Crystal-dear reasons for receiver-size separates.
If you're trying to choose between a receiver and separate components, we have a suggestion: Settle for both.
Now you can have the compact size of a receiver with the quality of separates.
Sony's new ST-J60 tuner and TA-F40 amplifier are a slim, dynamic duo no larger than a medium-size receiver but with crystalline, powerful separate-component qualities.
The tuner is quartz-crystal locked with a digital synthesizer for drift-free stability and speedy touch tuning. Distortion is virtually non existent and our slim-line music lover is an FM specialist.
Convenient auto tuning lets you preset eight stations. Simply press the appropriate button and an LED light blinks as the tuner searches for the "memorized" station.
Two other buttons let you manually scan the broadcast scale in either direction. And a Calibrated Tone feature assists you when recording with a tape deck.
Our new thin-line TA-F40 integrated amplifier snuggles up to its tuner partner for extremely clean, noise-free sound in a beautifully sized package.
Total harmonic distortion (THD) is one of the lowest in this class of amplifiers. Fifty watts per channel surge through a newly developed Pulse Power Supply (PPS). And Sony's exclusive Heat Sink with Heat Pipe ingeniously drains away heat to reduce distortion.
LED peak power indicators pinpoint output in six steps for each channel. Light-touch function switches give you smooth control for any stereo mission. And the TA-F40 is so quiet you can even use a high-performance MC cartridge with your turntable.
Sony's new, compact, performance-engineered ST-J60 tuner and TA-F40 amplifier. Two crystal-clear reasons to settle for everything.
(High Fidelity, Jan. 1980)
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