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_ Now hear this Mrs. Dora Spencer reads poem to captive audience of United Way workers. ARM YOURSELF'. One ofthe worst things a prospective buyer can do is to walk into an I want to spend?' This may seem like an obvious question, but keeping within an affordable price range will prevent you from getting carried away by all the premium priced "esoteric" equip- ment available. A good rule to go by is if your ears cannot tell the dif- ference between a $500.00 or a $5000.00 system, then there is no point in spending more than you need to. Also, knowing your price range makes the task much easier for the sales- man when assisting you in your purchase. WHERE TO START? The first thing to ask yourself is 'how much do Okay, so you‘ve finally decided it's time to buy a stereo system. If this is your first plunge into audio, chances are you're confused with the dif- ferent brands and featur- es available, and how much to spend to get the sound you want. A trip through the audio ads in a newspaper sometimes makes matters even worse. Usually you turn to a friend or relative who has gone the route in hopes that he will guide you toward a smart purchase, but the real satisfaction comes from knowing that you have arrived at a decision on your own. by Malcolm Pearcy PRODUCED BY PAT DAY (IN CONJUNCTION AND STARRING STU BROWN WITH HUMBER COLLEGE) Age Graham Cable tv/fm 35 Scarlett Road, Toronto M6N 4J8, Ontario Telephone (416) 762-3631 STAY TUNED TO CHANNEL 10 18 THE YORK NENNS JUNF i9tit) FEATURE PRESENTATION: "THE WAY WE WERE" WHERE SHOULD I BUY? Once you have narrowed down your choices and decided to buy, the next step is to find a high-fidelity dealer to help you select the components that are right for you. High- Fidelity components can be bought in a wide range of stores including electronics wholesalers, music stores, audio shops, mail order firms, The best way is to pick up a copy of one of the buyer's guides to high- fidelity which are readily available at most magazine stores. You will find these books loaded with test reports, equipment specifications, and glossary of technical terms (which I will discuss in future issues). These will help you to gain more knowledge and make an intelligent choice when it comes time to buy. The uninformed customer is an easy mark for the commissioned salesman as there is a tendency in a less reputable store for the salesman to dump an in- ferior quality, high mark- up package on the prospective buyer. There are ways for a person to arm himself with enough knowledge to make the going less rough. audio store not knowing the difference between a woofer and a tweeter. discount stores and even some camera shops. Dif, ferent stores for different needs and tastes. Whatever the store, make sure it has some means of demonstrating, the equip ment for you. This usually consists of an area for listening, or a sound room, with a means for switching back and forth among com- ponents to help you judge for yourself which sound you like best. The dealer should also offer the products of several manufacturers in order to assure you a reasonable selection from which to choose. If you have already decided what you want, shopping by mail is a possible alternative. In fact, it is sometimes less expensive than shopping in person because this type of operation usually has a much lower operating cost than a retail store. Also, the manufacturer of the equipment supplies a liberal warranty arrangement and is responsible for its proper Still a third alter native, especially for the budget concious shop- per, is to consider pur- chasing second-hand components. Keeping in mind that modern hifi equipment can last a long time without becoming obsolete, buy- ing second hand can be a very wise choice indeed providing you thoroughly check the unit before taking it home, as there usually is no warranty if anything proves to be defective. Make sure all the control knobs and switches, in- dicator lights and con- necting cords and jacks are in satisfactory working condition. And dbn't forget to ask the seller for the operating instruction manual which the manufacturer supplies with every com- ponent. If he no longer has one, be sure you un- derstand the functiorrof every control and how all the connections are to be made. Remember, it's the in- formed buyer who gets the best deals. If you follow these few rules, youve well on your way to a sound in- vestment. Entries will be judged and the best ten chosen for publication in a Centennial Booklet, Write down your "Mcmories of early Weston", and enter the contest. 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