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Amplifier Technology: The Ongoing Class Struggle

Authors: Rumsey, Francis

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 61 · Issue 9 · pp. 689–693 · September 2013

Abstract

[Feature] The quest for low power consumption with high output power and audio quality continues to drive the “class struggle” in audio amplifier design. The introduction of silicon carbide transistors is one important development in this field, helping to reduce distortions and losses in switching amplifiers. New testing methods challenge conventional wisdom about how best to predict the perceptual effects of amplifier distortion.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
61
Issue
9
Pages
689–693
Publication date
September 6, 2013
Type
Journal Article