Fisher 700

Almost nothing is documented about the Fisher 700. The Archive has no source that says whether the “700” (without suffix) was an earlier model, a variant, a different product, or just a shortened listing in a directory.

What can be said with confidence about the closely related 700‑T comes from period advertising and reviews. It was a fully transistorized FM stereo receiver, and Fisher promoted it as “the most advanced all‑solid‑state FM stereo receiver to date.” Audio (January 1968, p.25) noted its 120‑watt (IHF) power output and positioned it as a flagship component capable of driving any speaker system of the era. Fisher’s own ads claimed a price of $499.50 (cabinet $24.95 extra), harmonic distortion of 0.8%, four IF stages, 50 dB selectivity, a 2.0 dB capture ratio, and a 70 dB signal‑to‑noise ratio. The front end used three silicon Field‑Effect Transistors in what Fisher called the “SUPER SYNCHRODE” design. A patented “STEREO BEACON” automatically signaled the presence of a stereo broadcast.

For the model listed as Fisher 700 (without the “‑T” suffix), no specifications, production years, or original price have been found. The “700” and “700‑T” may be the same unit recorded inconsistently across different listings, but no source in the Archive confirms this. If you have a manual, a period advertisement, or a clear photograph showing a “Fisher 700” badge, the Archive would like to hear from you.