Audio Power Amplifier Design Handbook, 4th Ed. - (Malestrom).pdf

Chapter 1 Introduction and general survey The economic importance of power amplifiers Assumptions Origins and aims The study of amplifier design Misinformation in audio Science and subjectivism The Subjectivist position A short history of subjectivism The limits of hearing Articles of faith: the tenets of subjectivism The length of the audio chain The implications The reasons why The outlook Technical errors The performance requirements for amplifiers Safety Reliability Power output Frequency response Noise Distortion Damping fa ctor Absolute phase Acronym ctor Absolute phase Acronym