Fisher PRESIDENT V VI 4000 6000 (1961)
A rare, high-end console stereo system released by Fisher in 1961, available in two model variants with substantial tube-based amplification.
Overview
The Fisher President V and VI Console (Model 4000/6000) is a console stereo system made in 1961 by Fisher Radio Corporation. Fisher sold it as a premium audio system, built for listeners who wanted high-fidelity sound in a single cabinet. There were two versions: the Model 4000 in early 1961 and the Model 6000 in late 1961. Each had a different chassis configuration. It has a high tube count and a lot of power output for its era. It is also one of Fisher's most ambitious and rarest offerings.
Specifications
| Production year | 1961 |
| Chassis (Model 4000) | 4000-R, 4000-C, 100 Amp |
| Chassis (Model 6000) | 400-CX-1, 101-R, SA-300 |
| Tube count | 42 Tube |
| Power | 90 Watts (peak) |
| Dimensions (console) | 70 1/8'' wide, 18 5/8" deep, 33 1/4" high |
Market
The Fisher President VI Console (Model 6000) had an original price of $2,595, or $2,195 without the tape recorder. It is extremely rare. Fewer than a few hundred units are believed to have been made. Listings have turned up on craigslist and online auctions, but current market values are not consistently documented.
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