All items tagged with audio amplifiers (124)
GaN Systems Updates Reference Design for Class-D Audio Amplifiers
January 7, 2022 by Joao Martins

GaN Systems Updates Reference Design for Class-D Audio Amplifiers

GaN Systems, the GaN (gallium nitride) power transistor specialist, announced an updated version of its Class-D audio amplifier evaluation kit, allowing evaluation for high-efficiency audio reference designs. Evolving from the original evaluation kit introduced in 2020, GaN Systems released the GeN2 amplifier and companion switched-mode power supply reference design today, shrinking the size and increasing its capabilities for Class-D audio designs.
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Fresh From the Bench: Parasound Halo JC 5 Stereo Power Amplifier - The Measurements
October 27, 2021 by Stuart Yaniger

Fresh From the Bench: Parasound Halo JC 5 Stereo Power Amplifier - The Measurements

Oliver A. Masciarotte was looking for an amplifier that he could respect without emptying his bank account. Richard Schram offered to send the Parasound JC 5, his company’s largest stereo power amplifier for evaluation. Anticipating the fun of enjoying the pleasures of this John Curl design, Oliver accepted the challenge, and Stuart Yaniger tested the JC 5 to confirm the amplifier’s merits with actual measurements. This article was originally published in audioXpress, September 2021.
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Fresh From the Bench: Parasound Halo JC 5 Stereo Power Amplifier - Traditional Goodness
October 27, 2021 by Oliver A.Masciarotte

Fresh From the Bench: Parasound Halo JC 5 Stereo Power Amplifier - Traditional Goodness

Oliver Masciarotte was looking for an amplifier that he could respect without emptying his bank account. Richard Schram offered to send the Parasound JC 5, his company’s largest stereo power amplifier for evaluation. Anticipating the fun of enjoying the pleasures of this John Curl design, Oliver accepted the challenge, and Stuart Yaniger tested the JC 5 to confirm the amplifier’s merits with actual measurements. This article was originally published in audioXpress, September 2021.
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McIntosh Expands Custom Install for Whole House Audio With New MI1250 12-Channel Power Amplifier
October 14, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Expands Custom Install for Whole House Audio With New MI1250 12-Channel Power Amplifier

McIntosh continues to expand on its 70 years’ legacy in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio also with products specifically designed for custom install. Meeting evolving market trends with immersive audio formats and multiroom installations, the Binghamton, NY-based company introduced the MI1250 12-Channel Power Amplifier for whole house audio.
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Trinnov Announces New High Channel Density Amplitude16 Power Amplifier
October 11, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Trinnov Announces New High Channel Density Amplitude16 Power Amplifier

Trinnov Audio, the French designer and manufacturer of reference audio processors for home theaters, high-end hi-fi, professional audio, and commercial cinemas, announced the release of the Amplitude16, a new high channel count power amplifier. Designed for immersive home theaters, with custom integration in mind, the Amplitude16 offers a versatile power amplifier option, providing integrators with the unique ability to meet diverse channel counts and power requirements with exceptional rack efficiency.
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Powersoft Strengthens T Series Amplifier Platform with Two New Models
June 22, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Powersoft Strengthens T Series Amplifier Platform with Two New Models

Powersoft has announced two additions to its T Series of touring and live sound amplifiers. The two new T902 and T904 1U models complete the line of T Series amplifiers, offering higher output possibilities. The T902 features high rail voltage and peak current on the outputs and is ideal for driving large 4-ohm subwoofers or 2 and 3-way line sources. The T904 is designed to power bi-amped systems like stage monitors, 2-way point source speakers, and 2-way line sources.
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Orchard Audio Introduces 500W Starkrimson Stereo Ultra GaN Hi-Fi Audio Amplifier
June 16, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Orchard Audio Introduces 500W Starkrimson Stereo Ultra GaN Hi-Fi Audio Amplifier

Following the enormous success of the original Starkrimson Mono amplifier, Orchard Audio is introducing the Starkrimson Stereo Ultra amplifier, using the same proprietary dual-feedback modulator and next-generation gallium nitride (GaN) transistors. The new Ultra amplifier design is the result of the work of the company's founder, Leonid (Leo) Ayzenshtat, and is able to deliver up to 500WRMS (1000WPEAK) of power and 20A of current while maintaining extremely low noise and distortion.
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Explore Audio Amplifier Technology and Design in audioXpress July 2021
June 11, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Explore Audio Amplifier Technology and Design in audioXpress July 2021

One of the strongest issues ever in terms of audio electronics and market insights, audioXpress July 2021 is now available. This edition includes a complete overview of Audio Amplifier Technology and Design and its many application segments. Start with a review of the NAD Electronics M33 Masters streaming amplifier, followed by a great new upgrade design for the legendary Hafler DH-220 lateral MOSFET power amplifier, and then dive into a new hybrid voltage source and current source amplifier design for loudspeakers.
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Orchard Audio Launches New Starkrimson 500W GaN Amplifier Modules
May 20, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Orchard Audio Launches New Starkrimson 500W GaN Amplifier Modules

Orchard Audio, the innovative audio venture created by Leo Ayzenshtat, expanded its catalog of products for audio enthusiasts and integrators with the launch of Starkrimson Ultra Amp Modules. These high performance audio power amplifier modules utilizing gallium nitride (GaN) MOSFET transistors, expand the highly praised Starkrimson amplification line and are available as completed modules or unpopulated PCBs.
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Elliptic Labs Announces Support for Cirrus Logic Smart Boosted Audio Amplifiers
May 4, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Elliptic Labs Announces Support for Cirrus Logic Smart Boosted Audio Amplifiers

Elliptic Labs, the innovative Norwegian developer of software sensor solutions, announced a collaboration with Cirrus Logic to certify and optimize Elliptic Labs’ AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform on Cirrus Logic’s latest smart boosted amplifiers for smartphone, PC/laptop, and IoT customers. Elliptic Labs’ software sensors rely on microphones and speakers to generate and translate ultrasound tones, which benefit from Cirrus Logic new generation audio amplifiers.
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