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Buy i ster* from stereo,page 7 "The speakers should produce a sensation of depth and dimension. The bass should be tight and well defined. Horns, etc., should not sound overly bright or sharp," he said. Once you have decided on a pair of speakers, then you I nan Kactiri nV\Aru?inrf iho roct Iv.au uvgiii vuuvouig uiv & vov of the system. There are a lot of decisions to be made. These decisions usually are surrounded by a host of technical terms. Turntables can be bought as manual, I semi-automatic, or tuny automatic. .You'll also hear the terms, magnetic and ceramic cartridges used. A manual turntable requires you to lift the tonearm and place it on the record. Once the record is finished, you must lift the tonearm off thtn return it to its resting positing. WITH A SEMIAUTOMATIC turntable, the tonearm ejects itself. You must still place it manually H on the record, but once the I record is finished, the tonearm returns itself. Fully automatic turntables do not require any manual operation. The tonearm is activated by a switch which allows f*lar?*?rr?ont r?n anH riff Vio record. Ceramic cartridges are generally confined to the cheaper stereo components. Magnetic cartridges are found with the more expensive units. You will also encounter the terms, belt drive and direct drive when shopping for a turntable. Belt drive operation indicates the platter being turned by a belt connected to the motor. The platter is where the record is placed on the turntable. IN DIRECT DRIVE turntables, the platter is being turned directly by the motor. There are advantages and disadvantages to be found with both types. Belt drive reduces motor noise, but belts can be subject to wear over a period of time. Direct drive may produce motor noise, bul platter speed is reached more efficiently. irnere are manj arguments concerning the advantages and disad vantages of cassette, eight track, and reel to reel tap< players. Generally, cassett< and reel to reel perforrc much better than eight IiracK, dui tape selection i: usually based on persona preference. The best adivce given is t< make an educated purchase Ignorance can cost you a lo I of money. Money isn' everything in buying stere equipment, but it helps. The Gamecoci needs i photographer Meeting Mon. Feb. 23 RH Rm. 321 5:30 p.m. * ..a 4vf ? > . . .. i nga so? WhiMori t'oolc mnct ruvinlp buy overly expensive systems to impress their friends. "AMERICANS FEEL like they have to spend a lot of money. Stereos are i replacing cars as a status symbol in this country," he said. A stereo system is a lasting investment. Time and effort should be exerpicpH to insure SAtisfartinn Don't let the Spandex kid take you for a ride. I Butt! pv:"i y' L- ^.-; 7 ~ fM jBh^ ft h ;;;,||g|gy|g .; ,-;:x: ; ft ?^feS$S i i MSi? D I 8(1 t 1 wmm mmmmm 0 I j S|&;iiliSii ] ^Sj2 K^gB^^^3||:^ This equipment in a Five P< forced upon an unsuspec Chip Lowe/I) friends s< VVU1 1 leyll see Loweitbrau ^BMP : :.-V > Dints stereo shop could he ting customer. (Photo by imetimes aste in m them wil 'IwB nw <%i ??g ^ iCeM > *. v Here's to g g Sundayi | 32 Flavors of ice < I Buy One and Ce I Sunday* iMHBMIHiaiHHmiHMI ?wmmmaJUbl IIM ? PALI it KYPO-ALLERCENIC I EARRINGS | 8 PAIR $1.00 jO | ?)?!*?? -J I r,a? 8 - * j o|>eJ a Ni f "Coi Imoca t?i ?t*' iCiirf (Moot r*H ^ * At THE JEWELRY I rn 2909 Piatt Sprtnfis Rd., W. C< ^ re j motc i nan juix nmnn ^ mmmmwmmmmm coupo ; fHiiAfitSnii lovies. :h you any l?lllllilW'llllll IWIIIHMIHIIIII \ It sounded fantastic in the newsp I But only to you. Still, you had to see i a little arm-twistin^? your friends agre see it too. 1 You've alread\ heard a barrage of jokes alxnit your taste in nuiMin. cinri> Mu? i-iut:im down. And. knowing your tnonds.' l it'll n<> on toi weeks. m Sn. to make it up to them. ^ .me) show them you! taste isn't bad in everything, vou d< > something ;i littk* sjhh i.iI. lonitfht, ? let it Ik* Lowenbrau. ^ ood friends. 1981 Hoof tvewetf <n (ISA ! v M He' Hrewmq Co" BS*?{ snaid's * |Tjj 1:00 S Only I :ream cones i it One Free! I Dniy l ? aariU . COLORS ^ Hit ^ S ?f Sttver A jicai steel posts & clutches) . WAREHOUSE Ma.9tH0Mon.-Sat. M er j?we*rv stonr way. aptM'. it. and with I'd to *1 '*p?4nV VV S( ons-n