Fisher Futura VI F 590 (1965)
A console stereo combining tube and transistor technology, part of Fisher’s premium Futura series.
Overview
The Fisher Futura VI F-590 is a console stereo manufactured by Fisher Radio, identified in research as part of the Futura series produced in the mid-1960s. It follows earlier models like the Futura IV F-58-W and Futura V F-59, though no explicit hierarchy between them is documented. Fisher was renowned for high-quality stereo systems during the late 1950s through the 1960s, and the Futura VI F-590 was positioned as a premium offering. The model is associated with a service manual dated 1965, indicating its production timeframe.
Specifications
| Power output | 75 Watts |
| Chassis | 690-T, 690-A |
| Tube/Transistor count | 17 Tubes, 8 Transistors |
| Turntable | Garrard - Type AII |
Market
Service manuals and schematics for the Fisher Futura VI F-590 are available through online forums and archival sites, indicating ongoing collector interest. Capacitor replacement, particularly of multi-section can capacitors in the amplifier, is a noted step in restoration.
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