Fisher 160 T (1968)

A solid-state FM stereo receiver with push-button tuning, released in 1968

Overview

The Fisher 160-T is a solid-state stereo receiver introduced in 1968. Fisher marketed it as the world's first high-quality push-button FM stereo receiver. The buttons are the Tune-O-Matic push-button memory tuning for FM stations. The front panel is gold-plated, so it resists tarnishing over time. The receiver wants an 8Ω minimum speaker load, and it has both MM phono and line-level inputs.

Specifications

Product type	FM Stereo Receiver
Production year	1968
Original price	$269.95
Power output
Speaker load impedance	8Ω (minimum)
Input sensitivity	2.2mV (MM), 240mV (line)
Tuning range	FM
Circuit type	all silicon
Current asking price	$400.00

Design

The Fisher 160-T features a gold-plated front panel intended to maintain its appearance over time and uses an all-silicon circuit design. Its standout feature is the Tune-O-Matic push-button memory tuning system, which allowed users to preset FM stations—an innovative convenience at the time.

Market

Units are currently listed for $400.00, and some are noted as needing recapping. Service manuals are available. Units turn up both as working examples and as parts or repair pieces.