Building Valve Amplifiers

Morgan Jones

ISBN 10: 0080966381 / ISBN 13: 9780080966380

Published by Elsevier Science Feb 2014, 2014

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Building Valve Amplifiers is a unique hands-on guide for anyone working with tube audio equipment--as an electronics hobbyist, audiophile or audio engineer. This 2nd Edition builds on the success of the first with technology and technique revisions throughout and, significantly, a major new self-build project, worked through step-by-step, which puts into practice the principles and techniques introduced throughout the book. Particular attention has been paid to answering questions commonly asked by newcomers to the world of the valve, whether audio enthusiasts tackling their first build or more experienced amplifier designers seeking to learn about the design principles and trade-offs of 'glass audio.' Safety considerations are always to the fore, and the practical side of this book is reinforced by numerous clear illustrations throughout. 662 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Building Valve Amplifiers
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Feb 2014
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0080966381
• ISBN 13: 9780080966380
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 233W x 189H x 38D millimeters 233 millimeters width by 189 millimeters height by 38 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1228 grams

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Synopsis

Building Valve Amplifiers is a unique hands-on guide for anyone working with tube audio equipment--as an electronics hobbyist, audiophile or audio engineer. This 2nd Edition builds on the success of the first with technology and technique revisions throughout and, significantly, a major new self-build project, worked through step-by-step, which puts into practice the principles and techniques introduced throughout the book. Particular attention has been paid to answering questions commonly asked by newcomers to the world of the valve, whether audio enthusiasts tackling their first build or more experienced amplifier designers seeking to learn about the design principles and trade-offs of "glass audio." Safety considerations are always to the fore, and the practical side of this book is reinforced by numerous clear illustrations throughout. * The only hands-on approach to building valve and tube amps--classic and modern--with a minimum of theory* Design, construction, fault-finding, and testing are all illustrated by step-by-step examples, enabling readers to clearly understand the content and succeed in their own projects* Includes a complete self-build amplifier project, putting into practice the key techniques introduced throughout the book

Review

The practical guide to building, modifying, fault finding and repairing vacuum tube amplifiers from renowned vacuum tube guru Morgan Jones