Fisher 125 (1968)
The Fisher 125 is a compact stereo system, an all-in-one AM/FM receiver, turntable, and speaker package, introduced in 1968. Fisher typically sold its compacts in the $370-$450 range. The 125 came in at just $329.95, a price that HiFI-Stereo (July 1968, p.25) noted was notably lower than the company’s typical compact systems.
The receiver section was solid-state and rated at 40 watts music power (IHF). It drove a pair of Fisher XP-55B two-way acoustic-suspension speakers, which Fisher also sold separately for $99.95 a pair. High Fidelity (September 1968, p.2) described them as delivering “solid bass, smooth midrange, and…” and the rest of the sentence is lost to OCR damage. The turntable was a four-speed automatic with a Pickering magnetic cartridge. That's reasonable hardware for the price.
The 125 existed without the cassette option, which suggests Fisher was offering a phono-only path for buyers who didn’t need tape. The 125 itself appears to have been short-lived. It was advertised through late 1968, but little else is recorded about its production run or ultimate sales life.
Known Specifications
- Type: Compact stereo system (AM/FM receiver, turntable, speakers)
- Receiver: Solid-state, 40 watts music power (IHF)
- Turntable: 4-speed automatic, Pickering magnetic cartridge
- Speakers: Fisher XP-55B, two-way acoustic-suspension
- Original price: $329.95 (1968)
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