Tagged: solid-state
6 articles we've published with this tag.
Valve, solid-state or Class D: matching amp topology to your speakers, not your egoForget the tribal warfare. Here's how to actually match valve, solid-state and Class D amps to your speakers, your room and your budget.By Dave Okafor- Amplifier topology and speaker impedance dips: why the spec sheet liesA speaker's nominal 8-ohm rating hides impedance dips that punish some amp topologies more than others. Here's what the graph actually shows.By Marcus Vale
Pairing headphones with amplifiers: power, impedance and topology explainedChoosing a headphone amp isn't just about budget. Nell Shaw explains how power, output impedance and circuit topology interact with your specific headphones.By Eleanor Shaw
Power supply topology in high-end amplifiers: what it actually does to soundThe power supply is the foundation of every amplifier, yet it's rarely discussed. Sofia Laurent explains what the topology choices actually mean for sound quality.By Sofia Laurent- Amplifier output impedance and damping factor: what the specs actually meanDamping factor and output impedance appear on every amp spec sheet, but few buyers know what they're really measuring. Here's what the numbers mean for your speakers.By Theo Mensah
- Valve, solid-state or Class D: how to choose the right amplifier topology for your systemValve, solid-state or Class D — each topology has real tradeoffs that affect what speaker you can drive and how it sounds. Priya Anand breaks it down honestly.By Priya Anand