I think the question is what doesn't Thebes have hidden away. I'll research the Fisher 400.
OK, I was holding out, but it's SS and doesn't really count. A Fisher Studio-Standard Model 432 FM/AM Stereo Receiver. You open this thing up and the craftsmanship is super. But you listen to it, and it's as dull as dirt! Can't figure it out. It should sound good but it's bad mid-fi at best. It does have pretty blue lights. I wonder where they got that idea from?
Boxx and PM are running restored 500c's, which was reviewed by Steropile a couple of years ago in a sort of retro review. They are powerful beasties with a dedicated following but I'd still choose a restored Scott 299 over them.Part of the Fisher attraction is they all come with Telfunken 12AX7's and that does have a major impact on how they sound. IMO etc.
That is interesting.
Yeah the fisher's I have had have always been good for a top notch tube harvest.
Currently, my Fisher is set up in a large room, with a restored pair of AR-4x's. I'm very pleased with the result. Also, I'm considering adding a third speaker for 3-channel stereo. I'm curious to see how this unit can handle a center speaker. Many people are surprised to know that some of these early tube receivers have the ability to produce 3-channel stereo.Also, I have just readied a new cabinet for a 500C. I'm not sure if I'll use it now or look for another receiver, without a cabinet.
Here's a pic of the new cabinet.