All, I posted this at DIYMA, and didn't get too may helpful responses, so figured I'd ask the Hive Mind. Back in the '90s, I used to set amp gains by turning the level pot all the way up and then ...

Understand the basic audio components of a Hi-Fi stereo system so you know what to look for when shopping for audiophile equipment. Amplifier. Amp. Preamp. Integrated amp. Phono stage. Tube amplifier.

From the micromixer topology by Barrie Gilbert [1], this amplifier allows a single-ended input to be converted to a Class A/B current output from a single supply. Wow the engineering world with your ...

This automotive-qualified analog isolation amplifier tolerates kilovolts and delivers a single-ended ratiometric output ...

Rotel is a revered Japanese hi-fi manufacturer with a history dating back more than 60 years. It’s best known for its high-end amplifiers that are designed for audiophiles with pretty deep pockets.

Most operational amplifiers (op amps) have input and output electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection diodes, as shown in Figure 1. These diodes are designed for protection from ESD damage during ...

Of all the high-end amplifier designers during the last half-century of hi-fi, Dan D’Agostino is one of the most influential and admired. After spending 29 years as the CEO of audio company Krell, ...