A Quick Comparison Of Audio Amplifiers
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011Audio amplifiers are at the very heart of every home theater system. As the quality and output power requirements of today’s loudspeakers increase, so do the demands of audio amps. It is hard to pick an amplifier given the large number of models and designs. I will explain some of the most common amplifier designs such as “tube amps”, “linear amps”, “class-AB” and “class-D” as well as “class-t amps” to help you understand some of the terms commonly used by amplifier manufacturers. This guide should also help you figure out which topology is ideal for your particular application.