The Fisher Ambassador III

Designed to grace the most beautiful home, the Ambassador III is a complete stereo system containing all the professional components demanded by the most discriminating audio enthusiast. Two independent Fisher amplifiers with a peak power reserve of 60 watts; an extreme-sensitivity Fisher FM-AM tuners; the famous Garrard four-speed automatic record changer, and two, independent three-way speaker systems (total of six speakers). Each component is electronically matched to the other, for that excitingly alive and "open" sound so typical of every Fisher high fidelity instrument.

 

The Fisher Ambassador outstanding features and specifications

Fisher, Extreme-Sensitivity FM-AM Tuner

Drift-free receptions

MicroRay Tuning Indicator (even weak stations can be tuned in effortlessly with pin-point accuracy)

Built-in folded dipole FM antenna, and low-noise rotatable AM-antenna

Connections available for addition of The Fisher MPX-10 Multiplex Adaptor for reception of multiplex stereo broadcasts, as well as inputs for an external tuner for FM-FM or FM-AM stereo broadcasts.

Fisher Stereo Master Audio Control

Dual Bass and Treble tone controls, as well as Channel Balance control for matched speaker output )to achieve true stereo perspective)

Provision for stereo or monophonic tape recorder

Tape recorder output jacks

Equalization facilities for records and tapes

Loudness Contour control on each channel, to compensate for natural fall-off in hearing efficiency in lower bass and upper treble regions, at low listening levels.

Fisher 30-Watt Stereo Amplifier

Produces up to 30 watts of undistorted power, with a peak reserve of 60 watts. Uniform frequency response, 20 to 20,000 cycles

Excellent transient response

 

Two Independent Three-way speaker systems

Six speakers, Two 10" bass units, two 8" mid-range speakers, and two 3" high-frequency speakers, plus four crossover networks

 

Garrard Four-Speed Automatic Record Changer

Full-range StereoPlex magnetic cartridge. Diamond LP stylus for faithful reproduction and minimum record wear.

Cabinetry and Dimensions

Modern consoles, in Mahogany, Walnut and Teak

45" (wide), 32-1/2" (high), 18" (deep)

Provincial consoles, in Fruitwood

46-1/2" (wide), 32-1/2" (high), 19-3/8" (deep)

 

The Fisher Statesman

 

The Statesman can bring you the new world of stereo one moment after it is installed. With its independent FM and AM tuning sections,, you can enjoy the exciting sound of FM-AM stereo programs at the turn of a dial. As you listen to your record, you will be instantly aware that there are no longer any barriers between you and the original performance - that, in truth, you are there. To reproduce music with such startling realism. The Statesman has been equipped with components worthy of a professional installation. The FM tuner is one of the most sensitive in the world. The high power stereo amplifier can reproduce with ease the most challenging disc or tape-recorded performance. The record changer, the loudspeakers - every component, every part, has been designed to fulfill your greatest expectations.

 

The Fisher Statesman Outstanding Features and Specifications

Fisher Extreme-Sensitivity Stereo FM-AM Tuner

FM

Independent FM tuner with four limiting stages for absolutely noise-free receptions

Automatic noise suppression when tuning between stations. Drift-free reception even under the most adverse conditions

Wide-band ratio detector completely free of hum and distortion.

Separate MicroRay Tuning Indicator

Built-in dipole antenna

Facilities for adding The Fisher Plug-In Multiplex Adaptor to receive multiplex programs, and The Fisher RK-1 Remote Control to achieve perfect stereo balance from your listening chair.

AM

Independent AM tuner

Tuned RF stage for high gain, low noise

Temperature-compensated converter stage for remarkable stability

Three IF Filters for highest selectivity

Two-position Bandwidth

10 kHz filter to suppress adjacent-station interference

Separate MicroRay Tuning Indicator

Built-in low-noise rotatable ferrite antenna

 

Fisher Stereo Master Audio Control

Provides 18 controls and switches on the front panel for the highest degree of Flexibility in acoustic balance and in the selection of all program sources - radio, records, tapes, in stereo or monophonic operation.

Includes such extras as - dual friction-loaded Bass and Treble controls, Center-channel Volume control, Loudness Contour, high and low frequency switches, Muting and Tape Monitor switches

 

Fisher 50 -Watt Stereo Amplifier

Provides 25 watts per channel. Peak power, 75 watts

Completely free of hum, noise and distortion

Uniform frequency response, 20 to 20,000 cycles

Superb transient response

 

Two Independent Three-Way Speaker System

Eight speakers. Two 12" high-efficiency bass speakers, two 8" mid-range speakers, four 3" high-frequency speakers.

Four crossover networks assure top performance from each speaker

Garrard Four-Speed Automatic Record Changer

Professional StereoPlex magnetic cartridge with diamond LP stylus for full-range reproduction and minimum record wear

Cabinetery and Dimensions

Modern, in Mahogany, Walnut, Teak

58" (Wide), 18" (Deep), 32" (High)

Provincial, in Fruitwood

59-5/8" (Wide), 19" (Deep), 32" (High)

Sony TC-K5 cassette deck

The front-loading Tone Controls-K5 is Sony's middleweight champion - with heavyweight features and performance that set it apart from other cassette decks in its class. Features and performance that give you maximum value. And the quality that only our specialized recording-equipment background can provide. Many year's experience in tape-deck manufacturing and magnetic tape production - applied to deliver maximum cassette-deck performance, convenience and dependability.

 

Design and Performance

The K5's tape transport system has been designed for excellence in every critical performance area, including Frequency Response, Signal-to-Noise Ratio and Wow and Flutter.

A DC servo-controlled motor, with integral FG (frequency generator) and electronic servo-circuit, is employed for capstan-drive. This advanced design assures the utmost speed accuracy, automatically compensating for any interference which would cause speed irregularities, and smooth, stable tape travel results. the audible result is reflected in a Wow and Flutter level only 0,05% (WRMS). In our special DC servo-controlled motor, a tiny frequency generator, mounted at the bottom of the motor shaft, produces an AC signal whose frequency is proportional to the motor's instantaneous speed. This signal is run through a limiter, or 'WAVE FORM SHAPER", then a "frequency-to-voltage converter" which produces a DC output proportional to the signal fed to it. This output is compared with a highly stable DC reference voltage in a "voltage comparator". And the "difference voltage" from the comparator stage is fed to a DC amplifier which then drives the motor at exactly the correct speed. Unlike conventional servo-controlled motors, the Sony FG servo system maintains constant speed under widely varying temperature conditions. And to assure low noise, the motor is triply shielded with vibration-proof rubber, aluminum and steel. In addition, the motor is free from interference generated by external noise.

 

Features:

Front-loading, front-panel control convenience

DC servo-controlled motor with frequency generator

Ferrite-and=ferrite head

Auto-play mechanism for auto tape-repeat, with tape counter/memory for auto-start

Three-digit tape counter with automatic memory stop

Dolby noise reduction system

Switchable FM multiplex filter for Dolby recording of stereo FM broadcasts

Three-position bias and equalization switches for normal, ferri-chrome and chromium dioxide tapes

Standby capability for timer-activated record or playback

Rec-mute for instant muting during recording

Large easy-to-read VU meters, plus three LEDs for peak level indication

All-mode automatic shut-off

Front-panel line output/headphone level control

Air-damped cassette compartment for smooth eject, plus cassette-compartment illumination for checking tape supply

Removable cassette compartment lid for easy maintenance

 

Specifications

Tape Type:  Compact cassette, 4 tracks, 2-channel stereo

Tape Speed:  1-7/8 ips

Heads: 1 x Rec/Pb head; 1 x Erase heads for each direction

Motors:  One

Servo System:  Frequency

Drive System: Single-capstan

Fast winding time:  90 sec C-60 cassette

Wow and Flutter:  0,05% WRMS

Frequency Response:

FeCr Tape :  30 Hz - 16 kHz ±3 dB

CrO₂ Tape :  30 Hz - 15 kHz ±3 dB

Normal Tape :  30 Hz - 13 kHz ±3 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Dolby off, peak)

FeCr :  59 dB

CrO₂ :  55 dB

Normal :  53 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion :  1,3%

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Microphone :  0,25 mV/low

Line :  0,775 V/100 k Ω (Fixed);  0,026-0,775 V/100 K Ω  (Variable)

Line Output Level & min. Load Impedance :  0,435 V/ 10 k Ω

Headphone Impedance:  Low

Bias Frequency:  105 kHz

General

Power Requirements:  AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power Consumption:  11 W

Dimensions (H X W x D):  5-3/4" x 17-1/8" x 11-1/2"

Weight:  15 lbs 4 oz

 

Sony TC-K96R cassette deck

Automatic Reverse Stereo Cassette Deck

The Tone Controls-K86R offers outstanding Sony cassette-deck performance with an unprecedented degree of operating convenience. Automatic reverse is provided in both playback and record modes, and both directions of tape travel, so you never have to touch the cassette to change tape sides. The K96R also includes a remote control capability for complete record playback control up to 16-feet away from the unit. And, of course, the K96R features Sony dependability - dependability that's based on over 30 years' experience in recording technology and magnetic tape production. So il you're looking for top performance and automatic convenience, the K96R is the deck to count on.

Features:

Automatic reverse in both playback and record modes, so cassette never has to be turned over manually

Microprocessor-controlled, pre-selected record/playback mode, with positions for repeating complete tape three times, repeating complete tape once, or just playing or recording one tape side a time.

Roto bi-lateral, ferrite-and-ferrite record/playback head, for uniform magnetization in both directions of tape travel

New, Sony developed BSL (Brushlee and Slotless)capstan-drive motor, with built-in frequency generator.

Separate BSL reel-drive motor for even tape tension

All operational controls mounted on removable front panel, giving remote-control capability up to 16 feet away

Solenoid-assisted tape-mode selectors, with illumination when individual transport function is engaged

Logic-controlled tape transport for intermode switching without going through stop position

Front-loading, front-panel control convenience

Dolby noise reduction system

Switchable FM multiplex filter for Dolby recording of stereo FM broadcasts

Three-position bias and equalization switches for normal, ferri-chrome (FeCr) and chromium dioxide (CrO₂) tapes

Standby capability for timer-activated record or playback

Rec-mute for instant muting during recording

Three-digit tape counter with automatic memory stop or play

Large, easy-to-read VU meters, plus three LEDs for peak level indication

Line and microphone mixing, with separate level controls for each channel

Headphone/Line output level control

All-mode automatic shut-off

Air-damped cassette compartment for smooth eject

"Punch-in" recording capability via logic control

Removable cassette compartment lid for easy maintenance

 

Specifications

Tape Type:  Compact cassette, 4 tracks, 2-channel stereo

Tape Speed:  1-7/8 ips

Heads: 1 x Rec/Pb head; 2 x Erase heads for each direction

Motors:  Two

Servo System:  Frequency

Drive System: Single-capstan for each direction

Fast winding time:  85 sec C-60 cassette

Wow and Flutter:  0,05% WRMS

Frequency Response:

FeCr Tape :  30 Hz - 16 kHz ±3 dB

CrO₂ Tape :  30 Hz - 15 kHz ±3 dB

Normal Tape :  30 Hz - 13 kHz ±3 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Dolby off, peak)

FeCr :  59 dB

CrO₂ :  55 dB

Normal :  53 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion :  1,3%

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Microphone :  0,25 mV/low

Line :  77,5 mV/100 k Ω

Line Output Level & min. Load Impedance

Fixed :  0,435 V/ 10 k Ω

Variable :  0,0775 - 0,775 V / 10 k Ω

Headphone Impedance:  Low

Bias Frequency:  106 kHz

General

Power Requirements:  AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power Consumption:  30 W

AC Convenience Outlets:  1 unswitched, 300 W max.

Dimensions (H x W x D):  6-1/8" x 18-1/8" x 12-7/8"

Weight:  20 lbs 12 oz

Accessory:  16-foot remote control cable

Tannoy Venus V-30 speakers

SyncSource time compensated crossovers give realistic three dimensional images.

Soft dome tweeters for accurate high frequency performance with wide dispersion

Specially shaped acoustic matching plate provides smoother high frequency response

Heavy-duty internal wiring reduces resistance losses.

 

Polyolefin copolymer bass cone, 25 mm (1") voice coil and dust dome size matched to system characteristics, to give full uncoloured bass performance

Walnut veneered, high density particle board construction. bitumen pads and sound absorbent foam ensure a tightly damped cabinet

Performance

Power Handling:  10 -100 watts

Sensitivity:  93 dB

Size:  530 x 305 x 260 mm (21" x 12" x 10")

 

 

Tannoy Jupiter J40 speakers

 

SyncSource time compensated crossovers give realistic three dimensional images.

Soft dome tweeters for accurate high frequency performance with wide dispersion

Specially shaped acoustic matching plate provides smoother high frequency response

Heavy-duty internal wiring reduces resistance losses.

 

Polyolefin copolymer bass cone, 40 mm (1-1/2") voice coil and dust dome size matched to system characteristics, gives full bass performance without colouration

Walnut veneered, birch plywood cabinet with heavy bitumen damping, eliminates cabinet resonances.

Performance

Power Handling:  10 -120 watts

Sensitivity:  91 dB

Size:  580 x 310 x 280 mm (23" x 12" x 11")

 

Toshiba PT-862 open reel deck

 

Stereo Tape Deck PT-862

Features:

3-head system permits either tape or source monitoring and echo recording

Mechanical automatic shut off and easy tape loading mechanism

Tape selector switch and recording bias control

Sound on sound system 4-digit tape counter

Playback volume

 

Specifications

Usable Tape:  Open reel tape , up to 7"

Tape Speed:  19 cm/sec. (7-1/2 ips); 9,5 cm/sec. (3-3/4 ips); 4,8 cm/sec. (1-7/8 ips)

Track and Channel:  4-track, 2-channel stereo record and playback

Bias and Erasure:  AC, 85 kHz

Input Jack:  Microphone, Line, DIN

Output Jack:  headphone, Line, DIN

Motor:  4-pole condenser motor

Output Level/Impedance:  0 - 1 V (Variable) / 500 Ω 

DIN :  0,5 V / 6,8 k Ω

Frequency Response:  50 - 20,000 Hz

Tape Speed Tolerance:  ±1%

Wow and Flutter:  0,09% WRMS

Crosstalk:  60 dB

Channel Separation:  55 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  56 dB

Erasure:  65 dB

Input level/Impedance:

Mic :  -65 dB / 10 k Ω

Line-in :  -23 dB / 820 k Ω

FF Time:  180 sec. (7" 100% tape)

Rewind Time:  180 sec. (7" 100% tape)

Controls:  Tape selector switch, speed change, power switch, volume control, mode selector

Operations: Rotary (Play, Stop, F.F., REW.); Pause

Auxiliary Devices:  4-digit tape counter, easy loading mechanism, recording bias control

Power Source: AC 100/110/120/200/220/240 V, 50 or 60 Hz

Dimensions (W x H x D):  390 x 355 x 186 mm (15-5/16" x 12-1/4" x 7-3/8")

Weight:  12 kg (26 -7/16 lbs.)

Toshiba PT-866 open reel deck

Features:

3-head system permits either tape or source monitoring and echo recording

Mechanical automatic shut off and easy tape loading mechanism

Tape selector switch and recording bias control

Sound on sound system

4-digit tape counter

Playback volume

 

Specifications

Usable Tape:  Open reel tape , up to 7"

Tape Speed:  19 cm/sec. (7-1/2 ips); 9,5 cm/sec. (3-3/4 ips); 4,8 cm/sec. (1-7/8 ips)

Track and Channel:  4-track, 2-channel stereo record and playback

Bias and Erasure:  AC, 85 kHz

Input Jack:  Microphone, Line, DIN

Output Jack:  headphone, Line, DIN

Motor:  4-pole condenser motor

Output Level/Impedance:  0 - 1 V (Variable) / 500 Ω 

DIN :  0,5 V / 6,8 k Ω

Frequency Response:  50 - 20,000 Hz

Tape Speed Tolerance:  ±1%

Wow and Flutter:  0,09% WRMS

Crosstalk:  60 dB

Channel Separation:  55 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  56 dB

Erasure:  65 dB

Input level/Impedance:

Mic :  -65 dB / 10 k Ω

Line-in :  -23 dB / 820 k Ω

FF Time:  180 sec. (7" 100% tape)

Rewind Time:  180 sec. (7" 100% tape)

Controls:  Tape selector switch, speed change, power switch, volume control, mode selector

Operations: Rotary (Play, Stop, F.F., REW.); Pause

Auxiliary Devices:  4-digit tape counter, easy loading mechanism, recording bias control

Power Source: AC 100/110/120/200/220/240 V, 50 or 60 Hz

Dimensions (W x H x D):  400 x 440 x 222 mm (15" x 16-1/4" x 8-3/4")

Weight:  15 kg (33 lbs.)

 

C.E.C. CD3300R CD player

State-of-the-art Cl and LEF technologies

Cl(Current Injection) is a landmark technology for shortening the signal path, improving the sound quality and measurement specs significantly. The eftective simplicity of Cl requires a non-feedback-loop amplifier. While Cl replaces the voltage amplifier, LEF guarantees the best performance of the current amplifier with low THD. The both technologies complement each other and overcome the limitations of traditional Op-amps to a better standard of music reproduction. The unique combination of Cl and LEF single-ended class A technologies in only one amplifier per balanced analog output state provides you with today's best possible sound quality. The amplifier section runs without overall negative feedback, and the amplifier creates no dynamic distortions.

 

Advanced D/A conversion

PCM1796 with balanced current output applied in the CD3300R is one of the latest Burr-Brown's DACS compatible with 24bit/192kHz. A multi-bit ladder-type design is ingeniously combined with a Delta-Sigma design to create a new hybrid advanced segment converter with superior dynamic range.

 

Attention to the power supply

A stable power supply is essential for high-quality sound reproduction. A toroidal power transformer provides completely separated power supplies for the CD drive and for the D/A conversion for the best performance. The detachable AC power cord can be changed to suit particular sound tastes.

 

Digital output

In addition to a coaxial and an optical digital outputs, the CD3300R also has an AES/EBU(XLR) digital output, enabling connection to a wide range of digital devices including external D/A converter and digital recording device like CD recorder.

 

Analog output

In addition to the conventional unbalanced RCA analog output, a balanced XLR output is applied for the best performance in CD3300R due to a truly balanced and full difterential signal proceeding.

 

Specifications CD3300R

Playable Disk:  music CD & finalized CD-R/RW

Frequency Response:  20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0,3 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
XLR : 101 dB

RCA : 92 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion
XLR : 0.008%

RCA : 0.010%

Channel Separation
XLR : >better than100 dB

RCA : better than 90 dB

Dynamic Range:  95,5 dB

DAC:  Burr-Brown PMC1796 x 1

Analog Output
XLR x 1

RCA x 1

Digital Output:

AES/EBU x 1

Coaxial x 1

TOS LINK x 1

Headphones Output:  6.3 mm (15-150 Ω)

Power Supply:  AC 120V/230V, 60/50Hz (specified on rear panel)

Power Consumption:  10 W

Dimension (W x D x H):  435 x 310 x 101 mm (include legs & jacks)

Weight:  4.6kg

Accessories:  Remote controller, AC power cord, Owner's Manual

Color:  Black / Silver

 

C.E.C. AMP3300R amplifier

Control/Power Amplifier

Features the Load Effect Free (LEF) circuit

Pure class A single-ended, no-feedback circuit

Volume control with "Intelligent Gain Management" (IGM)

One balanced XLR Input and four unbalanced RCA inputs

 

Pure class A single-ended amplifier

The AMP3300R is a class A amplifier that features an extremely pure single-ended circuit with one voltage amplifier stage and one current amplifier stage that handle all music signal processing. The AMP3300R overcame the inefficient and extremely low output, which earlier class A amplifiers had, by combining the high-quality class A amplification with the Load Effect Free (LEF) circuit that avoids various sources of nonlinearities.

 

CEC's original LEF circuit

The AMP3300Rfeatures CEC's unique Load Effect Free circuit to completely avoid all factors that result in deterioration of sound quality. The LEF circuit makes possible pleasing and detailed playback as well as high efficiency. Every amplifier should be a perfect voltage source in theory while the current into the speaker is likely out of phase in relation to the voltage. The phase relation varies with the frequency, and it is even dynamically moving. NFB amplifiers are sensitive to this matter, specially to the dynamic changes. The LEF's current control stage is not linked to the signal voltage, and just checks the current requirement that depends on the speaker load without "knowing" about the phase relation to the voltage. This "phase independent operation" is an important reason for the obvious drive ability as well as sound quality. The AMP3300R also has an automatic bias adjust function for stable signal processing.

 

Fully balanced signal processing circuit

The AMP3300R adopts a full-balanced circuit design to achieve extremely high-speed and low-distortion signal transmission. Unbalanced input is converted to a balanced signal in the very first stage of the amplifier with no deterioration of sound quality, resulting in a fully balanced output signal. In addition, the left and right signals are processed in circuits divided to two different layers to ensure channel separation and a high-level stereo image.

 

IGM volume control

The Intelligent Gain Management (IGM) system is applied to minimize signal loss during volume adjustment. Sound level is adjusted by controlling the amplifier gain itself with a knob on the front panel. The input signal is not degraded by any mechanical volume resistor or CMOS device. As a result of this, lowest noise, low distortion and highest dynamic performance has been achieved.

 

Input and output

The AMP3300R has four conventional unbalanced RCA inputs and one balanced XLR input that enables a high quality balanced connection with a player like CEC's CD3300R. In addition, the AMP3300R can be connected to a recording devices such as tape recorder.

The speaker output with plastic cover in consideration of safety can be connected with a banana-plug or a Y-shaped plug.

 

Protection function

When continuous clipping is detected, the volume level is reduced automatically. In case of overheating, the unit is completely shut down. After cooling down, it turns on automatically.

 

Specifications

Rated Output:  64 W +64 W at 8 Ω

Frequency Response:  0,5 Hz - 200 kHz ±1 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  102 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion :  0,015% / 50 mW

Gain:  18 dB/XLR, 24 dB/RCA (max. Volume)

Input Terminal:  1 x XLR, 4 x RCA

Output Terminal: 1 x Tape Rec (RCA), 1 x speaker

Power Requirements:  120/ 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption:  32 W (min.) 300 W (max.)

Dimensions (W x H x D):  435 x 103 x 350 mm

Weight:  approx. 9,2 kg

Accessory: AC power cord, remote control, manual

Color:  Black or silver