Electronics
The amplifier is the muscle of your system and the preamp is the brain.
There are several types of home electronics to consider:
Electronics
The amplifier is the muscle of your system and the preamp is the brain.
There are several types of home electronics to consider:
Power Amplifiers
As the name implies, the power amplifier takes an input signal (source or preamp) and amplifies that signal to produce the power to make speakers play. For one person a two watt vacuum tube is sufficient, while another person may need a 100 watt solid state amp.
Classé
Doshi
The Gryphon
Hegel
Naim
Primaluna
Integrated Amplifiers
Depending on convenience, budget, space, and power requirements, an integrated amplifier may be most appropriate for you. An integrated combines the power amplifier and preamplifier into a single chassis, saving space and money when compared with separates.
Classé
The Gryphon
Hegel
Naim
Primaluna
Preamplifiers
Preamplifiers serve several purposes: selecting amongst sources, controlling the volume, and providing the appropriate gain required by the power amplifier.
Classé
Doshi
Hegel
Naim
Primaluna
Phono Preamplifiers
Phono preamplifiers take the tiny, fragile signal from your turntable's cartridge and amplify it to line level so it is strong enough for your preamplifier.
Clearaudio
Doshi
The Gryphon
Naim
