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Solid-state component .units spark new line Two high-performance, solid-state stereo compo­ nent receivers and a new speaker are featured in the 1975 line of audio products from GTE Syl- vania Incorporated. The new stereo receiv­ ers, designated RS4744 and RS4743, have a differen­ tial input to the power amplifier which offers sig­ nificant reductions in both intermodulation and total harmonic distortion plus excellent stability for a variety of load conditions. Included are isolated pre- amp outputs and power amp inputs for extended receiver capabilities. "Pop free" switching Sophisticated electronic mute circuitry provides pop free switching be­ tween functions and pow­ er on/off. Both receivers have exceptional FM sen­ sitivity of 1.8 microvolts (IHF) and an outstanding 67 db signal to noise ratio. Model RS4743 has a cer­ amic I.P. filter in the FM tuner section that never needs alignment and re­ duces adjacent and sftter- nate channel interference. Model RS4744 features two ceramic filters for superior interference reduction. Each unit has deluxe three-stage FM muting. A separate noise amplifier eliminates interstation noise without affecting FM sensitivity. Overall power rating for the RS4744 is 60-watts per channel continuous (RMS) power from 20Hz to 29kHz into 8-ohms at less than .25 per cent total harmon­ ic distortion, with chan­ nels driven. The receiver has a phase lock lOop and an extra mid-range tone control. The RS4743 has an over­ all power rating of 30- watts p^ channel con­ tinuous (RMS) power from 20Hz to 20kHz into 8-ohms at less than .25 per cent total harmonic distortion, both channels driven. Both receivers have cabinets of walnut grained vinyl on wood. Component systems Included in the stereo component line is model CR2743A which provides 22-watts per channel con­ tinuous RMS power. Four matched compo­ nent systems feature sol­ id-state AM FM FM re­ ceivers, automatic turn­ tables, and air suspension speakers. System ACS39W has a receiver providing 30-watts continuous pow­ er per channel into 8-ohms from 20Hz to kHz. It has built-in Phase Q4 matrix 4-channel circuitry and an air suspension speaker system with 10-inch bass woofers, 3-inch mid-range, and 2'/4-inch tweeters. System ACS34W has a re­ ceiver that provides 7- watts total RMS power and a BSR automatic turntable. Speaker features A high-performance, sealed air suspension speaker, AS210W has a power frequency response of 33-15,000 Hz plus or mi­ nus 3 db. It has a 10-inch woofer £nd a IV*-inch dome mid/tweeter. Cross over frequency is 1500Hz. It has a two position level control for frequencies above 8kHz and a three position mid-range level control. Other features are constant impedance, > ex­ ceptionally flat and smooth power response over a wide frequency range, and linear response with exceptionally low THD and IM distortion. Unique loudspeaker systems offer compactness, stress quality sound An innovative West Coast-based loudspeaker manufacturer, Sound West, Inc., has devised and is marketing new popular­ ly-priced speaker systems, ideal for two- and four- channel applications. An unobtrusive design that fits into any decor is Sound West's "Tower I," a new concept in a pedes­ tal design speaker. Stand­ ing 37-inches tall, and a modest 10-inches wide and deep, this ported walnut veneer enclosure offers imaginative design as well as excellent sound char­ acteristics. It has tight bass response and excel­ lent dispersion emanating through two eight-inch bass/midrange speakers and a super high efficiency two-inch cone driver tweeter. Power handling capacity is 50-watts RMS. Car speaker designs No matter what the ap­ plication, Sound West con­ tinues to stress originality and quality sound in its eye - catching contempo­ rary audio designs. For the car market, a surface- mounted, wedge-shape, satin black enclosure, "The Car Speaker," is unlike any speaker ever offered. Sound is directed through a ^koice of black foam or Chromefoam,® chrome plated acoustic foam grilles for transparent- like sound. 1ii , * A NEW CONCEPT in pedestal design loudspeakers through a harmonious combination of enclosure design and preci­ sion loudspeakers has been introduced by Sound West. Standing 37-inches tall and 10-inches wide and deep, the "Tower I" speaker is both functional and fashionable. Two 8-inch high compliance bass speakers and a two-inch cone driver are mated for up to ^0-watts of continuous program material. The enclosure is made of select oiled walnut neatly combined with a removable black knit grille. Suggested retail price is $119.95. Portable loudspeakers Sound West initially gained wide recognition for its sound approach to loudspeaker design with its "Extraspeaker," a com­ pact white loudspeaker which can be mounted in any position, in any lo­ cation and tilt to better direct the sound. These portable, durable ABS plas­ tic speakers are weather- treated and available In round, square and octa­ gonal shapes and with a choice of removable grilles in colorful complementary colors. Tuning color is simplified in new sets Not so long ago, tuning a color set was a relative­ ly complicated procedure. Today it's often as sim­ ple as just turning the set on. Many of the 1975 models are equipped with auto­ matic or pre-set tuning systems, which provide precise tuning and the proper combination of col­ or tones, brightness and contrast every time. After being tuned once to each channel, these sets rarely require any knob-twid­ dling at all. Even without the most automatic color systems, tuning a 1975 color set is a snap. First, turn to the desired channel. Disengage the automatic fine tuning con­ trol. Turn the fine-tuning knob until the picture has a slightly "wormy" consis­ tency, then turn it back until the "worms" just barely disappear. Switch the automatic fine tuning control on -- and the channel will come in right with each subse­ quent timing. For proper color, first adjust the brightness and contrast controls to your personal preference. Then set the "color" control to the most pleasing inten­ sity. Turn the "tint" control to produce the most realis­ tic flesh colors. In adjust­ ing the tint, always use a face on the screen -- pref­ erably in a close-up. PoZ.V AYS n RŜ Jtoi. .SAT., tSftd.30,31 fc&i. I • /~kl * OR VJVVftW£?t J I MOV) •Mm 8LQUS&& ANV Gatherings ITEMS T»U B&DH3H3 liMHED 1220 N.G1SEN ST McHENP_Y,it.gy PHOK/E 3BS-OJSC • oF4Z/&QVS The speaker has a high power handling capability and extremely wide dis­ persion with a smooth ra­ diation pattern. Quadraphonic receivers Six other sealed air sus­ pension speakers are in the 1975 line. Four quad- raphonic receivers are in the new line. Each fea­ tures a solid-state 4-chan­ nel amplifier and an AM FM tuner. Eleven compact audio systems are in the '75 line. Four have solid-state quadraphonic receivers and seven feature solid- state stereo receivers. Two new compact stereo sys­ t e m s , C S T 4 7 3 4 W a n d CS4720W, have receivers that provide 20-watts IHF music power, 7-watts total continuous power (RMS) PAGE 5-SUPPLEMENT TO THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER-WED., JAN. 29, 1975 into 8-ohms both channels driven. The CST4734W has a built-in player. 8-track tape Tradition! DOIXV $ ICK-KNACK GIFT a VARIETY SHOP 1328 N. RIVERSIDE DR., McHENRY, ILLINOIS. TRADITION, Zenith's Trans- Oceanic features 11 power­ ful hands -- AM, FM, a wea­ ther band, a longwave band and seven shortwave bands. It is powered to tune in the wo.-ld. Electronic communications The impact of modern electronic communications <pn our daily lives has been profound. As instant mes­ sengers, television and ra­ dio are extremely impor­ tant to the public. - Radio, for example, pro­ vides reports on weather, traffic and mass transpor­ tation to millions of peo­ ple who commute to met­ ropolitan areas each work­ ing day. It is even utilized as part of America's de­ fense communication sys­ tem, as is television. Television, which allows us to "see and hear," has had its effect. For years to come, television's influ­ ence on our attitudes to­ wards war, politics, mor­ ality and each other will be argued. Most recently, recording tapes, used for all sorts of purposes today, have be­ come factors in a national political debate. Life is touched in other ways: office radios can relax a working environ­ ment; records enrich the home with music and cul­ ture, and television alters our social habits. 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