Saving the best for last.
The chances are good that when you first bought a stereo system, it was a "package" that included a receiver, 2 speakers, and a record player with cartridge. But how much time was spent selecting the cartridge? Most probably it was just a minor element of the package. Even if it had a famous name, it probably was not a truly first-rank model.
Yet the cartridge is more important than that. It can limit the ability of the entire hi-fi chain to properly reproduce your records. It can affect how many times you will enjoy your favorite records without noise and distortion. And it can determine whether you can play and enjoy the new four-channel CD-4 records.
Consider the advantages of adding an Audio-Technica AT15Sa to your present system. You start with response from 5 to 45,000 Hz. Ruler flat in the audio range for stereo, with extended response that assures excellent CD-4 playback if desired. Tracking is superb at all frequencies and distortion is extremely low. The sound is balanced, transparent, effortless.
Stereo separation is outstanding, even at 10kHz and higher where others fall short. Our Dual Magnet design assures it.
And the AT15Sa has a genuine nude-mounted Shibata stylus. Which adds a host of advantages. Like longer record life. Better performance from many older, worn records. Exact tracing of high frequencies, especially at crowded inner grooves. And tracking capability-at a reasonable 1-2 grams-that outperforms and outlasts elliptical styli trying to track at less than a gram.
We're so certain that an AT15Sa will improve your present system that we'd like to challenge you. Take several of your favorite records to an Audio-Technica dealer. Have him compare the sound of your present cartridge (or any other) with the AT15Sa. Listen. We think you'll be impressed. And convinced.
Audio-Technica, Dual Magnet cartridges protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 3,720,796 and 3,761,647.
The AT15Sa.
Very possibly the last phono cartridge you'll ever need.
BEST FOR 1/2/4 CHANNEL
audio-technica: INNOVATION- PRECISION- INTEGRITY. AUDIO-TECHNICA U.S., INC., Dept. 17F, 33 Shiawassee Ave., Fairlawn, Ohio 44313, Available In Canada from Superior Electronics, Inc.
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Also see:
audio-technica AT15Sa phono cartridge -- Advertisement (Feb. 1977)
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Philips GA 212 Electronic Turntable
Source: Stereo Review (USA magazine)