All items tagged with amplifiers (159)
Infineon Introduces New Ultra-Efficient 2x 37W MERUS Multilevel Switching Audio Amplifiers
November 23, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Infineon Introduces New Ultra-Efficient 2x 37W MERUS Multilevel Switching Audio Amplifiers

Infineon Technologies announced a new family of 2x 37W audio amplifiers featuring the second generation of MERUS multilevel switching amplifier technology. Optimized for low power and battery-powered applications, the new devices are the MA2304DNS with an integrated and fully-configurable digital signal processor (DSP), and the MA2304PNS with audio limiter and volume control features. Both are now the most efficient in the Infineon MERUS family, with an idle power mode at least five times lower than traditional class D audio amplifiers.
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Pro-Ject Announces New Integrated Amplifier and Receiver Models
November 15, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Pro-Ject Announces New Integrated Amplifier and Receiver Models

Fine Sounds Americas and Pro-Ject USA announced the new MaiA DS3 and Stereo Box S3 BT integrated amplifier and receiver models from Pro-Ject Audio Systems. The two new compact models from the European manufacturer are a perfect complement to any home audio system seeking flexible solutions to enhance their listening experience. Both models have a minimalistic design, intended to be combined with both modern digital, wired, wireless and streaming sources and one of the many Pro-Ject turntables.
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AudioControl Celebrates 45 Years and Introduces Exciting New Products at CEDIA Expo 2022
September 27, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

AudioControl Celebrates 45 Years and Introduces Exciting New Products at CEDIA Expo 2022

AudioControl will signal its 45 years in business during CEDIA Expo 2022, which this year takes place in Dallas, TX. The Seattle, WA-based manufacturer will show premium home entertainment solutions to attendees, including a powerful new 70-volt GaN amplifier technology with available Dante network connectivity, innovative solutions to support the custom integration installer, premium 8K home theater products, and much more. All unique integration products Made in USA.
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Powersoft Expands DSP+ Amplifier Range with AES67 Native Models
September 20, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Powersoft Expands DSP+ Amplifier Range with AES67 Native Models

Powersoft has further enhanced its amplifier product range oriented towards fixed installations by introducing AES67-compatible versions of its popular Duecanali and Quattrocanali amplifier platforms. The new models, called Duecanali DSP+ and Quattrocanali DSP+, are able to receive audio-over-IP (AoIP) streams from AES67-capable networked sources for increased interoperability across different systems.
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LEA Professional Connect Series Achieves EN54-16 Certification
August 4, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

LEA Professional Connect Series Achieves EN54-16 Certification

Underscoring its commitment to providing high-quality solutions that meet critical safety standards, LEA Professional's high-quality, pro-audio amplifiers with cloud- and IoT-based technologies, achieved EN54-16 voice alarm certification. All LEA Professional Connect Series amplifiers leverage the built-in Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform that allows integrators to control and monitor critical operational data points that are integral to maintaining system health securely and remotely.
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GaN Technology in Audio Power Amplification
July 6, 2022 by Stuart Yaniger

GaN Technology in Audio Power Amplification

In this review of the GaN Systems amplifier evaluation kit, Stuart Yaniger shares his explorations of the features and benefits of GaN (gallium nitride) power semiconductors, and explains why the technology is not only enabling great sounding audio amplifiers but is also bound to completely disrupt the Class-D segment in high power ratings. This article was originally published in audioXpress, April 2022.
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AudioControl Introduces Architect Model P250EQ 1RU Amplifier
June 7, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

AudioControl Introduces Architect Model P250EQ 1RU Amplifier

AudioControl has introduced the Architect Model P250EQ, a high-power 2-channel amplifier engineered with an emphasis on sound quality plus key features for the custom installation channel. The P250EQ only requires a 1U rack space yet delivers the performance and functionality of much larger solutions, featuring high-power, stability into 2 ohms with the recognized sound quality of AudioControl’s Made in USA Constant Power Mode amp design.
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AudioControl Embraces GaN Performance for New 70-Volt Amplifier Series
May 5, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

AudioControl Embraces GaN Performance for New 70-Volt Amplifier Series

AudioControl is determined to expand its nearly 5-decade long legacy of best-in-class audio solutions by introducing a groundbreaking audio amplifier platform leveraging GaN (Gallium Nitride) semiconductors from GaN Systems. AudioControl engineers say they have created a circuit that establishes a new bar for power and sound quality, now available in the CM Series 4-channel, 3-channel, and 2-channel 70-volt Dual-Mode amplifiers.
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AudioControl Acquired by Automotive Aftermarket Company AAMP Global
April 1, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

AudioControl Acquired by Automotive Aftermarket Company AAMP Global

Florida-based AAMP Global, a designer and manufacturer of vehicle solutions, has acquired AudioControl, the audio amplifier manufacturer, known for its high-performance range of solutions for automotive, residential, and commercial applications. Based in Seattle, WA for over 45 years, AudioControl, now as part of AAMP Global, will continue to provide premium entertainment solutions to automotive aftermarket installers, professional audio/video specialists and home technology integrators.
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Audio Electronics - Cascodes, Folded Cascodes, and Current Mirrors (Part 3)
February 2, 2022 by Morty Tarr

Audio Electronics - Cascodes, Folded Cascodes, and Current Mirrors (Part 3)

For those readers following the fascinating article series by Morty Tarr on "Cascodes, Folded Cascodes, and Current Mirrors," this final article in the series contains an additional section with important aspects of amplifier design. In the first two parts of this article series, Tarr discussed the technical merits of cascodes and related circuits. This useful addendum covers a simple test circuit for matching FET devices, the fascinating story of the Blowtorch Line Stage design, and additional notes on inverting and non-inverting amplifier stages and integrators. This article was originally published in audioXpress, December 2021.
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