All items tagged with power amplifiers (28)

R&D Stories: The Neurochrome Story

July 31, 2024 by Tom Christiansen

R&D Stories: The Neurochrome Story

A personal account of a professional journey that led to the creation of Neurochrome, a company successfully serving audio enthusiasts all over the world with a complete range of power amplifiers kits and circuits, all well-engineered, thoroughly tested, and well-documented. Neurochrome is a small, highly dedicated audio company, providing inspiration, or perhaps a forewarning, for those wishing to venture into the audio business.

Schiit Audio Introduces Aegir 2 Speaker Power Amp

March 14, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Schiit Audio Introduces Aegir 2 Speaker Power Amp

Schiit Audio introduced the second generation of its Aegir speaker power amp, Aegir 2, bringing its mixed voltage and current feedback Halo topology to a speaker amp for the first time. Schiit found that this topology provides significant enhancements to the original Aegir’s performance, now combined with the company's Continuity output stage which enables higher power output, less heat, and lower noise floor.

McIntosh Introduces New MC2.1KW Monoblock Power Amplifier

January 23, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

McIntosh Introduces New MC2.1KW Monoblock Power Amplifier

To kick off its 75th anniversary celebrations during the year 2024, McIntosh announced the launch of its new MC2.1KW Monoblock Power Amplifier, one of the brand’s most powerful amplifiers to date. The colossal tri-chassis possesses the ability to deliver 2,000 Watts of high-end power per channel, setting a new standard for luxury home audio power and amplification. And the design is not only a McIntosh - it is jewelry-class.

ICEpower Unveils Cutting-Edge ICC5 Audio IC for High-Performance Class D Amplifiers

November 13, 2023 by Jan Didden

ICEpower Unveils Cutting-Edge ICC5 Audio IC for High-Performance Class D Amplifiers

ICEpower A/S introduced the latest addition to its lineup of audio power solutions, the ICEpower ICC5. This audio integrated circuit (IC) boasts advanced technology, fast propagation delay, and support for up to a 220V supply voltage. As a high side and low side FET gate driver optimized for flexibility, the ICC5 enables high-fidelity sound with minimal noise and distortion, making it an ideal choice for reliable class D amplifier designs ranging from 25W to 4kW.

New Luxman L-509Z Flagship Integrated Amplifier

September 22, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

New Luxman L-509Z Flagship Integrated Amplifier

Luxman continues to prepare for 2025, the company’s centennial, with a new top-of-the-line integrated amplifier. In addition to the company's trademark sound quality, the L-509Z incorporates the Luxman Integrated Feedback Engine System (LIFES1.0) in both the power amp and preamp sections. It's also the first with the Luxman Electronically Controlled Ultimate Attenuator-EX (LECUA-EX) volume control. The L-509Z integrated amplifier is available at a suggested retail price of $12,495.

AudioControl Shows New GaN-Based Home Theater and Dante Solutions at CEDIA Expo 2023

September 7, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

AudioControl Shows New GaN-Based Home Theater and Dante Solutions at CEDIA Expo 2023

AudioControl will be attending CEDIA Expo in Denver, CO, reenergized and focused on presenting a range of innovative solutions. Designed based on market trends and feedback from system integrators, AudioControl’s newest amplifiers and mini-chassis surround receivers deliver the latest technologies while creating opportunities for integration professionals. The company will introduce Dante network connectivity to its successful AudioControl Director Model M6800 multi-zone amplifier, and launch two compact-chassis surround receivers to deliver Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Pro processing in any zone.

Powersoft Expands Footprint in China

July 18, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Powersoft Expands Footprint in China

A new office in Beijing, bolstered by the appointment of solutions engineer Miao Wang, signal Powersoft’s growing ambitions in the important Chinese market. Wang, who will host the highly anticipated Chinese launch of the UNICA platform at InfoComm China (19–21 July), is the latest hire for Powersoft’s local operation, which recently relocated to the national capital from its previous office in Shenzhen. He will report directly to Abbu Hu, Powersoft’s chief representative officer in China.

Orchard Audio Introduces Starkrimson 150W Dual/Triple Mono GaN Audio Power Amplifier

June 26, 2023 by Joao Martins

Orchard Audio Introduces Starkrimson 150W Dual/Triple Mono GaN Audio Power Amplifier

Orchard Audio, the audio company founded by Leonid (Leo) Ayzenshtat that offers a unique modular and DIY approach to all its designs, has announced a new set of amplifiers based on its tested and proven GaN-based Starkrimson Amp Module. Following the enormous success of the Starkrimson Mono amplifier, Orchard Audio is introducing the Starkrimson Duo/Trio amplifiers - one is the Duo (dual mono) stereo amplifier, and the Trio a triple mono configuration, perfect for driving 2.1 systems or the front home theater channels.

Cirrus Logic Senior Technical Fellow John Melanson Awarded 500th US Patent

July 22, 2022 by Joao Martins

Cirrus Logic Senior Technical Fellow John Melanson Awarded 500th US Patent

John Melanson, senior technical fellow at Cirrus Logic, has been granted his 500th US patent, an achievement that places him among the world’s most prolific inventors. The Academy Award-winning engineer’s core contributions are within the field of audio and electronics, particularly the analog and mixed-signal technologies that have helped transform the analog world around us into the digital signals at the heart of today’s most advanced products.

Schiit Audio Introduces Tyr Differential Monoblock Power Amplifier

April 4, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Schiit Audio Introduces Tyr Differential Monoblock Power Amplifier

After multiple subtle hints and not-so-subtle teases, Schiit Audio confirmed availability of the Tyr differential monoblock power amplifier, the top of its amplifier line. Featuring a choke-input power supply, it brings "old-skool" techniques to a modern power amp that also includes unique topologies and intelligent oversight and protection. Delivering 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 350 watts per channel into 4 ohms, Tyr provides plenty of power for almost any speaker and sells for $1599 each. And as with all monoblocks, it takes two for stereo.

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