Fisher X 101 C
A stereo integrated tube amplifier produced by Fisher Radio Corporation in the early 1960s.
Overview
The Fisher X 101 C is a stereo integrated vacuum tube amplifier made by Fisher Radio Corporation. It functions as a pre-main amplifier. The unit features a hinged control cover design that exposes the input selector, mode selector, volume control, and headphone terminal, while concealing other switches and controls under a panel. It includes a push-button input selector and supports a center speaker and external reverberation amplifier connection.
Specifications
| Input sensitivity | Tape head: 2mV, Phono: 3.5mV, Tuner, Aux, and Tape play: 300mV |
| Tone control | Bass: 22 dB (50 Hz), Treble: 20 dB (10 kHz) |
| Frequency characteristic | 10 Hz ~ 80 kHz +0 -1.5 dB |
| Power consumption | 180W |
| External dimensions | Width 384x Height 122x Depth 302 mm |
| Weight | 11.8kg |
| Vacuum tubes | 10 tubes, 2 diodes |
Design
The Fisher X 101 C uses a hinged control cover design, leaving frequently used controls—input selector, mode selector, volume, and headphone terminal—exposed while covering less-used functions. It includes a high-cut filter, loudness control, and tone controls. The unit is equipped with a push-button input selector and features terminals for a center speaker and a reverberation amplifier.
Market
Service manuals for the Fisher X 101 C are available for download or purchase, and re-cap kits are offered for restoration. Units appear in the used market on platforms like eBay and Hifi Shark, with some described as needing full servicing or noted for their complete tube complement.
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