Fisher

Fisher Origins

Fisher Electronics was an American company specializing in the field of hi-fi electronics, founded in 1945 by Avery Fisher in New York City, New York. Originally named the Fisher Radio Corporation, the company is considered a pioneer in high fidelity audio equipment. Fisher initially developed, manufactured, and marketed high-performance audio products under the trade name “The Fisher”. The company is known for introducing separate audio components, a concept that revolutionized the hi-fi industry.

• Avery Fisher: Founder of Fisher Electronics, known for his contributions to the development of high fidelity audio equipment

• Fisher Radio Corporation: The original name of the company, which later became known as Fisher Electronics

  
  

Fisher’s early products included the model 500, a mono AM/FM receiver, and the Allegro Model X19 Tube 20 watt stereo amplifier. The company’s product lineup expanded over the years to include a range of consumer products, such as television sets, HiFi VHS recorders, and DVD players.

In 1975, Fisher Electronics was acquired by Sanyo Electric of Japan, and in 2000, Fisher’s entire product lineup was re-branded as Sanyo. Later, in 2011, Sanyo’s product lineup was re-branded as Panasonic following the acquisition of Sanyo by Panasonic.

Fisher’s contribution to the development of turntables and phonograph equipment is notable, with the company producing high-quality turntables and phonograph components, including the Fisher Custom Electra Console and the Dual 1010 turntable. The company’s innovations in stereophonic audio, including the introduction of the Master Audio Control preamplifier and the X-101-ST integrated amplifier, also played a significant role in shaping the hi-fi industry.