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FISHER 400 STEREO
PREAMPliFIER
Sixteen input jacks bear testimony to
the degree of flexibility obtainable with
the Fisher 400 stereo preamplifier. Practically
any type of stereo and monaural
function can be accomplished by this new
audio control center in conjunction with
two power amplifiers and speaker systems.
Proper compensation is provided .
for the reproduction of all disc, tape and
microphone material, and recording can
be done from tape output jacks in monaural
or stereo. Rather unusual is the
ability of the 400 to function as a crossover
network to drive a dual-channel amplifier-speaker
system. Push-buttons with
jeweled indicator lamps select the desired
stereo or monaural input. A sLx-position
output selector determines a variety of
listening methods, while four auxiliary
AC receptacles provide up to 650 watts
of switched power. The 400 is priced at
$169.50 without cabinet.
BOGEN CHALLENGER
ACIO AMPliFIER AND
TClOO AM-FM TUNER
Bogen's Challenger AClO Amplifier is
a handsomely packaged component.
Budget-priced at $55, it is rated at 10
}vatts with low distortion and includes a
rumble filter and loudness switch in addition
to the usual selector, vollune, bass
and treble controls. A matching unit for
the ACIO Amplifier is Bogen's new Challenger
TCIOO AM-FM Tuner. Priced at
$87.50, it is designed for sensitivity and
selectivity, is easy to tune and has automatic
frequency control (AFC) and
automatic vollUne control.
TELEMATIC "MINSTREL"
Measuring only 9" x 9" X 16", "The
Minstrel" is a complete speaker system
offered by Telematic Industries for spacesaving
hi-fi applications. It is asserted
that the frequency range is extended beyond
normal expectations through a principle
of dynamic air coupling. High effi ­
ciency, good power-handling capacity,
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mobility and a price of $29.95 make "The
Minstrel" attractive for low-cost stereo.
PILOT MODEL SA-I032
If you have a phonograph or bi-fi rig,
the new Pilot Model SA-lOS2 Stereophonic
Amplifier-Speaker offers a simple
conversion to stereo. The unit consists of
the 16-watt Pilot AA-90SB amplifierpreamplifier
and a four-way speaker system
comprising 12" woofer, 8" lower midrange,
6" upper mid-range and S" tweeter,
housed in a handsome cabinet 28~" high,
25%" wide and 16W' deep, available in
cordovan mahogany, cherry mahogany,
blonde mahogany and American walnut.
The SA-IOS2 comes with all necessary
conversion materials and complete operating
instructions.
WOLLENSAK 1515
STEREO TAPE RECORDER
Compact and weighing only 20 pounds,
the Wollensak Model 1515 Stereo Tape
Recorder includes a 10-watt push-pull
anlplifier and its own speaker for monaural
playback or one channel of stereo playback.
The unit also includes a second
preamplifier, so all that is needed for
stereo playback is an outside amplifier
and speaker. A radio or television set will
fill the bill; a hi-fi rig will do better.
Monaural recording from any source can
be done at 7Jf and 3% ips. All controls are
easily operated and the case is smartly
styled. Complete with microphone, a reel
of tape and an empty reel, the Wollensak
Model 1515 sells for $229.50.
SCOTT STEREO-DAPTOR
Inexpensive ingenuity is offered in H .
H. Scott's Stereo-Daptor. Retailing at
$24.95, this component is a control center
for a complete stereo system using two
separate amplifiers. It contains a master
volume-loudness control that takes care
of this function once the amplifiers have
been set in balance. A selector knob permits
the choice of stereo, reverse stereo,
monaural through both channels or either
channel. The front panel is finished in
brushed gold and all connecting cables
are provided.
FAIRCHILD MODEL 230
MICRO-7 CARTRIDGE
Low tracking force-down to one gram
in superior tone arms- and high vertical
and lateral compliance are characteristics
of tile new Fairchild Model 230 Micro-7
cartridge. Based on tile experimental
Model XP-3, tllis production model fits
all standard arms, can be used with any
standard preamplifier and is priced at
$49.50, complete Witll 0.7 mil diamond
stylus.
HARMAN-KARDON "TRIO"
Stereo enters the H arman-Kardon line
witl1 Model A-224, The Trio, a unit that
em bodies a stereo preamplifier and two
12-watt power ampli£lers. Design flexibility
also pemlits operation as a complete
24-watt monaural amplifier or as a
stereo preamplifier with one 24-watt
channel for conversion of an existing
monaural system. Priced at $99.95, The
Trio is handsomely styled, with controls
arranged for Simplicity of operation.
STEREO BOGEN ITEMS
If you are a proud possessor of a Bogen
amplifier, or preamplifier, and tuner, you
can move to disc and AM/Fl"I stereo with
a minimlU1l adclitional investment. Lester
Bogen has announced a remodelled 10-
watt amplifier along tile lines of the
ST -10, originally designed for tape stereo
playback. The new ST -lOA handles stereo
cartridges and provides that extra channel
amplifier at under $60. Also available to
Bogen owners is an STA-I balancing
stereo adapter (about $14) which perm its
stereo control of two amplifiers through
one control. For further infonml tion write
Lester Bogen, Box 500, Paramus, N. J.
HIFI & MUSIC REVIEW