The distortion performance of an amplifier is determined not only by open loop linearity, but also the negative feedback factor applied when the loop is closed. In most practical circumstances ...

The previous two chapters considered closely the distortion produced by amplifier output stages: a basically conventional but well designed Class-B amplifier with proper precautions taken against the ...

As we’ve traced our no-nonsense path through the world of Hi-Fi audio, we’ve started with the listener, understood the limitations of the human ear, and thence proceeded to the loudspeaker. We’ve ...

Sweden's Marten is well-regarded for its high-end speakers and takes a fair amount of pride in their audiophile-pleasing performance. So it comes as no surprise to learn that the company has decided ...

It can be hard getting your product to stand out at CES, so one good way of doing so is pretending it's January 7th and pushing out a press release prematurely. Pass Labs are bringing their new X260.5 ...

Digital predistortion is an approach to amplifier linearization that permits the efficiency of the multi-carrier amplifier to be dramatically increased. The principle of predistortion is intrinsically ...

A tough challenge for test engineers is explored in terms of test methods, pitfalls, and measurement errors. For the test engineer, RF and microwave power amplifier testing imposes unique challenges.

As multimedia becomes ubiquitous, personal electronic devices now require a driver for audio outputs. Fairchild Semiconductor has introduced the FAN7005 headphone ...

Review: Classe CT-2300 is a 300wpc/600wpc (8/4 ohms, respectively) two-channel power amplifier. It's great bench tests,sonic virtues and cool operation makes it a wonderful rack mountable solution. # ...

If budget-priced home theater receivers were breakfast cereal, the federal government would pull them from store shelves. Instead, spineless Federal Trade Commission regulations allow manufacturers to ...