[Ynze] has built an audio amplifier that looks and sounds great. His amplifier uses a National Instruments (now TI) LM3886 Overture series 68 Watt power amp. The LM3886 places [Ynze’s] amp squarely in ...

The debate still goes on as to which are better, valves or transistors. We don’t intend to get involved in that argument here. But if you can’t make your mind up, you should try out this simple ...

Sometimes it is necessary to split a single power supply in two or more parts which are not necessarily equal. This is the case with 6-, 12-, 15-, 24-, 36- or 48-V power supplies from dry batteries or ...

Amplifying the human voice presents some tough challenges. One of the toughest of these is providing enough amplification to make sure a soft-spoken person can be heard while allowing sufficient ...

Both AV receivers and amplifiers play important roles in a quality sound experience, but they're not the same. Here's how ...

Most audiophiles and enthusiasts have grown up with at least a basic understanding of what an amplifier does. It takes a tiny alternating electrical signal that represents the moment-to-moment ...

Most of today’s portable music comes by way of battery-powered audio devices. Of course, sound systems are available for outdoor use, but they can be quite expensive and, as discussed here, ...

Monitor Audio’s Custom Installation Amplifiers 2G offer a wide range of power options for multi-room and dedicated home theater systems. If you think loudspeaker companies can survive only focused on ...