmed link between the two model names.
• 101-C — Fisher 101-C (X-101-C): integrated stereo control amplifier, 60 watts IHFM (30 W/ch), $199.50, circa 1962–1964. Little else documented.
• 110 — Fisher 110 compact AM-FM stereo receiver with built-in automatic turntable, 35 watts, circa 1967-1968. Sold without speakers for $379.95.
• 120 — Fisher 120 compact stereo system (1968–1969). FM/phono, 40W IHF, XP-55B speakers. First Fisher system under $300. With when it was made.
• 125 — Fisher 125 compact stereo system (1968). Solid-state 40W AM/FM receiver, 4-speed turntable with Pickering cartridge, and XP-55B speakers. Priced at $329.95.
• 127 — Fisher 127 compact stereo system (1968–1969): FM-stereo receiver, automatic turntable, RC-70 cassette deck, XP-55B speakers. Known mostly from period ads.
• 160 — Fisher 160 (1968) — solid-state FM stereo receiver with Tune-O-Matic push-button memory tuning and gold-plated front panel.
• 175 — Fisher 175 (1968) AM/FM stereo receiver. Known only from period ads as the 175-T, a $249.95 solid-state model with FETs and ICs.
• 200 — Fisher 200 — an obscure Fisher audio model with almost no surviving documentation, distinct from the era's FM-200-B, KX-200, and TX-200.
• 202 — Fisher 202 — an obscure model appearing as two distinct products: a 1961 premium FM/AM tuner and a 1970 budget receiver with Baxandall controls.
• 202-B — Fisher 202-B (X-202-B): early-1960s integrated stereo control amplifier, 75–80 W, $249.50, documented chiefly through Fisher's period ads.
• 220 — Fisher 220 (220-T) solid-state AM/FM stereo receiver, 55W IHF, FET front end, 1966–1967. Little-documented first-generation Fisher transistor receiver.
• 250 — Fisher 250 (c. 1968–1970) AM/FM stereo receiver, 120 watts, with Tune-O-Matic five-station pushbutton memory tuning. Documented mainly through period ads.
• 300 — Surviving information on the Fisher 300 is thin, and it comes entirely from period advertising. This page has production years.
• 401 — Fisher 401 stereo receiver from 1971, with wireless remote Autoscan tuning and FM 4-channel-ready design. Little documented beyond period ads.
• 4060 — Fisher 4060 2/4-channel receiver (1973–1974). 72W stereo, 60W quad, strapped amplifier design, Baxandall tone controls, FM/AM.
• 440 — Fisher 440-T receiver (1965-66), Fisher's first solid-state receiver under $330. Silicon output transistors, FM-multiplex tuner. Period ads only.
• 50 — Fisher 50 portable stereo phonograph (ca. 1965). Little documented; period ads show 30W power, $199.50 price. All-in-one turntable/amp/speakers.
• 502 — Fisher 502 automatic turntable, circa 1971. Known from magazine ads featuring an automatic-repeat function and a 7.1-lb platter. Little else is documented.
• 504 — The Fisher 504 was the top model in Fisher's new 2/4-channel convertible Studio Standard series — a four-channel AM/FM stereo receiver from the early days.
• 55 — Fisher 55 – virtually undocumented. Possibly an alternative designation for the XP-55 bookshelf speaker advertised in 1967 at $59.50.
• 55-B — Obscure Fisher model; period files point to the XP-55B two-way acoustic-suspension speaker advertised in 1968 at $99.95 per pair.
• 550 — Fisher 550-T solid-state AM/FM stereo receiver, circa 1967–1968. 90W IHF, 1.8 µV FM sensitivity, 7 ICs, 3 limiters, 2 FETs.
• 60 — Fisher 60 is essentially undocumented; no fact sheet, manual, or review survives. The period 60-inch in Fisher's line, the KM-60 tuner kit, is a distinct model.
• 70 — Fisher 70 — an obscure model with minimal surviving documentation. A period 1968 ad mentions an RC-70 cassette deck; no further specs or history confirmed.
• 90 — Fisher 90 series (circa 1956–1958): 90-T and 90-R FM-AM tuners with Gold-Cascode circuitry, 0.85 µV sensitivity; 90-A 90-watt amplifier.
• CP-100 (c. 1971–1972) — Fisher CP-100 8-track cartridge player for component stereo. Quadraphonic four-channel playback, automatic 2/4-channel switching, $169.95 in 1971.
• HP-100 — Little-documented Fisher HP-100 stereo headphones from 1969–1970, known from period ads claiming 19 Hz bass response and all-day listening comfort.
• QP-44 — Little is documented about the Fisher QP-44 headphones beyond a period listing. What the record shows is a set of open-back (presumed) stereo headphones.

Other Models

• 160 T — A solid-state FM stereo receiver with push-button tuning, released in 1968. This page has detailed specs and production dates.
• 200 T — A fully transistorised stereo receiver produced by Fisher Radio Corporation between 1967 and 1969. With detailed specs and production dates.
• 21-R — The Fisher 21-R was a stereo receiver chassis from a mid-60s console—solid build, 20W output, and repairable, but often found with channel loss.
• 24R — Fisher 24R stereo tube receiver from 1958. 12W per channel, EL84 push-pull output, AM/FM tuner. Entry-level model in Fisher's late-1950s lineup.
• 250-TX — Fisher 250-TX (1971-1973) solid-state AM/FM stereo receiver, 55W/ch, FET front end with phase-locked-loop decoder, $229.95 new.
• 400 — A tube-powered FM stereo receiver from Fisher’s mid-1960s lineup, combining tuner, preamplifier, and power amplifier in one chassis.
• 400-CX-2 — Fisher 400-CX-2 tube preamplifier — one of the rarest Fisher preamps, uses 12AX7/7247 tubes, brass faceplate, designed to match the SA-100 amplifier.
• 400B — Fisher 400B — a receiver the archive cannot yet authenticate. No verified specs, years, or price; here's why, and what would settle it.
• 500D — Fisher 500D receiver — archive sources contain no verified specs, years, or pricing for the Fisher; 500D documents in the pile belong to BGW amps and Altec crossovers.
• 600A — Fisher 600A (1967): Award Series stereo receiver, 80W/ch RMS, hybrid tube/solid-state design. Rare transitional model from Fisher's late-60s lineup.
• 601 — Fisher 601 solid-state integrated amplifier from 1967, 55W/channel, all-silicon design. A little-documented mid-60s model from Fisher's transistor transition era.
• 750 — Fisher 750 quadraphonic receiver (1971-1973), 35W/ch stereo or 25W/ch quad with built-in SQ decoder, originally $449.95.
• 800 — Fisher 800 tube and solid-state receivers from the late 1950s through late 1960s — 7591 tubes, Nuvistor phono stage, and the first all-transistor Fisher.
• 800D — Fisher 800D AM/FM stereo receiver (c. 1965-1968). Top-of-line solid-state receiver with built-in oscilloscope display, 60W/ch, direct-coupled silicon outputs.
• AD-823 — A black, Japan-built CD player from Fisher’s Studio Standard line, produced in the mid-1980s. This page has when it was made.
• ALLEGRO A 192 — A solid-state console system from Fisher featuring a built-in FM tuner and turntable, produced in 1967. With the complete spec table and when it was made.
• AMBASSADOR HS 360 — Fisher Ambassador HS-360 console system features a 15-inch bass driver and horn midrange, delivering warm, musical sound from Fisher's golden era.
• CA-2220 — An integrated stereo DC amplifier from Fisher, produced between 1979 and 1982, noted for direct-coupled output and analog meters with green backlighting.
• CA-275 — A Studio-Standard integrated amplifier made in Japan, rated at 110 watts per channel. This page has detailed specs and production dates.
• CA-800 — A solid-state integrated stereo amplifier crafted in Japan, part of Fisher's Studio Standard line. This page has production dates.
• CONSOLETTE SERIES 61 — A tube-powered stereo console receiver with integrated AM/FM radio and record changer, built in 1958 by Fisher Radio Corporation.
• CR-125 — A two-head stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, made in Japan, produced for the Studio Standard line. This page has the complete spec table.
• CR-4025 — A twin-head cassette deck from Fisher with wireless remote control and Dolby B noise reduction, made in Japan. Covers the complete spec table.
• DD-280 — A direct drive stereo cassette deck manufactured in Japan, part of Fisher's Studio Standard line. With detailed specs and production dates.
• DD-350 — A direct drive stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, made in Japan. With the complete spec table and when it was made.
• DS 152 — A 3-way speaker system from Fisher's late 1970s lineup, noted for solid build and sound quality compared to later models.
• EQ-100 — Documentation on the Fisher EQ-100 is thin — no production years, original price, or market context have surfaced in the research material. What is known
• EQ-272 — A stereo graphic equalizer made in Japan during Fisher’s late-1980s audio equipment run. This page has detailed specs and production dates.
• EQ-275 — A 12-band-per-channel stereo graphic equalizer made in Japan during Fisher’s late-era high-fidelity equipment run. With full specifications.
• EXECUTIVE 971 — Fisher Executive 971 (1966) console with 75W output and Dual 1009 turntable — a high-end 1960s audio statement with warm midrange character.
• EXECUTIVE VII 990 — A floor-standing console system from Fisher’s premium line, featuring Multiplex-ready stereo capability and high power output for its era.
• EXECUTIVE X 970 — Fisher Executive X 970 (1965) console with 75W tube amplifier, Dual 1009 turntable, and Ampex 4452 reel-to-reel—luxury hi-fi from the mid-60s.
• FM-40 — Fisher FM-40 tube FM tuner — $99.50 in 1956, 3µV sensitivity for 20dB quieting, three IF stages, MPX output for stereo adaptors.
• FUTURA II F 210 — A console-style stereo receiver from Fisher’s mid-century lineup, combining amplifier, tuner, and turntable in one unit.
• FUTURA VI F 590 — A console stereo combining tube and transistor technology, part of Fisher’s premium Futura series. Covers full specifications and production years.
• MF 300 — A mid-tier FM/AM stereo tuner with motorized tuning and remote control options. Covers detailed specs and production dates.
• MODEL-500 — Fisher 500-C receiver — 75W IHF tube amp, FM-stereo tuner, 36.5 lb chassis. Reviewed by High Fidelity in 1964.
• MODEL-70 — Fisher Model 70-RT FM-AM tuner (1954) — the tuner half of Fisher's Custom Audio Components separates line, pitched alongside the Model 50-A amplifier.
• MT-35 — A belt-drive turntable made in Japan, part of Fisher's mid-1980s component system lineup. Covers detailed specs and production dates.
• MT-6010 — A semi-automatic turntable from Fisher, advertised in 1976 with quartz speed control and a two-speed belt drive design. Covers detailed specs.
• MT-6220 — A two-speed belt-drive turntable made in Japan, featuring a DC servo motor and variable speed control. Find full specifications and production years here.
• MX-6000 — Fisher MX-6000 rack system from the late 1980s — 2x40W amplifier, FM/AM tuner, graphic equalizer, and cassette deck in a compact separates-style stack.
• MX-7000 — Fisher MX-7000 — no verified Fisher documentation exists; the MX-7000 number belongs to Otari's 1970s master recorder. What collectors should know.
• PHILHARMONIC P 22 — A tube-powered AM/FM/FM stereo receiver and phonograph console produced around 1961. Find full specifications and production years here.
• PHILHARMONIC P 291 — A solid-state radio-phonograph console with AM/FM tuner and Garrard turntable, made during Fisher’s high-fidelity peak. With the complete spec table.
• PHILHARMONIC P 294 — Fisher PHILHARMONIC P 294 (1968–1970) — 25W/channel stereo receiver with AM/FM tuner and 400mV line output. A mid-tier classic with modest power and enduring appeal.
• PRESIDENT 9011 — A high-end console audio system from Fisher’s 1966 President line, combining tube and transistor electronics in a classic wood cabinet.
• PRESIDENT III 3000 2 — Fisher President III 3000-2 (1959) floor-standing console speaker, 8-ohm impedance, 12-inch woofer — a high-priced relic from American hi-fi's golden age.
• PRESIDENT V VI 4000 6000 — A rare, high-end console stereo system released by Fisher in 1961, available in two model variants with substantial tube-based amplification.
• PRESIDENT VII 7000 — A floor-standing console model from Fisher, designed for multiplex stereo reception and available with or without a tape recorder.
• REGENT II 6000 — A high-end tube-transistor hybrid console system from Fisher's 1964 lineup, featuring dual power meters and integrated Ampex tape recording.
• REGENT R592 — Fisher Regent R-592 (1967) stereo receiver — part of a console system with Dual 1014 turntable. Original price near $950.
• RS 1060 — A high-powered AM/FM stereo receiver from Fisher’s late 1970s lineup, noted for its robust build and vintage audio character
• RS 625 — Fisher RS 625 (1976–1977) stereo receiver: 25W/channel solid-state tuner-amp in walnut veneer. A mid-tier relic from Fisher’s Emerson era.
• RS-2003 — A Japanese-built AM/FM stereo receiver from Fisher’s late-1970s Studio-Standard line. Includes detailed specs and production dates.
• RS-2004 — A solid-state AM/FM stereo receiver built in Japan for the European market, featuring a 5-band equalizer and 45 watts per channel into 8Ω.
• SA-1000 — Fisher SA-1000 — early solid-state Class-A integrated amplifier, 30W/channel, 11 transistors. Period press called it one of the finest amplifiers we have ever tested.
• SA-300-B — Fisher SA-300-B quadraphonic amplifier from the 1970s, 50 WPC four-channel output, sold between $345-$695 on the used market.
• ST-425 — Fisher ST-425: $79.95 sealed two-way bookshelf, 10-inch woofer and mylar dome, 55-20k Hz. Audio found it tough but low-efficiency.
• STV 420 — A three-way floor-standing passive speaker system from Fisher, produced around 1975. Includes the complete spec table and when it was made.
• STV 884 — Floor-standing loudspeakers with a 15” woofer, made by Fisher during the late 1970s to early 1980s. Find the complete spec table and when it was made here.
• STV 9538 — Floor-standing 3-way tower speakers from Fisher’s mid-range consumer lineup. Includes the complete spec table and when it was made.
• STV-863 — Fisher STV-863 floorstanding 3-way speakers with 12-inch woofers. Little documented; known from forum comments and used listings.
• STV-875 — Fisher STV-875 speaker, documented only in a 1987 HiFI-Stereo listing: 42-20,000 Hz, 6 ohms, horn midrange and tweeter. This page has production dates.
• STV-893 — Fisher STV-893 (1980) — a Japanese-made 3-way floor-standing speaker with a 15-inch woofer, 4-inch mid, and 3-inch tweeter.
• TA-600 — Fisher TA-600 vacuum tube stereo receiver from 1959 — 22 tubes, push-pull 7189 outputs, dual eye tubes, the only Fisher receiver with tube rectification.
• TFM-200 — Fisher TFM-200 solid-state FM-multiplex stereo tuner from 1965, companion to the TX-200 amplifier. Nuvistor front end, 1.8 µV sensitivity, $229.50.
• TX 1000 — A 120-watt IHF music power stereo receiver produced by Fisher from 1967 to 1970. Includes the complete spec table and when it was made.
• TX-420 — Fisher TX-420 (1971–72) quadraphonic converter with built-in 8-track player and two 15W rear amps — $299.95 in 1971. A curious, format-locked piece of early quad.
• X-101A — Fisher X-101A integrated stereo tube amplifier — 40W, 12 inputs, 8-position selector, $194.50 in 1959. Bench-tested and flexible.
• X-202B — Fisher X-202-B (1962) integrated amplifier — 32W/ch, 7591 tubes, $249.50 original price. The category-of-one control amp with the early/late circuit split.
• X04 — Fisher X-04 stereo tube integrated amplifier — the best of the early Fisher integrated amps, using 12AX7 and 7189A tubes. Little else is firmly documented.
• XP 1 — Fisher XP-1 bookshelf speakers from 1968-1972. Two-way acoustic suspension design with 10-inch woofer and 3-inch tweeter, 8 ohms, 30 lbs.
• XP 7C — Fisher XP-7C floor-standing 3-way loudspeaker — 12-inch woofer, 5-inch midrange, 3-inch cone tweeter, 8 ohms, 93 dB sensitivity.