Fisher Philharmonic P-291 (1964)
A solid-state radio-phonograph console with AM/FM tuner and Garrard turntable, made during Fisher’s high-fidelity peak.
Overview
The Fisher Philharmonic Model P-291 Stereographic Radio-Phonograph console is a stereo console produced in 1964. It was manufactured by Fisher Radio Corporation, a company founded in 1937 by Avery Fisher with the goal of achieving accurate sound reproduction. The unit features a solid-state design and includes an AM/FM tuner paired with a Garrard turntable. While Fisher is best known for legendary components like the SA-1000 and 500C, the P-291 was part of their console line, combining audio functionality with furniture-style cabinetry.
Specifications
| Product name | Fisher Philharmonic Model P-291 Stereographic Radio-Phonograph console |
| Manufacturer | Fisher Radio Corporation |
| Production year | 1964 |
| Circuit type | solid-state design |
| Tuner | AM/FM |
| Turntable | Garrard |
Design
The P-291 uses a solid-state design and integrates an AM/FM tuner with a Garrard turntable in a console cabinet. One source notes it was "loaded with tubes," but the authoritative designation identifies it as solid-state, consistent with Fisher's transition in the mid-1960s.
Context
Fisher's golden era spanned the 1950s and 1960s, a period when the brand became synonymous with high-fidelity audio. The company released landmark products like the FM-1000 and 500C receiver before being acquired by Emerson Radio in 1969. The P-291 reflects Fisher’s commitment to home audio during this peak period, offering a console format that combined performance with domestic aesthetics.
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