Fisher Futura II F-210 (1959)
A console-style stereo receiver from Fisher’s mid-century lineup, combining amplifier, tuner, and turntable in one unit.
Overview
The Fisher Futura II F-210 is a console stereo receiver produced in 1959, integrating the X-1000 amplifier, 4000-R tuner, and a Garrard RC-88 turntable. It was designed as a self-contained audio system, housed in a dedicated cabinet. Described by owners as a "beautiful piece of equipment," it delivers a warm, full sound characteristic of tube-based designs of the era.
Specifications
| Dimensions (approx) | 17.5" W × 6" H × 14" D |
| Weight | 22 lbs (10 kg) |
Context
The Futura II F-210 was part of Fisher's mid-tier Futura series, released during a pivotal moment in high-fidelity audio. Though some sources cite a 1969 introduction, the 1959 service manual and contemporary photographs confirm its availability by 1959.
Market
Owners note the receiver has "world class sound" and is "super scarce," though market value remains debated—$1500 was considered excessive by one forum user, who argued it wasn't worth even half that unless upgraded.
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