{"product_id":"the-fisher-500c-tube-receiver-just-lovely-copy","title":"Fisher 500-C Tube Receiver - Heavily Modified Beauty","description":"\u003cdiv data-testid=\"ContentHeaderAccreditation\" class=\"ContentHeaderAccreditation-lfctVB etVsnJ content-header__accreditation\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ContentHeaderDek-bIqFFZ dHmGIY\"\u003eA far cry from the big-box fleets of modern, mega-feature, home theater amps, the Fisher 500 series is still considered by many music lovers to be the pinnacle of pure stereophonic sound.  The debut of Avery Fisher's combo amplifier-receiver in the early 1960s signaled the dawn of the home stereo revolution. It initially came in two flavors: the basic 500-B and the slightly pricier 500-C (seen here) which added a headphone jack. Both injected recordings with a hitherto unheard liveliness, using a magic mix of vacuum tubes and capacitors to transform electrical signals into incredibly sweet music. When the first consumers to plunk down $370 heard Bob Dylan singing like he was a few feet away, many were convinced that nothing less would ever satisfy their ears. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ContentHeaderDek-bIqFFZ dHmGIY\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ContentHeaderDek-bIqFFZ dHmGIY\"\u003eMore than 60 years later, audiophiles still covet these two Fisher models. Revered by online communities, there's a cottage industry devoted to keeping the stereo 500-B and 500-C in superior working order. Audio Classics in New York is one such company, and they are attributed to the workmanship and modifications completed to this particular unit.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ContentHeaderDek-bIqFFZ dHmGIY\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ContentHeaderDek-bIqFFZ dHmGIY\"\u003eThis piece has been completely serviced front to back; new capacitors throughout; new matching quad of JJ output tubes; and several new signal tubes internally as well.   The rear terminals have been modernized and locked in to support 4 ohm speakers without issue. The input terminals have also been swapped for modern gold plated posts, with 4 simple options: Aux, Phono, Mono, and \"Direct\" - The Direct option bypasses several preamp functions for an even cleaner signal. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ContentHeaderDek-bIqFFZ dHmGIY\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ContentHeaderDek-bIqFFZ dHmGIY\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paywall\"\u003eThis Fisher 500-C is incredible in appearance and performance. Nothing short of breathtaking. Besides a few small blemishes to the walnut wood case, it's a true gem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paywall\"\u003eWe have opportunity to experience many, MANY older pieces in this shop but this Fisher, man, it's special. 30watts per\/side of push-pull glory. Completely and painstakingly restored and ready to bring a mile wide smile to its next owner... just fabulous!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paywall\"\u003eDemos are of course available and encouraged here in Andover, MA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paywall\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e$1,999 (plus applicable shipping and\/or sales tax)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Holt Hill Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43020598706243,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2197\/6387\/files\/Fisher500C_311.jpg?v=1772653043","url":"https:\/\/holthill.com\/products\/the-fisher-500c-tube-receiver-just-lovely-copy","provider":"Holt Hill Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}