We've had a rebuilt 500C in our living room for many years wonderful receiver. I do use a separate quality phono preamp but for many folks the Fisher phono is just fine.
Hi SN! Our family had the 'B' & the 'C' Fishers, along with the Dual 1215 TT and Martin Speakers - Out of NJ. It was known as the Eastman Sound Mfg. I still marvel at the sonics from this setup - It was stunning!
Back in 79 I bought the first digital receiver imported into N.America - Toshiba, 130 wpc - all I can remember these days. We lived in a smaller city 300 road miles north west by west from Vancouver, BC in mountain country. After about a year I decided to hook up an AM antenna starting with about a 10 foot wire - Amazed I was as I could pull in Vancouver stations surprisingly well. Few days later I went whole hog on the antenna and installed a 50 foot + and snake it through a large willow tree just off of the back balcony. Was I surprised at the results. It pulled in the local AM station very briefly as something like an electrical explosion of the signal the a massive pop as I assume a circuit breaker for the input signal or a thermal relay. This brought an abrupt end to my tinkering - the receiver survived perfectly well to my amazement.
I have an 800B. Basically, the same unit with an AM tuner added. Can't say there's much pleasure in FM radio where I'm at but if there is anything I plan on taking with me when my days are at an end its the 800B! in other words, I really like it. I've had it since the mid-80s and had the good sense to get it rebuilt last year. I used caps made by Hayseed Hamfest - it's a strange name but I think its origins are in the ham radio world. Thanks for the video!
Yes, I think the Hamfest part gives it away. I imagine they probably started selling them at a Hamfest, then decided to go online or something similar. Either way, they seem well suited for the kits they have put together. Nothing great around here either for listening to over the radio. I was actually searching for a home FM transmitter that I might be able to setup for broadcasting streaming, etc. so I might still be able to use some tuners.
I have a Fisher 500c looks very similar. Knew almost nothing about Fisher, went to a guys house to buy a McIntosh c34. He had this for sale also and it was absolutely clean with original box and paperwork and all. I just couldn’t pass up on it knowing this opportunity for such an old piece of equipment in that condition rarely comes around. Best decision I made because I ended up liking it more than the McIntosh lol.
Most older tube Fishers and some others, have had bad selenium bias rectifiers which cooked the output tubes, typically 7591s. Switching tubes without checking the bias system is sure death for those now expensive outputs. Usually new silicon diodes or a bridge will straighten it out. Thanks.
Hello SN - You can reach out to: THE FISHER DOC. He's in Staten Island, NY. He'll be able to tell you about those brass caps, on the controls. Landline is best.
We've had a rebuilt 500C in our living room for many years wonderful receiver. I do use a separate quality phono preamp but for many folks the Fisher phono is just fine.
Scott, That Fisher is a beauty. Thanks for the showing the pics.
Hi SN! Our family had the 'B' & the 'C' Fishers, along with the Dual 1215 TT and Martin Speakers - Out of NJ. It was known as the Eastman Sound Mfg. I still marvel at the sonics from this setup - It was stunning!
Back in 79 I bought the first digital receiver imported into N.America - Toshiba, 130 wpc - all I can remember these days. We lived in a smaller city 300 road miles north west by west from Vancouver, BC in mountain country. After about a year I decided to hook up an AM antenna starting with about a 10 foot wire - Amazed I was as I could pull in Vancouver stations surprisingly well. Few days later I went whole hog on the antenna and installed a 50 foot + and snake it through a large willow tree just off of the back balcony. Was I surprised at the results. It pulled in the local AM station very briefly as something like an electrical explosion of the signal the a massive pop as I assume a circuit breaker for the input signal or a thermal relay. This brought an abrupt end to my tinkering - the receiver survived perfectly well to my amazement.
Wow, sounds like it was zapped by lightening.
@@stereoniche Na a clear day/evening. But I was never tempted again🤣
Fisher 500 C one of the best receivers ever made
I have an 800B. Basically, the same unit with an AM tuner added. Can't say there's much pleasure in FM radio where I'm at but if there is anything I plan on taking with me when my days are at an end its the 800B! in other words, I really like it. I've had it since the mid-80s and had the good sense to get it rebuilt last year. I used caps made by Hayseed Hamfest - it's a strange name but I think its origins are in the ham radio world. Thanks for the video!
Yes, I think the Hamfest part gives it away. I imagine they probably started selling them at a Hamfest, then decided to go online or something similar. Either way, they seem well suited for the kits they have put together. Nothing great around here either for listening to over the radio. I was actually searching for a home FM transmitter that I might be able to setup for broadcasting streaming, etc. so I might still be able to use some tuners.
These are truly beautiful. I appreciate 60's front panel design a lot.
I totally agree!
I have a Fisher 500c looks very similar. Knew almost nothing about Fisher, went to a guys house to buy a McIntosh c34. He had this for sale also and it was absolutely clean with original box and paperwork and all. I just couldn’t pass up on it knowing this opportunity for such an old piece of equipment in that condition rarely comes around. Best decision I made because I ended up liking it more than the McIntosh lol.
Most older tube Fishers and some others, have had bad selenium bias rectifiers which cooked the output tubes, typically 7591s. Switching tubes without checking the bias system is sure death for those now expensive outputs. Usually new silicon diodes or a bridge will straighten it out.
Thanks.
I purchased my brass caps from the Fisher Doctor.
Hello SN - You can reach out to: THE FISHER DOC. He's in Staten Island, NY. He'll be able to tell you about those brass caps, on the controls. Landline is best.
Hola Scott, pls let me know where you are buying cabinet - I have a fisher 400 that I want to buy a cabinet for - thanks Mike
Do you ever sell any of your equipment?
Good point👍
Of course, but I only sell it locally.
@@stereoniche Thank you, where are you located?
@@stereoniche Do you repair your equipment or send it out?
Western Nc and for gear, I have a local tech.