Zetex is claiming sub-0.005 per cent THD, a dynamic range of 115dB and damping factor better than 2,000 for its 250W ‘Class Z’ digital audio amplifier, demonstrated at the Consumer Electronics Show in ...

Audiophiles spend a lot of time and effort worrying about audio specs like Total Harmonic Distortion (THD). Makes sense, because THD affects the quality of audio reproduction. However, THD can also ...

Measuring an op amp’s THD(total harmonic distortion) at frequenciesbelow 100 kHz is problematicbecause modern amplifiers have a THDrating that is much lower than that ofmost test equipment. The ...

As we’ve traced our no-nonsense path through the world of Hi-Fi audio, we’ve started with the listener, understood the limitations of the human ear, and thence proceeded to the loudspeaker. We’ve ...

Depending on the low-distortion needs of an application, the system engineer can choose from plenty of signal amplifiers. The first step in making the right choice is to understand the typical ...

Quad has officially launched the Platina Integrated Amplifier, the centrepiece of its new Platina Series and what the British ...

A critical measure for all audio components is distortion, typically specified as total harmonic distortion (THD) or total harmonic distortion + noise (THD+N). THD is defined as: ... THD+N is the rms ...

The Cherry Audio MEGAschino Mk2 Standard Edition Class D Amplifier is energy efficient, boasting SOTA specs and gobs of power output (>400wpc, 8 ohms). Is it worth the $6k price? Read our review. The ...

Improved Audio Performance 32-bit D/A Converter THD+N=-109dB with VELVET SOUND architecture TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) has developed a 32-bit stereo D/A ...

Review: The Denon POA-A1HDCI 10 channel audio amplifier offers a slew of connectivity features and power few multi-channel amps can match. Its rated at 150wpx x 10 but can be bridged for double power.

Q I want to buy a new receiver and am confused by the amplifier specifications. How do I know what they mean and what I need? — Gary K., Sewickley, Pa. A When choosing an amplifier or receiver the ...

Xtant rates the output power of the 1.1i at 100 watts into 4 ohms and 100 watts into 2 ohms. That's not a typo, and it grabbed my attention, too. Current limiting to keep the amplifier operating ...