The best of AM and FM stereo reception, on one beautifully integrated chassis of ultra-sophisticated design, has been incorporated in the new Fisher 550-T. For those who seek exceptional value, the most up-to-date circuitry, and the enjoyment of every type of musical program, here is the prize that wins the plaudits of the high-fidelity industry.
The Fisher 550-T has 90 watts of undistorted power, utilizes seven separate Integrated Circuits and two Field Effect Transistors in its tuning section, and has unlimited control flexibility for recreating the world of AM, FM, tape, phono, and other auxiliary sources such as TV and movie sound projectors.
Thanks to the miracle of Microcircuitry, this superb performance is well within the reach of all. The super-sensitive Field Effect Transistor front end is followed by six of these new ICs. These Microcircuits -no larger than this “o” -perform the important functions of IF amplification and superior limiting. A seventh Integrated Circuit is utilized for muting and for controlling the d’Arsonval tuning meter. The world famous STEREO BEACON automatically signals and switches from stereo to mono reception.
The new AM section, with greatly improved sensitivity and selectivity, has been included. It has low distortion characteristics, comparable almost to the superb FM tuner section.
The amplifier section has the fullest complement of controls and switches for shaping the sound of tape, phono, AM and FM to the needs of the listener. The new four-way speaker selector adds new flexibility to a unit that is far above others in versatility. With it, one can listen to speaker systems in the main installation, remote, both or none. In this fourth (off) position, the listener can enjoy the musical program through headphones that plug easily into the front panel jack. A center channel output is provided to drive a center speaker to eliminate the ‘hole-in-the-middle’ effect of some listening areas.
Every known and desirable engineering advancement in solid-state and Microcircuit design has been incorporated in this remarkably compact, easy-to-use stereo receiver. Among the host of reliable, highly efficient circuits are several that were developed for use in aerospace technology.
The Fisher 550-T is a worthy addition to the home -the finest AM-FM receiver one can own. For the audio professional, the sophisticated music lover, and the discerning newcomer who seeks high quality, the Fisher 550-T warrants serious consideration and admiration.
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