RE: Fisher 500-C vs. Mcintosh 1500 receiver

Posted by Brian Levy (A) on March 8, 2010 at 16:18:01

In Reply to: Fisher 500-C vs. Mcintosh 1500 receiver posted by geezerrocket on March 8, 2010 at 11:03:29:

The 1500 has a solid state preamp and tube tuner and power amp. The receiver later was converted to a solid state power amp as the 1700. The 1500 is a really nice receiver but the preamp is not quite as up to speed to the power amp and tuner. The Fisher is more balanced as to all sections. For that reason the Fisher is probably the better choice. I think the 1500 is actually less expensive to buy so the final price including going through them favors the MAC.

An alternative to the Fisher is a Sherwood S8000 (FM) or S7700(FM-AM). The specs are slightly better for the S8000. I found the 8000 to be a hands down winner when going up against a 500-C. Other who have commented on having an opportunity to pit them against each other have made similar observations. As the S8000 is less sought after as is most Sherwoods and hence, relatively inexpensive compared to a 500-C of any Fisher, the total cost also favors the Sherwood. The S8000 is a combination of the S3000 tuner plus the S5500 integrated amp so you may want to search on them to see what persons think as to their performance.
Don Brian Levy, J.D.
Toronto ON Canada

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Topic - Fisher 500-C vs. Mcintosh 1500 receiver - geezerrocket 11:03:29 03/08/10 (15)

RE: Fisher 500-C vs. Mcintosh 1500 receiver - Michael Samra 21:39:39 03/08/10 (5)

RE: Fisher 500-C vs. Mcintosh 1500 receiver - Brian Levy 05:31:53 03/10/10 (3)

The MA-230 is the single worst piece of vintage gear that I have ever heard................................... - viridian 13:26:25 03/10/10 (2)

Both the Ma230 and the Mc240 - Michael Samra 03:51:58 03/11/10 (1)

I have no doubt that the amp can be improved; the iron is quite good. nt - viridian 07:48:51 03/11/10 (0)

RE: Fisher 500-C vs. Mcintosh 1500 receiver - geraldm121 15:29:22 03/09/10 (0)

RE: Fisher 500-C vs. Mcintosh 1500 receiver - Brian Levy 16:18:01 03/08/10 (1)

RE: Fisher 500-C vs. Mcintosh 1500 receiver - Michael Samra 22:05:46 03/08/10 (0)

RE: Fisher 500-C vs. Mcintosh 1500 receiver - Marantzguy 11:30:09 03/08/10 (6)

RE: Fisher 500-C vs. Mcintosh 1500 receiver - henrybasstardo 19:15:39 03/10/10 (0)

RE: Fisher 500-C vs. Mcintosh 1500 receiver - geezerrocket 14:51:21 03/08/10 (1)

RE: Fisher 500-C vs. Mcintosh 1500 receiver - Marantzguy 17:50:19 03/08/10 (0)

Owning both, I Say - Fishstink 13:41:58 03/08/10 (2)

RE: Owning both, I Say - geraldm121 08:07:22 03/10/10 (1)

RE: Owning both, I Say - wishfish 16:23:25 03/22/10 (0)

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RE: Fisher 500-C vs. Mcintosh 1500 receiver - Brian Levy 16:18:01 03/08/10 (1)

RE: Fisher 500-C vs. Mcintosh 1500 receiver - Michael Samra 22:05:46 03/08/10 (0)

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