This article was originally published in the Dec 14, 1998 issue of Electronic Design. Class-D audio power amplifiers (APAs) were first introduced nearly 50 years ago. Since then, they have been used ...

Scott Walker Audio has the new Aurender AP20 Integrated Amplifier at T.H.E. Show 2023. This class D streaming amplifier can deliver 200 watts/channel. Analog Volume Control: The AP20 employs an analog ...

The active components of the Class D amplifier are the switching output stage and modulator. This circuitry can be built for roughly the same cost as an analog linear amplifier. The real trade-offs ...

NAD launched two Masters Series amps, the M33 and M28 both priced at $4,999. Both amps offer performance that sets a new benchmark for low noise and distortion thanks to a revolutionary Class D design ...

Class D integrated amps with built-in DACs are a dime a dozen these days, and Peachtree hasn’t kept up with the competition in terms of incorporating desirable features like built-in streaming, room ...

Over the last decade, integrated Class D amplifiers have proven themselves to be extremely competitive with Class AB amplifiers for consumer applications. The power efficiency of digital amplifiers ...

The efficiency and size advantages of Class D audio amplification in battery- powered devices are well known. These advantages are now extended to amplifiers up to 500W, made possible by solidstate ...

Luxman’s CENTENNIAL series D-100 SACD/CD player and L-100 Class A Integrated Amplifier aim to end your desire to upgrade. Integrated amplifiers have been part of Luxman’s core lineup since the 1960s, ...

If you’re building a hi-fi system, amplification is a necessary cog in the chain. While your source (turntable, streamer etc) plays your music and your speakers output it, the middle-man amplifier ...

Following deals from Edifier and Klipsch speakers, the latter of which is still live, Fosi Audio and Sonos also have some great discounts currently on the BT20A class-D amp and the Sub Mini. Recently, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Last year, the classic British audio brand Quad launched a ...