A tough challenge for test engineers is explored in terms of test methods, pitfalls, and measurement errors. For the test engineer, RF and microwave power amplifier testing imposes unique challenges.

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— Orchard Audio Because the Valencia is a pure power amp, the user must control the volume using a pre-amp or DAC with built-in volume control. Orchard points out that because the Valencia is so ...

Lots of power, practical integration and control, and a reasonable price tag make the Wotan power amp worth consideration, especially if you own other Schiit Audio components. Schiit Audio’s success ...

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If there is a single species of audio component that has gained popularity over the past few years, it would have to be the integrated amplifier; a single box whose entrails combine a control ...

Editor’s Note: This DI is a two-part series. In Part 1, Nick Cornford deliberately oscillates the TDA7052A audio power amplifier to produce a siren-like sound and, given the device’s distortion ...