Normally when we hear of a Champ guitar amp, we think of a sweet-sounding rig that puts out 6 Watts through an 8-inch speaker. [John Chambers] of Champ Electronics wanted to build a true champion for ...

Having built a number of vacuum tube output transformer-less (OTL) amplifiers in recent years, it seemed as though it might be a good idea to try combining older with newer technology and using both ...

Vincent Audio has introduced the new SP-331MK hybrid vacuum tube and solid-state power amplifier that is a performance enhanced version of the company’s popular SP-331 power amplifier. While the ...

During broadcast radio’s first decade, little thought was given to transmitter efficiency. Main concerns of the industry were availability of broadcast spectrum (sound familiar?); keeping transmitter ...

The circuit was designed to create a power amplifier circuit that will utilize E80CC and EL34 vacuum tubes for better results while providing 35 Watts of power. E80CC – a special quality double triode ...

A dual high voltage, high current, 1 MHz bandwidth amplifier with 1000V/μs slew rate boosts the power handling capability of a small signal, general pur- pose op amp. Boosting the power handling ...

Drop unveiled a new innovation in the form of the xDuoo TA-84 OTL Tube Amp/DAC, the first all-tube Output Transformerless (OTL) amplifier introduced by Drop. A company known for its high-quality audio ...

In sports, great athletes are defined by big moments. Think back to Michael Jordan hitting “The Shot” to win the 1998 NBA Finals or Maradona scoring the “Hand of God” goal to win the 1986 World Cup.

It was a cold January Saturday night in Chicago and we had big plans. Buddy Guy’s Legends bar was packed. We setup directly under one of the PA speakers less than 15′ from the stage. Time to celebrate ...

If you crave great sound, you need a great amp. Eight of these 10 amps are priced under $300! Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a ...

The integrated amplifier is the culmination of 30 years of hi-fi expertise. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more As part of the French audio brand’s 30th anniversary ...

Understand the basic audio components of a Hi-Fi stereo system so you know what to look for when shopping for audiophile equipment. Amplifier. Amp. Preamp. Integrated amp. Phono stage. Tube amplifier.