Power amplifiers and their performance lie at the heart of audio
engineering and provide some challenging problems for the engineer.
Ben Duncan's experience, as an audio consultant, analog electronics
designer and author, give him an unique insight into this difficult
but rewarding field.
Linking analog electronics, acoustics, heat and music
technology; high-end hi-fi and professional PA and recording studio
use; theory, modelling and real-world practice; design and repair;
the old and the new, the mainstream and the specialised, this
comprehensive guide to power amps is a core reference for anyone in
the industry, and any interested onlookers.
Ben Duncan is well known to many users of audio power amplifiers
around the world, both professional and domestic, through his
articles, reviews and research papers on music technology in the UK
and US press, and through his part in creating several notable
professional power amplifiers. Since 1977, he has been involved in
the design of over 70 innovative, high-end audio products used by
recording and broadcast studios, on stages, in clubs and by the
most critical domestic listeners - as well as creating bespoke
equipment for top musicians. Born in London, he has travelled
widely but has lived mainly in Lincolnshire, home of his family for
over 150 years. He is twice co-author of the book Rock Hardware in
which he has chronicled the history of rock'n'roll PA.
Reprinted with corrections September 1997
Comprehensive and colourful real-life guide
Based on wide experience of audio and music technology
Well-known and prolific author in the hi-fi and pro-audio press
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