The Philips Semiconductors TDA8551 is a small audio amplifier with an integrated volume control. When operated from +5 V, it delivers a nominal output power of more than one watt into 8 ohms. It can ...

A regular Hack A Day reader sent in a tip about an LM386 stero amplifier with digital volume control. The resulting build is very professional and could easily be adapted into a slick iPod dock build.

The naming is based on Mercury being the closest planet to the sun, while Solis is Latin for sun: the power amplifier as the ...

At long last, Rega has confirmed that these top-of-the-range pre/power amplifiers are finally ready: the Mercury ...

Claiming 87% efficiency, the 10W, mono MAX9768 single-supply Class D speaker amplifier includes analog/digital volume control. The device minimizes EMI-radiated emissions by using a filterless, spread ...

The Dynasty ProAudio WSA-5RP-Plus wireless audio amplifier may fit in the palm of your hand, but make no mistake, this Mighty Mouse amp packs quite a punch. The two-piece kit comes with a wireless ...

The Gryphon Audio Diablo 333 is one of those products where the numbers tell most of the story. It starts with the base price ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

Naim Uniti Nova PE delivers powerful 150W per channel streaming with class D amp tech, hi-res support, and multi-room features. The network amplifier space has come a long way since the debut of the ...

Understand the basic audio components of a Hi-Fi stereo system so you know what to look for when shopping for audiophile equipment. Amplifier. Amp. Preamp. Integrated amp. Phono stage. Tube amplifier.

Factory head units often limit sound quality because they provide weak signals to the speakers and amplifiers. Upgrading to a ...