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From: faiman@uiuccsb.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Stereo Advice Wanted - (nf)
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Date: Thu, 22-Sep-83 23:32:14 EDT
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uiuccsb!faiman    Sep 22 11:38:00 1983

	The only sober, unbiassed and informative source of information
on stereo systems that I know of is Consumer Reports.  They test equip-
ment a few times each year and each time they also summarize the meaning
and usage of various terms - so you need not be intimidated by the jargon.
Their annual Buyer's Guide comes out in December and usually carries
summaries of the most recent tests in each category.  Thus, they may
include in it their most recent cassette deck tests, for example, even if
the tests are from an earlier year.  They also give advice on how to
evaluate equipment, buying options and how to deal with salesmen.  Good
luck!