Synopses & Reviews
The critically acclaimed “audiophile's bible”now in a revised and updated editionA favorite with critics and customers alike in its first edition, High-Power Audio Amplifier Construction Manual has been completely updated to equip you with everything you need to know about audio construction without the complicated math and engineering concepts. The Second Edition now includes the latest audio technologies and research information, plus all the necessary schematics needed to build the dozen or more new amplifier projects.
This hands-on resource ranges from the basics of audio power amplifiers to the construction of high-performance amplifiers to diagnostic equipment and testing procedures. The book features discussions and cookbook designs of the newest types of Class-G and Totem-Pole topologies… a new chapter on digital amplification techniques… an enhanced teaching methodology… more focus on hobbyist construction techniques and troubleshooting methods… and new amplifier projects, from simplest to most difficult.
About the Author
G. Randy Slone is an electrical engineer with nearly three decades of experience in data processing and industrial electronics.
Table of Contents
Ch 1. Fundamentals of High-Power Audio AmplifiersCh 2. Misinformation within the audiophile communityCh 3. Basics of audio power amplifiersCh 4. Input Stage Configurations and AnalysesCh 5. Voltage Amplifier Stage Configurations and AnalysisCh 6. Output Stages – Configurations, Classes, and Device Types Ch 7. Stability, Distortion, and PerformanceCh 8. Amplifier and Loudspeaker Protection MethodsCh 9. Audio Amplifier Power Supplies and ConstructionCh 10. Construction Steps in Building High-Performance AmplifiersCh 11. Audio Amplifier Cookbook Designs and DiscussionsCh 12. Digital Power Amplifier SystemsCh 13. Construction Techniques and ConsiderationsCh. 14. Power Amplifier Diagnostic Equipment and Testing ProceduresApp A Audio Power Amplifier TerminologyApp B Electronic Units and AbbreviationsApp C PC Board ArtworkApp D Sources