Fisher Consolette Series 61 (1958)
A tube-powered stereo console receiver with integrated AM/FM radio and record changer, built in 1958 by Fisher Radio Corporation.
Overview
The Fisher Consolette Series 61 is a mid-century tube stereo receiver console made by Fisher Radio Corporation. Produced in 1958, it combines an AM/FM radio tuner, a built-in preamplifier, and front-panel audio jacks for phonograph, tuner, and tape connections. The unit was designed as a self-contained entertainment center, featuring a Garrard record changer and dual EL84 output tubes. Housed in a solid walnut cabinet with brushed aluminum trim, it reflects the high-fidelity craftsmanship of Fisher’s golden era.
Specifications
| Power output | 25-30 watts per channel |
| Chassis | 61 - 11 Tubes |
| Cabinet design | classic walnut cabinet design |
| Cabinet finishes | 61-M (Mahogany), 61-B (Blonde), 61-P (Provincial), 61-E (Ebony), 61-W (Walnut) |
| Weight | Approx. 38 lbs (17.2 kg) |
| Circuitry | All-tube design with built-in preamplifier stage |
| Inputs/Outputs | Front-panel jacks for phonograph, tuner, tape |
| Contains | am/fm radio, Garrard record changer |
| Dual output tubes | EL84 |
| Original price | $359.00 |
Context
Fisher Radio Corporation, founded in New York City in 1937 by Avery Fisher, aimed to reproduce audio with exceptional accuracy. The 1950s and 1960s marked the brand’s golden era, with the Consolette Series 61 representing the peak of integrated console design before Fisher’s acquisition by Emerson Radio in 1969.
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