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Message started by Barnharty on 09/28/17 at 20:26:21

Title: Fisher Vs. Decware
Post by Barnharty on 09/28/17 at 20:26:21

Someone is selling a fully restored Fisher 500c near me for $1000. I'm wondering if any of you think it is worth it? I have a Decware Zen Select that I'm very happy with but I've been reading a lot about the Fisher and I'm curious. The speakers it would be paired with are Cornwalls.

How do you think it compares to the Zen?

Title: Re: Fisher Vs. Decware
Post by Lon on 09/28/17 at 20:33:43

It's been a long time since I've heard a Fisher but I have to say. . . from my recollection of a few hearings of a few Fishers they are great examples of a "classic tube amp"--warm and almost romantic sounding.

However once you hear the detail and openness and dynamic contrast that a Select can bring out. . .you probably won't want to have extended times with the Fisher. The Zen amps are a whole different animal, and closer to the "musical truth."

Just my impressions. I heard Fisher tube receivers both before and after I heard Decware amps, and I was more impressed "before" and "after" I wouldn't give up my Decware for one. Now, as the heart of a second "easy listening" system in a den or bedroom? Maybe!

They are "revered" in some circles and possibly rightly so. I think though that as a longtime Select owner you'd not be seduced away. . . .

Title: Re: Fisher Vs. Decware
Post by Lonely Raven on 09/28/17 at 21:19:36

I agree with all of the above. Plus - the power of a Fisher would be nice compared to your Select, but it will probably seem veiled compared to the Select.

Title: Re: Fisher Vs. Decware
Post by Barnharty on 09/28/17 at 21:40:54

Thanks. That all makes sense. Would you say it would be similar to a select with el84 tubes?

Title: Re: Fisher Vs. Decware
Post by Lon on 09/28/17 at 21:53:05

Yes, that's a way to think of it, that's closer. . .but the Select with EL84s is still likely to be more detailed and dynamic.