Ambassador A690 (Ch= 59A & 59T)

Fisher Radio; New York (NY)

  • Year
  • 1965
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 242226

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 18
  • Number of Transistors
  • 8
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast (BC) and FM or UHF.
  • Details
  • Record Player (perh.Changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 117 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • 7 or more Loudspeakers
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Ambassador A690 - Fisher Radio; New York NY
  • Shape
  • Console with any shape - in general
  • Notes
  • Stereo Console with separate tuner/preamp and amplifier chassis.
    Built-in MPX decoder. Hybrid audio amplifier.

    The Fisher Ambassador VII (model A690) console was a AM/FM stereo receiver with a Dual 1009 record changer.

    Manufactured in 1965, the console contained the following components:

    1. Model 59T tuner - 13 tubes

    2. Model 59A amplifier - 3 tubes (hybrid)

    3. Model MPX125 multiplex decoder - 2 tubes

    4. Dual 1009 record changer

    5. 2 x 10" woofer speakers

    6. 4 x 5" mid range speakers

    7. 2 x 2.5" tweeter speakers

    8. Optional Fisher model L22 reel-to-reel tape deck

    Optional wood cabinets: Contemporary (see photo), French Provincial, Italian Provincial, Mediterranean, and Traditional.

  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Fisher Ambassador VII Model A690 Service Manual (1965))

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