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Applying the Transistor in a Stereophonic Tape System

Authors: Jones, Dwight V.

AES Convention 10 · Paper 53 · September 1958

Abstract

A complete semiconductor, stereophonic tape playback system applies modern solid state devices to a new concept of music appreciation that is receiving more interest every day. This system consists of a stereophonic tape deck, two tape preamplifiers, two 10 watt amplifiers, two 16- speaker systems and a common power supply. Transistors offer many advantages in high fidelity circuits, since there is no problem with microphonics or hum pick-up from filaments as we have with tubes. Transistors are inherently low impedance devices and thus offer better matching to magnetic pick-ups and loudspeakers, for more efficient power transfer.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 10
AES Convention
10
Paper number
53
Publication date
September 6, 1958
Affiliation
Semiconductor Products Company, General Electric Company, Syracuse, NY (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper