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Preface | |
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Dedication | |
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Acknowledgements | |
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Circuit Analysis | |
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Mathematical Symbols | |
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Electrons and Definitions | |
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Potential Dividers | |
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Alternating Current (AC) | |
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Active Devices | |
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Silicon Diodes | |
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Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs) | |
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General Observations on BJTs | |
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Feedback | |
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The Operational Amplifier | |
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References | |
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Recommended Further Reading | |
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Basic Building Blocks | |
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The Common Cathode Triode Amplifier | |
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The Tetrode | |
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The Beam Tetrode and the Pentode | |
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The Cascode | |
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The Charge Amplifier | |
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The Cathode Follower | |
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Sources and Sinks: Definitions | |
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The Common Cathode Amplifier as a Constant Current Sink (CCS) | |
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The Cathode Follower with Active Load | |
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The White Cathode Follower | |
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The �-follower | |
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The Shunt-Regulated Push-Pull Amplifier (SRPP) | |
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The �-follower | |
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The Cathode-Coupled Amplifier | |
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The Differential Pair | |
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Semiconductor Constant Current Sinks | |
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References | |
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Recommended Further Reading | |
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Dynamic Range: Distortion and Noise | |
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Distortion | |
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Digital Concepts | |
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The Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) | |
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Designing for Low Distortion | |
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Signal Amplitude | |
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Grid Current | |
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Distortion Reduction by Parameter Restriction | |
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Distortion Reduction by Cancellation | |
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DC Bias Problems | |
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Individual Valve Choice | |
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Coupling from One Stage to the Next | |
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Distortion and Negative Feedback | |
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Carbon Resistors and Distortion | |
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Noise | |
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Noise from Resistances | |
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Noise from Amplifying Devices | |
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Noise in DC References | |
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References | |
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Recommended Further Reading | |
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Component Technology | |
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Resistors | |
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General Considerations on Choosing Resistors | |
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Capacitors | |
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Different Types of Capacitors | |
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General Considerations in Choosing Capacitors | |
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Magnetic Components | |
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Inductors | |
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Transformers | |
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Why Should I Use a Transformer? | |
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General Considerations in Choosing Transformers | |
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Uses and Abuses of Audio Transformers | |
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Thermionic Valves | |
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Individual Elements of the Valve Structure | |
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References | |
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Recommended Further Reading | |
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Power Supplies | |
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The Major Blocks | |
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Rectification and Smoothing | |
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Regulators | |
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Common-Mode Interference | |
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Practical Issues | |
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A Practical Design | |
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Adapting the Power Supply to the EC8010 RIAA Stage | |
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References | |
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Recommended Further Reading | |
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The Power Amplifier | |
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The Output Stage | |
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Classes of Amplifiers | |
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The Push-Pull Output Stage and the Output Transformer | |
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Output Transformer-Less (OTL) Amplifiers | |
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The Entire Amplifier | |
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The Driver Stage | |
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The Phase Splitter | |
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The Input Stage | |
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Stability | |
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Classic Power Amplifiers | |
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New Designs | |
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Single-Ended Madness | |
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The Scrapbox Challenge Single-Ended Amplifier | |
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Obtaining More Than Single Digit Output Power | |
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Driving Higher Power Output Stages | |
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The Crystal Palace Amplifier | |
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The Bulwer-Lytton Scalable Parallel Push-Pull Amplifier | |
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References | |
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Further Reading | |
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The Pre-Amplifier | |
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Input Selection | |
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Volume Control | |
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Balance Control | |
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Cable Driver | |
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Tone Control | |
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Obtaining a Clean Signal from Analogue Disc | |
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RIAA Stage Design | |
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A Simplified Example RIAA Stage | |
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The EC8010 RIAA Stage | |
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The Balanced Hybrid RIAA Stage | |
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References | |
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Recommended Further Reading | |
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Appendix | |
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Valve Data | |
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Standard Component Values | |
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Resistor Colour Code | |
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Plastic Capacitor Coding | |
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Cable | |
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Square Wave Sag and Low Frequencyf-3 dB | |
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Playing 78s | |
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Equalisation | |
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CD | |
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Sourcing Components: Bargains and Dealing Directly | |
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References | |
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Index | |