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... output of the amplifier that didn't appear at its input doesn't belong there , and can be called distortion . A certain amount of dis- tortion is inevitable in any electronic device , but for a given device to be called a high ...
... output of the amplifier that didn't appear at its input doesn't belong there , and can be called distortion . A certain amount of dis- tortion is inevitable in any electronic device , but for a given device to be called a high ...
Page 67
... output transistors , which act as valves , controlling the flow . Think of them as faucets : when fully opened , they allow just so much water to flow through them at a time , and no more . The other factor is the power supply , or in ...
... output transistors , which act as valves , controlling the flow . Think of them as faucets : when fully opened , they allow just so much water to flow through them at a time , and no more . The other factor is the power supply , or in ...
Page 68
... output moving - coil cartridges , a reduction of six or so dB ( which is an increase in noise ) is common . Total Harmonic Distortion - Simply put , anything present at the output that wasn't present at the input of a component is ...
... output moving - coil cartridges , a reduction of six or so dB ( which is an increase in noise ) is common . Total Harmonic Distortion - Simply put , anything present at the output that wasn't present at the input of a component is ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Elements of HighFidelity Sound | 3 |
Tape Decks | 11 |
Copyright | |
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