Concept 16 5 brochure 2

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The Design

Comer - the result of a concerted
effort to design a line of stereo
receivers without compromise in an
area. Every detail, from the action 0
the controls to the surface area of the
internal heat sinks, has been carefully
thought out and crafted by a .
distinguished, specialized international
team of designers and production
engineers. A laboratory standard of
performance is complemented by bold
visual definition. The final product is
an instrument that will satisfy the
most discerning audiophile.

There are five receivers,
expressions of the same design
philosophy. The more expensive
CONCEPT models are designed for
those who need more power or greater
control flexibility; yet the five
CONCEPrs are far more alike than
different. The sound is the same.

Experience the calm authority of
CONCEPT now. Look at it, operate it,
and most of all. listen to it. You'll find
the least expensive CONCEPT will prove
more exciting than the best competing
model. CONCEPT - the ultimate
synthesis of the technical. the visual
and the tactile. There may be attempts
to copy it, but CONCEPT is the original.

The Controls

The CONCEPT receiver's controls arid
control layout provide you with full
access to the sonic excellence of the
circuitry, and the CONCEPrs versatility
will enhance the performance of the
rest of ancyosystem.

All of NCEPT's binary (onoff)
functions are controlled by newly-
developed push switches. Light
emitting diodes (LEDs) are built into
the switches to provide positive visual
indication. These indicators, which
wont burn out, glow red on the tape
monitor switches and green on all
others. The tape monitor function has
been carefully thought out for the
most logical operation. It facilitates
the use of two tape machines in
conjunction with the CONCEPT; you can
monitor either deck and dub from one
to the other.

CONCEPT's tuning assembly is yet
another manifestation of the total
desi n philosophy. A generous
mac ined tuning knob, attached to a
heavy flywheel, rotates smoothly with
a light touch for ease in station
changing and very precise tuning

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The Detail

The front panel is a heavy aluminum
extrusion with a rich brushed finish.
All markings are actual calibrations,
distinct and easily read. The dial
lighting has been carefully coordinated
for maximum visibility without glare.

The rear panel too is the result of
user-oriented study. All speaker and
antenna connections are made at
oolorcoded push terminals that
provide safe, positive contact. AC
convenience outlets are provided as
well, to facilitate hook-up of other
components.

CONCEPT - a receiver design
clearly thought out, and perfectly
executed. You can hear the reSuit.

Concept 16.5

The magnificent CONCEPT 16.5 is the
ultimate expression of the CONCEPT
design philosophy. Engineered to
exceed the performance of expensive
component separates, the CONCEPT
16.5 is without peer as a receiver. The
1&5 is the only high~powered receiver
,with fully independent dual power
supplies; two oversized power
transformers and four 10,000 p F
electrolytic capacitors help provide the
16.5 with an awesome power output.
And because neither channel ever
interferes with the other, the sound of
the 16.5 is uniquely unstrained.

All of the outstanding features
standard on the CONCEPT line are
incorporated in the 16.5, plus some
others that are unique. The 16.5 uses a
precision 5gan tuning assembly; and
there are two ono inputs with a
convenient switch that permits you to
9-8 phono cartrld es. Individual
rndustnalgrade re ays are used to
switch the speaker systems.

_ The CONCEPT 16.5. Truly the ultimate
in sound reproduction.

16.5 Specifications

PM tier Section

Continuous power output of 165 watts per
channel minimum HMS into 8 ohms [222
(IBM. or 250 watts per channel minimum
RMS into 4 ohms (24 68W), both channels
driven, from 20 to 20.000 Hz with no more
than 0.1% total harmonic distortion.

Typical THD at Full Power. Less than 0.03%

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IM Distortion (50 Hz: 7 kHz = 4:1): typically 1. -
than 015%

1V Pest-tom Rise The: ZuSec.

Damping Factor: Gremer than 450 at 20 Hz

Hum and Noise. weighted: - 90 dB

Outputs Speakers A. B, CormthogethecZ
L01 headphone

Hung Section
Input sitlvlty:
Phono1& Phon02,1.9mv;

Tapet LTaerJmmV
Overtoad:200n\v
Pinono Frequency Raconse: auto 15,030 Hz.
:02 dB to RIAA curve
ToneControls:
Ems, :6dBat50l-izin2 Bsteps;
Mid Bass. : 10dBat1szln1sttecs
Tmble, = 6dBat20,CKl)Hzin2stt?;S
0dBat1D,OmHzin1:B

steps
Loudness Contour at 4!) dB at maximum
setting: +8 dB at 100 Hz. +4 dB at10£02

Hz
Hi h Filter. -10dBat 7,500 HLSdBIoclave
V urne Control Balm: within 03 dB tracki;
SignaMo-Noise Ratio:
Phono 1 A Phono2.78dBunweighted.84
dB weigh' ted:
Tape 1 8 Tape 2. 85 dB
Main In, fl) dB
Residual Hurt and Noise 0.5 mV
Crosstalk at 1 kHz.- -65 dB

FM Tuner Section
Sensitivity: 9.3 dBi (1.6 pV) at won
50 dB Ouieting Sensitivity: mono, 132 def
2.5 uV}: stereo. £4 dBf MuV)
Signal-to-Nobe Ratio at 65 dBt 72 dB
Stereo Separation: 52 dB at 1 kHz, 42 dB at «cc
Hz. 40 dB at 10 kHz
Distortion at 65 def: mono, 0,03%; stereo. 0.1%
Frequency Response: so to 15.000 Hz 2 0.5 as
thure Ratio: 0.9 dB
Alternate Chmnel Sdectivity'. g) d8
Spurious Response Ratio: Better than 110 dB
Response Ratio: Better than 110 63
IF so Ratio: Better than 110 dB

AM Tuner Section

IHF Sensitivity: 175 uVIn
image Response Ratio: 67 dB
Signal-to-Nolse Ratio: 50 dB

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[imensionsz
Width, 21 Y. 7 cm)
Height. 7 (1 .8 cm)
Depth, 17' 432 cm)

Weight: 67 lbs. 5 kg)

'Measured in accordatce with the Federal 7365
Commission rule on power output claims.
"Measured in mm with the latest "4:
standards.

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