Fisher 800C AM/FM Stereo Tube Receiver 12AX7 Quad Matched 7591 SERVICED NearMINT

Description

FISHER 800-C AM/FM STERO TUBE RECEIVER
OVERALL CONDITION: NEAR MINT
Excellent A+, Unit presents extremely well!
Fully serviced and bench tested. Scored 100%
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*This item will be shipped in two separate boxes. One for the receiver and one for the case. (The case is not designed to withstand the inertia created by the shipping of a 45 lb receiver.
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Owners Manual
DESCRIPTION
This is the Fisher 800-C tube receiver. The 800-C is considered by many to be one of the best receivers ever made. 9.50 back in 1963.
It utilizes the 7591 output tubes and 12ax7 tubes in the preamp.
It also features:
- Backlit analog tuning dial
- Weighted flywheel tuning knob
- Bass, Treble and balance controls
- Signal strength meter
- 4 gang tuning section
- MPX filter
- Loudness switch
- High and low filter switches
- Inputs for Aux, Tape and Phono
- Front panel headphone jack
- A, B and A+B speaker settings
SERVICED…
BENCH TESTED A+ / SCORED 100%.
FULLY FUNCTIONAL, EVERYTHING WORKS AS IT SHOULD.
(Technical service was performed by Mike Zuccaro at Audiocraftsman, the McIntosh Factory Authorized Service Center, San Diego, CA.)
- All dust has been carefully removed from the interior of the unit and all exterior surfaces have been meticulously cleaned.
- Discriminator/tuning meter adjusted.
- Tuning pointer realigned to correct position.
- Dial lamps upgraded to LED’s.
- Adjusted MPX PLL frequency.
- Checked separation, good.
- Clean and tighten tube sockets.
- Replaced: (2) Electrolytic capacitors in MPX switching circuit, (2) 1K resistors in I.F. Stage, (1) Noisy plate resistor in Drive Tube, (1) Small capacitor in I.F. Stage, Selenium bias rectifier with modern silicon.
- All coupling caps and power supply caps tested and are performing within specifications.
- Control pots & switches have been cleaned & lubricated and operate flawlessly.
- All solder joints have been checked with a jewelers loupe for cold solder and reflowed where necessary.
- Fix interior connection at jumper on rear.
- Checked phono gain & EQ.
- The faceplate was removed, thoroughly cleaned and polished.
- All knobs were removed and polished.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Tuning range: FM, MW
- Power output: 30 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
- Frequency response: 25Hz to 25kHz
- Total harmonic distortion: 0.7%
- Input sensitivity: 3.3mV (MM), 230mV (line)
- Signal to noise ratio: 80dB (line)
- Channel separation: 50dB (line)
- Year: 1964
- Weight w/ Case: 45 lbs.
- Price: USD 9.50 (1963)
A Word About Vintage Audio Equipment
I deal primarily in vintage HiFi audio equipment from the 60’s, 70’s, and early 80’s. I believe this was the golden era of HiFi audio, where much of it was built heavily, with a good design, great sound, and stunning appearance.
The audio equipment I sell is generally refurbished with a minimal amount of intrusion. This reflects my negative attitude towards the wholesale “recapping” or replacing of capacitors.
In professional electronics circles, component replacement is determined by failure to function or to meet an element of the unit spec. That includes vintage audio, excluding of course those who see recapping as a profit center in their business. Yes, capacitors age and some brands are well into their wear-out period, but most of the quality vintage brands did not use those time-bombs and those who advocate wholesale recapping are usually unable to state what percentage of variation from nominal value was allowed for in the original design. Component failure as opposed to drift is a random process and the probability of any component failing tomorrow is much the same as it was when the unit was built 50 years ago. Exceptions exist of course, but the above are the facts from inside the profession with decades of experience in a world where electronic reliability was safety-critical.
LED Upgrades
In most cases, I replace incandescent dial lamps with an LED equivalent. LED lamps typically have a much longer lifespan and generate far less heat, which can damage to the unit.
COSMETICS
- Fully detailed and cleaned inside and out.
- The control panel is near mint.
- The cabinet has a few imperfections.
- From a non-smoking environment.
EXPERT SHIPPING
*This item will be sipped in two separate boxes. One for the receiver and one for the case. The case is not designed to withstand the inertia created by the shipping of a 45 lb receiver.
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