The finest in stereo can now be enjoyed in the simplest of installations.
When the Tuner-Amplifier 600 (TA-600) came out in 1960, it represented a giant leap for Fisher. Ten years prior, one would have had to purchase two mono amplifiers, probably with a separate power supply chassis for each; two pre-amplifiers, two tuners and maybe more to get the same capabilities. It took just three years to go from the TA-600 to the 500-C.
1958
TA-500
1959
610-ST
R-30-S
1960
TA-600
1961
TA-800
500-S
1962
800-B
65-Watt AM-FM Stereo Multiplex Receiver
The best of everything – AM and FM-Multiplex tuners for every existing type of broadcast (mono or stereo), a stereo master control of grand organ flexibility and simplicity, a stereo amplifier capable of producing 65-watts of pure, undistorted power -all these have been joined on one gleaming chassis whose capabilities belie its easy-to-install size. And the new FISHER 800-B features STEREO-BEAM, the FISHER invention that tells you instantly whether or not an FM station is broadcasting in Stereo Multiplex. No need to consult program listings in the paper, or trot between the two speaker systems to know what is going on. A separate sub-channel noise filter eliminates noise and hiss on Multiplex programs without impairing the full tonal range. There is no easier way to install a complete stereo system in your home -simply add two speakers and a record player to the 800-B, and you can look forward to virtually unlimited years of musical enjoyment.
500-B
65-Watt FM Stereo Multiplex Receiver
Stereophonic FM is now a thrilling reality, and the perfect instrument for its full enjoyment is the new FISHER 500-B. Here on one beautifully integrated chassis, you will find a high-sensitivity, wide-band FM tuner, with built-in Multiplex at its best; a stereophonic master control center; and a powerful, 65-watt stereophonic amplifier. Simply add two speaker systems and you are ready for regular or stereo FM broadcasts. Add a record player or tape recorder and the wonderful world of recorded music is yours to enjoy as well. Installation time -merely minutes, because of the single chassis. Best feature of all is STEREO BEAM, the FISHER invention that tells you instantly whether or not an FM station is broadcasting in Stereo Multiplex. It completely eliminates the “try-and-find-the-Multiplex” problem of conventional Multiplex tuners. A switchable filter reduces hiss and background noise on stereo programs without affecting the frequency response.
1963
800-C
75-WATT FM-STEREO-MULTIPLEX RECEIVER
The best of everything — AM and FM-Multiplex tuners for every existing type of broadcast (mono or stereo), a stereo master-control center of grand-organ flexibility and simplicity, a stereo amplifier capable of producing 75 watts of undistorted music power — all these have been joined on one magnificent chassis whose capabilities belie its easy-to-install size. With exclusive STEREO BEACON.
500-C
75-WATT FM-STEREO-MULTIPLEX RECEIVER
The all new FISHER 500-C has set an entirely new standard of quality in performance, styling and flexibility of operation. Here, on one beautifully integrated chassis, you will find a high-sensitivity, wide-band FM tuner, with built-in Multiplex at its best; a stereophonic master control center; and a powerful 75-watt stereophonic amplifier. STEREO BEACON.
400
60-WATT FM-STEREO-MULTIPLEX RECEIVER
This new Fisher instrument is designed for those economy minded music lovers who seek all the versatility and convenience of a high quality FM Stereo receiver. It combines an FM Stereo tuner of extreme sensitivity, a time-division multiplex demodulator, a 60-watt power amplifier and a flexible master audio control on one integrated chassis. STEREO BEAM* the exclusive Fisher invention that automatically signals the presence of an FM Multiplex broadcast, and a host of other advanced features, have been incorporated in this “no compromise” Fisher receiver.
1965
600-T
110-watt FM-Stereo-Multiplex Receiver
With the advent of the FISHER 600, all the unlimited operational flexibility and superior performance of a premium-priced transistor receiver have been combined. This is the first time that an instrument of its kind is totally and consistently reliable. At long last, it fulfills all the promise of transistors, and places the FISHER 600 years ahead of its time. The circuitry, a triumph of engineering genius, affords a degree of performance that is unparalleled. Exclusive nuvistor GOLDEN SYNCHRODE* front end, 5 IF stages, 5 limiters and a wide-band ratio detector provide extreme sensitivity (1.8 uV IHF), and permit reception of the weakest, most distant stations. The design is equally uncompromising, and offers a breadth of versatility and ease of operation hitherto unknown in the industry. The 21 controls and switches are in addition to a host of sophisticated advancements including a continuously variable light-dimmer, exclusive TUNE-O-LITE illuminated dial pointer, and Pushbutton Control Center. The 16 inputs and 10 outputs accommodate every type of program source. Exclusive STEREO BEACON* indicator and d’Arsonval tuning meter are incorporated. *Patent Pending
1966
440-T
1967
700-T
The Fisher 700-T: Everything You Need-On One Beautifully Integrated Chassis. All of the functions shown on the previous page have been miniaturized and beautifully integrated into one, compact chassis featuring the most advanced and reliable solid-state circuitry. The new Fisher 700-T is a prime example of the new ‘state of the art’. This superb instrument is a 120-watt, all-transistor FM-Stereo Receiver equipped with such desirable conveniences as STEREO BEACON, a four-way Speaker Selector, front-panel headphone, tape inputs and the new Fisher DIRECT TAPE MONITOR, for checking the quality of taped material while recording and adjusting all tone controls and switches as desired, without changing cable connections. In performance, it is far superior to any all-in-one Receiver available today, utilizing an exclusive SUPER SYNCHRODE front-end to achieve extreme sensitivity, selectivity and unsurpassed signal-to-noise ratio. Yet in spite of its superiority, it is far less costly than the combination of the older Fisher components one was required to purchase in order to enjoy stereo programs.
500-T
220-T
1968
1800
800-T
400-T
250-T
200-T
175-T
160-T
100 Microreceiver
1969
550-T
With the 1969 sale to Emerson, the advent of reliable transistors and resulting more easily achievable modularity, and a need to compete with the fecundity of Japanese competitors, the Fisher line exploded. Whether it was to have a competitor for every Stereo Receiver in existence, at every price point, or a psychological play, providing just the thing for any given buyer who happened through the door, the result was the same: a lot of offerings with a very fine pitch of difference.
1971
701
250-Watt Four-Channel AM-FM Stereo Receiver. The World’s First Four-Channel receiver
201
202
210-T
250-TX
505-T
1973
170
180
203
205
304
404
504
801
1974
504-B
304-B
4060
4020
