All items tagged with amplifiers (159)
The Audio Winners of the European Imaging and Sound Association 2015-2016 Awards
August 19, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

The Audio Winners of the European Imaging and Sound Association 2015-2016 Awards

Just before the annual IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) Awards, featuring more than 20 audio categories have been announced. Winners for 2015-2016 include Hi-Fi, mobile, home-theater and in-car products.
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Musicality and Distortion: A Conversation
July 8, 2015 by Jan Didden, Dennis Colin and Jean Hiraga

Musicality and Distortion: A Conversation

Three audio experts discuss the role of distortion levels in what we hear. The debate was caused by an article titled “Amplifier Musicality - A Study of Amplifier Harmonic Distortion Spectrum Analysis” by Jean Hiraga, which originated comments by Jan Didden, Dennis Colin and a subsequent response by Jean Hiraga. The original article appeared in audioXpress March 2004 and the resulting conversation was published in audioXpress October 2005.
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Lab.gruppen Updates Amplifier Configuration Software with ESP 2.0
July 2, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Lab.gruppen Updates Amplifier Configuration Software with ESP 2.0

Lab.gruppen has announced the release of version 1.2.0 of its CAFÉ (Configuring Amplifiers For the Environment) software, incorporating new features for system design and commissioning of the company’s PLM+ and D Series amplifier platforms using either Windows or Mac computers.
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Installation Specific Amplifiers Introduced by d&b audiotechnik
June 22, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Installation Specific Amplifiers Introduced by d&b audiotechnik

At the InfoComm 2015 show in Orlando, d&b audiotechnik introduced its newest four channel, 2 RU amplifiers - the 10D and 30D - the first d&b amplifiers tailored for permanent integration. They offer the predictable results and rider friendliness of d&b with features and costs tailored for installation applications.
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Easy Testing of Class-D Amplifiers with NTi Audio
May 13, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Easy Testing of Class-D Amplifiers with NTi Audio

Measuring audio parameters on Class-D (or switching) amplifiers can be difficult because of high-frequency noise produced at the output stage. NTi Audio solves this by filtering out these unwanted noise components with the FX100 Audio Analyzer plug-in module filter, providing reliable test measurement of class-D amplifiers.
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TI Releases Six New High-Performance, Low-Power Audio ADCs
March 10, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

TI Releases Six New High-Performance, Low-Power Audio ADCs

Texas Instruments released a family of six new audio ADCs, combining professional performance with portable integration. The PCM1865 family includes devices with a dynamic range as high as 110 dB. TI’s new multichannel devices simplify audio front-end design while reducing standby power consumption.
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Extend the useful life of those precious tubes: use a Tube Amplifier High-Voltage Delay
February 25, 2015 by Jan Didden

Extend the useful life of those precious tubes: use a Tube Amplifier High-Voltage Delay

Tube life can be extended if you delay the application of high voltage until after the heaters have warmed up and current can flow. This little module does just that: depending on the setting of a jumper, it delays the high-voltage for 40 or 60 seconds after the amplifier is switched on. And the module is available as a kit. This article was originally published in audioXpress, February 2014.
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Crown Expands DCi Network Series Amplifier Lineup With New Models
February 23, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Crown Expands DCi Network Series Amplifier Lineup With New Models

Harman’s Crown Audio announced it has added new models to the DriveCore Install (DCi) Network Series amplifier lineup with the introduction of its DCi 4|2400N, DCi 2|2400N and DCi 2|1250N power amplifiers. The new amplifiers incorporate Harman’s exclusive DriveCore technology to deliver high power output from a compact, energy-efficient form factor and offer extensive networked system control capabilities.
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AudioControl’s Bijou 600 Debut at Integrated Systems Europe 2015
February 18, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

AudioControl’s Bijou 600 Debut at Integrated Systems Europe 2015

AudioControl hosted a press conference at the ISE 2015 show to introduce its most recent line of U.S.-made home-theater and installation processors and amplifiers. The highlights included the European debut of the compact amplifier/DAC, Bijou 600, recently awarded CEA Audio Product of the Year at the CES 2015 show.
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New GXD Processing Amplifiers from QSC at Winter NAMM
December 26, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

New GXD Processing Amplifiers from QSC at Winter NAMM

QSC is featuring their new GXD Series Processing Amplifiers for entertainment and production applications at the 2015 Winter NAMM show. The new GXD Series Class-D amplifiers combines complete loudspeaker DSP processing capabilities with multiple routing options and advanced protection circuitry at very affordable prices. QSC will be introducing other new products and will be streaming live from the show floor.
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