The Audiophile's Project Sourcebook by Slone, G. Randy -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover page The Audiophile’s Project Sourcebook Copyright Page Contents Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1 Establishing the Basics

The Psychological Tie Between Sound and the Human Mind Why Audio Electronics? The Goal of High-Performance Audio Equipment Harmonic Distortion What About Intermodulation Distortion? Noise Frequency Response (Bandwidth) Slew Rate Phase Considerations Additive Effects in Audio Systems A Final Word on Performance Safety Considerations

Chapter 2 Beginning at the Beginning

To Balun or not to Balun? That Is the Question! Solid-State Balun Variations Jumping from the Pot onto the Step Ladder

Chapter 3 Audio Preamplifier Systems

Passive Preamplifiers in an Active World Conventional Preamplifier Systems

Chapter 4 Audio Filter Circuits

Domestic Hi-Fi Considerations Professional Considerations Audio Filter Circuit Projects

Chapter 5 Headphone Amplifiers

Why Listen to Music through Headphones? Generalities of Headphone Systems Headphone Amplifier Projects

Chapter 6 Audio Power Amplifiers

Audio Power Amplifier Performance Goals Audio Power Amplifier Classes Vacuum Tube Power Amplifiers versus Solid-State Power Amplifiers Audio Power Amplifier Fundamentals Audio Power Amplifier Cookbook Designs Bias Adjustment Without the Use of a Distortion Analyzer Some Final Thoughts on Audio Power Amplifier Construction

Chapter 7 Power Supplies

Power Supplies for Audio Power Amplifiers An Evaluation of the Three Main Types of Power Amplifier Power Supplies Choosing a Power Supply Type for an Audio Power Amplifier Application Power Transformer Considerations Transformer EMI Problems Rectification Power Supply Fusing Reservoir Capacitors Typical Power Supply Designs for Audio Power Amplifiers Power Supply Calculations Power Supplies for Signal-Processing Applications

Chapter 8 Protection Circuits

DC and Transient Speaker Protection Soft-Start Circuits Clip Detection Circuits

Chapter 9 Miscellaneous Audio Circuits

Display Circuits Phase Control Delay Effects

Chapter 10 General Construction Information

Hum, Noise, and Grounding Considerations General Wiring Considerations Printed Circuit Board Construction Techniques Making Printed Circuit Boards by Hand Making Printed Circuit Boards by Computer/Photographic Methods Heatsinks Project Enclosures

Appendix A Audio Electronics Terminology Appendix B Sources of Information and Materials Appendix C PC Board Artwork Index