B-I-C INTRODUCES 9 REMARKABLE NEW TURNTABLES
Four years ago, B-I-C invented the belt-driven record changer. In two years, it was the most popular turntable in America.
Success achieved so quickly is not easy to repeat. But in all modesty, we're about to do it again.
Consider:
1. Nine totally new BIC turntables. One is a single play manual, four are single play fully automatics and four are record changers.
2. V.I.A. It stands for Variable Isolator Adjustment, the first turntable suspension that can be user-adjusted to dampen acoustic feedback and room vibration frequencies in nearly every listening environment. It's a BI C exclusive and all the new BIC turntables have it.
3. Triple-isolated chassis. On all BIC models, platter and tonearm are mounted on a sub-chassis, isolated between base and top plate by optimized isomer shock mounts. Coupled with V.I.A., this system intercepts more extraneous vibration frequencies than any we know of.
4. The controlled-mass straight tone arm was computer designed for low mass, strength, and minimal tracking error. Sapphire bearings reduce friction to insignificance.
5. Stroboscopic variable pitch control is standard on the five lower-priced models.
6. Micro-processor digital drive is the most accurate drive system to be had at any price. A digital computer continuously monitors platter speed and corrects variations by means of an AC servo system. Pitch can be varied by 3% up or down and locked in. It's standard on the four top BIC models as well as a vacuum fluorescent digital display that reads out measured platter speed to 0.03%accuracy and updates itself every two records, and ... .a digital stop watch for timing selections to tape. This is another micro-processor display function.
7. A carbon fibre tonearm is standard on two BIC models, optional on four others.
8. A micro-processor non-contacting velocity trip system imitates end-of-record cycle without moving parts. Standard on B-I-C's two top models, it's part of a two-motor drive system.
9. $99.95 to $319.95. Anyone will find a B-I-C turntable with the right features at the right price.
There's more to tell, but only our catalogue has room. We'll happily send you a free copy.
Seven of BIC's new turntables are the world's best for the money. Two are the world's best, period.
Before you even consider another turntable, see your BIC dealer or write: BIC/AVNET, Westbury, New York 11590.
(Adapted from Audio magazine, Nov. 1978)
Also see:
B-I-C 80Z turntable (Dec. 1979)
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