Your experience with Fisher 701?

[AintBaroque]

I picked up one of these today, looks like it will require some cleaning and maybe a bit of refurb, I haven't cracked it open yet (still in its wood case).

Anyone have experience with this particular Fisher?

It looks like it is designed for 4-channel operation, which I understand is a format that never really took off.

 

[ryuuoh]

Pics!

 

[AintBaroque]

OK here are some simple cell phone pics front and back. The wood cabinet is some sort of chipboard, though sturdy.

 

[beekeo]

I have a very similar-looking Fisher 401. While I like the appearance and the sound, these issues have kept it out of use:

1- missing volume slider -- have to use a standard screwdriver to adjust
2- tightly-packed RCA connectors
3- runs HOT! cannot touch the heat sinks -- something is amiss, probably bias/offset

issues 1 and 2 are a disincentive to investigating #3, but I still haven't gotten rid of it.

It looks like #1 is not an issue for you and #2 can be dealt with (I think there's a recent thread about a cable/connector supplier). Hopefully #3 won't be a problem!

 

[marcusekner]

OK here are some simple cell phone pics front and back. The wood cabinet is some sort of chipboard, though sturdy.

WHAT is that "do not use as a handle"-thing on the back?

 

[larryderouin]

WHAT is that "do not use as a handle"-thing on the back?

Ferrite Bar AM BAND ANTENNA. Most all EARLY Solid State FISHERS had them like that. Damn good antenna.

Larry