SECTION 6-1

Audio Amplifiers

Walt Jung

 

Audio Preamplifiers

Audio signal preamplifiers (preamps) represent the low-level end of the dynamic range of practical audio circuits using modern IC devices. In general, amplifying stages with input signal levels of 10 mV or less fall into the preamp category. This section discusses some basic types of audio preamps, which are:

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Figure 6-48 THD versus frequency at 3 V rms output for AD797 distortion cancellation and/or bandwidth enhancement circuit of Figure 6-48

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Figure 6-50 Current boosted driver ...

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