lemonman Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 I just got a Fisher Studio Standard Stereo Receiver(model #9005) today for $25. I got it home and hooked it up and threw some music at it. WOW it sounds freakin amazing!! Neutral sounding if somewhat muddy and grainy midrange, and a little muddy bass, but for $25 this is a steal. I think it blows away any stereo receiver you can get at Beast Buy or Shortcircuit city, and I think I like it better than my $300 Cambridge Integrated Amp! The receiver has very good build quality and its rated at 95 WPC! I know Fisher used to make some awesome gear, I'm guessing this is one of their better products, but I can't find any info on google about this particular receiver. Is anyone else using old Fisher stuff or any other old gear (vintage NAD, Marantz, etc.) that they'd like to mention? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrop Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 No offense but if muddy and grainy mids and muddy bass wow you, power to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile homeless Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 Sounds like you might have gotten a lemon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschfoot Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 I think you bought a lemon, Lemon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonman Posted October 15, 2003 Author Share Posted October 15, 2003 I said it was somewhat grainy and muddy compared to my more expensive Cambridge unit. The Fisher still sounds great though. I don't think its a lemon, it works perfectly. Just a different sound than what I am used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 Hey anything for a room without a stereo. I have ... one HT one 2 channel HIFI three kids stereos...mid to low fi(one hooked to outdoor speakers) three boom boxes two computer audio 2 channel plus small sub one small to low intensity PA in the garage 11 systems sort of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundthought Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 Good for you, Lemonman. That's a great price for a decent old piece of equipment. Where else can you get that kind of enjoyment for $25? The Fisher Studio Standard product line has been around and evolving for some 30 years. The mid to late 70s were some good years for Fisher models. The pieces that came after were decent but build quality started to suffer. A pretty simple rule of thumb for buying unknown vintage SS is to buy it by the pound. Generally speaking, the better gear during the 70s was heavy. 10-20 Lbs = Not bad for a smaller unit. 20-30 Lbs = Decent for mid-size mid-fi. 30-40 Lbs = Now your getting into the big boys. Good stuff usually. 40-50 Lbs = Goes without saying. There are several that weigh in at this point. If it's heavy enough pull out your back, then you definately have something there. Enjoy your new toy. Regards, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonman Posted October 15, 2003 Author Share Posted October 15, 2003 This units weighs in around 15-20 lbs. Do you know where I can get a manual or maybe a remote for this? And how can I find out when it was made? Does Fisher have a website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william e. newton Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 i have an older fisher stereo , about 20 years old , love it. you can contact fisher at www.fishererelectronics.com or at www.fisherav.com maby they can help you, i hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Did you realize this thread was from 6 years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmako Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 <<" Good for you, Lemonman. That's a great price for a decent old piece of equipment. Where else can you get that kind of enjoyment for $25?">> Thailand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Sounds like a good find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Did you realize this thread was from 6 years ago? Must have been searching fisher.[:|] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hifi jim Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Something Fishy goin' on here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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