c 1960 FISHER 500 Tube Audio Amplifier Receiver with Original Rare Metal Cabinet For Sale

c 1960 FISHER 500 Tube Audio Amplifier Receiver with Original Rare Metal Cabinet Product DescriptionRETURN POLICY: Returns are accepted. A 20% restocking fee per accepted policy will be assessed. If the item is significantly not as described in my description, or you receive the wrong item, the restocking fee will be waived and return shipping refunded to the Buyer.
CIRCA: Early 1960\'s
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Fisher 500 tube receiver. Single owner. Unit has been placed on the variac for three days. I never plug any vintage audio into a outlet without first taking this precaution. Day 1 - 60v, Day 2 - 90v and final day is 117v half the day and the rest of the day at 117v line voltage directly into the wall outlet. The current draw was an easy .85 amps. The fuse is rated at 3 amps. So it is functioning effortlessly.
I tested the unit for a full day. I was only able to use the AM radio, not having a dipole antenna to test FM. AM stations came in flawlessly with outstanding selection, sensitivity, and clarity. The tuning eyes for both AM and FM are working perfectly and have a rich turquoise glow. The phono stage was simply amazing. My main system is Marantz Model 5 mono blocks, a Fisher 400CX-2 preamplifier, with a Garrard 301 hammertong. This unit is every bit as warm and smooth as the Marantz. The bass is crazy tight and full at the flat setting. The volume control tracks very well. It does need to get a dose of DeOxit. It has a slight crackle, but that may work itself out the more it is used, but certainly cleaning the control will expedite this. Turned slowly it is quiet.
While in working order, like all vintage electronics, while I would like to guarantee it, at any given moment a tube, capacitor, or resistor may need replacing. For this reason, the receiver is sold by accepted audio standards for vintage used equipment, \"AS IS.\" While this unit iscosmeticallyvery nice and in good working order, it is not new. It has some wear associated with age. The tubes appear to be original compliment of Telefunken, Fisher branded, Westinghouse and RCA.
The unit comes with a rarely seen option, an original Fisher metal cabinet that is in fantastic condition. It is a textured leather brown. To safely ship this unit, it will require shipping the unit and cabinet separately. A slight increase to cost, but necessary to avoiddamagingthe unit.
CONDITION REPORT: Very Good cosmetic condition. Some speckling on thechassisthat may or may not come off with a dedicated cleaning. Cabinet it near perfect. Dial glass excellent and lettering virtually 100%. New owner may want to remove glass to clean off the dust on inside of glass.
DIMENSIONS: 16\" wide, 13\" deep, 5 1/2\" tall.
TERMS & CONDITIONS: By placing your offer you agree to the following terms and conditions. A messy dispute is not good for anyone involved. Mylivelihoodis derived from the items I offer to the Public, and a smooth transaction is always a good transaction. These terms and conditions are generally accepted practices in the Antique and Collectibles trade. Virtually all items I sell are of an antique or vintage nature, and can be expected to, and do have signs of wear, manufacturers flaws, nicks, scratches or chips, commensurate with age, display or regular use. Please do not make assumptions of condition orusabilitybased on my written observations. They are just that, my observations, and can subjective and differ from yours. If having any doubts or concerns please make contact with me. I may use terminology such as: Good, Very Good, Excellent, Near Mint, As New, NOS. These conditions are subjective and open for interpretation, so please, if you have a specific criteria for condition of the item you are viewing in consideration of offerding please do not hesitate to ask for additional information or images. The pictures I offer in each of my listings should be used to help ascertain condition, and should always be used in lieu of the description.
Since I am offering pre-owned items, I am selling them just as you see them in the pictures, and just as I obtained them from estates, sales, etc, without guarantee of merchantability, function, or quality. What I do guarantee is that you will receive the item(s) shown in my pictures. I acceptunconditionalreturns for an item you may receive, for example, that was shown in my listing as red in color and you received a blue one, or I am selling awidgetand you receive a pair of socks. In other words, my return policy covers mistakes I make whenthe Buyer is sent the wrong item, or right item, wrong shape or color, or incorrect item altogether, or an item that has blatant damage obvious to the naked eye but was not shown in the pictures, or disclosed in the description. This does not pertain to wear, blemishes, modest damage that would be generally expected from an items intended purpose and course of use. If a return is warranted, I must receive it within 14 days of it being delivered to you, and in the same condition as you received it in.
In general, items are sold \"AS IS\" and \"AS PICTURED.\" I offer no guarantees, warranties, implied or expressed, whatsoever. Returns will be assessed a 20% restocking fee. My listings typically run either 5 or 7 days, so there is ample time to do your homework and clear up any reservations you might have before placing a offer.
DAMAGES RESULTING IN SHIPPING: Any item damaged in shipping will require a claim to be processed before it is paid. The claim will involve Shipsurance, the company who I insure my shipments with. They will schedule with you, at your convenience, an inspection at your home or office. As a part of the claims process you are required to complete an online affidavit disclosing the damage in writing, claim amount, and provide pictures of the damaged item. To help hasten the claim process I always keep additional high resolution pictures on file of the item you purchase to make it easier for for the Claims Agent\'s use to process the claim and note the pre-shipping condition against the damaged item. I have had on claim in many the many years I have been using the Shipsurance service. That claim was paid within two weeks. Our packaging is what some have described as \"bomb proof\" and we have had one claim in 15 years, so rest assured your item will be well packaged, regardless of the amount you paid for it.
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