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Journal Article

A Power Amplifier "Improver"

Authors: Cherry, Edward M.

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 29 · Issue 3 · pp. 140–147 · March 1981

Abstract

An add-on facility for audio power amplifiers is described, by which nonlinear distortion products in the audible range of frequencies are reduced by a typical 25-30 dB. The improver uses the principle of nested differentiating feedback loops to increase the feedback around the amplifier. The improver also corrects phase nonlinearity in amplifiers, improves loudspeaker damping, increases isolation between stereo channels, and reduces hum, noise, and dc drift.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
29
Issue
3
Pages
140–147
Publication date
March 6, 1981
Affiliation
Department of Electrical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article