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thursday, march 7, 1974
Last summer. Stereo Studio began talking about its three year parts and labor warranty on
stereo components. Fourteen years of selling and servicing stereo components in Lincoln gave
us the confidence that we could stand behind a clearly-stated, written warranty policy and
mean every word of it. We figured it wouldn't be long before our competition decided they'd
better start talking warranties, too.
But, as with products and people, there are differences in stereo shops and their warranties.
We thought it might be instructive to compare our published warranty policies with some
others we've seen and heard about.
OURS
TURNTABLES
1. Stereo Studio's three year warranty covers
turntables; the machanism, tone arm, even the
cartridge. (Not the needle, though - we admit
that misuse and wear make sty Is too risky).
TAPEDECKS
2. Our warranty covers tape decks -- including
cassette decks - for the full three years.
EXCHANGE
3. If your unit fails within 30 days after you
purchase it from Stereo Studio, and we can't
repair it in four working days, we'll give you
a new unit in exchange for the defective one.
SPEEDY REPAIR
4. Stereo Studio does ail its own repair work
right here in Lincoln. Our complete service de
partment has the latest test equipment and a
complete stock of replacement parts. Usually,
we can repair a unit in the time it takes some-..
" body else tcTship it one way. '
PRICE
5. We guarantee that if, within 30 days after v
you purchase stereo component from us,;-'- odob
yoU find any authorized dealer offering the
same equipment with the same services for a
lower published price, we'll refund the difference.
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THEIRS
1. Mo Dice. Turntables are usually specifically
excluded. And where they are included, it's
only for the duration of the manufacturer's
usual warranty: 90 days to 1 year. And the
turntable is shipped to the manufacturer for
repair, too.
2. Not usually. Occasionally, a few well-known
brands may be covered for varying terms. Some-
' times the recording heads are specifically exclud
ed. 3. Normally, nothing is mentioned about re
placing an unrepairable unit. And seldom is a
time limit placed on repairs. Without written
protection you can wait weeks or months.
4. Nothing is said about where repairs will be
done, but frequently it's in another city. That
means you wait for shipment both ways, plus
bench time. Not to mention the fact that
you're a. faceless number in a distant repair
shop" upon' which you cannot even take out
your frustrations.
5. There's a lot of talk about price, but that
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part of yoiSlP'warranty. Try proving a salesman
told you something sometime. And remember:
it's not just price alone, it's the service you're
guaranteed with the price that counts.
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System 2
harmankardon
Our system with the most mod
est price tag for the starter who
wants true separate components,
cr.ouci!. power to fill a small-to
medium-sized room and speakers
capable of delivering good bass
response.
The control center is the Super
scope R-330 AMFM Stereo Re
ceiver, which delivers 18 watts
RMS (the most conservative pow
er rating method). Capable of full
adaptation to 4-channel sound.
The BSR McDonald 260 AX
is a complete changer with mag
netic cartridge, anti-skating, cue
pause, jam-proof tonearm, base
and dust cover.
The Harman-Kardon HK20
Speakers deliver a virtually flat re
sponse across the audible frequen
cy range. Jn handsome hand-rubbed
oiled walnut enclosures, they
are compact but offer the best
overall sound we've found in
speakers of this size and price range.
LIST PRICE $339 eo YOUR PRICE
EVERYDAY LOW PRICES
SENNHEISER HD414 HEADPHONES
List $42.95 Reg. $38.05
DYNACO A-25 SPEAKERS
List $178pr. Reg. $152pr.
SUPERSCOPE R-340 AMFM RECEIVER
List $219.95 Reg. $197.95
SUPERSCOPE R-350 AMFM RECEIVER
List $279.95 Reg. $251.95
THE BEST BUYS ON QUALITY COMPONENTS
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