Super Distortion
How Small Will They Get? - The Latest Super-Miniature Audio Amplifiers
New generation super-miniature amplifiers are a result of the same miniaturization that has caused computers and cell phones to shrink. While the features are growing, the size of today's consumer products is becoming smaller and smaller. You probably still remember the good old tube amps which would dominate the living room. Whilst tube amps are even now well-liked amongst fanatics, audio amplifiers these days are solid-state amps for the most part.
Today’s amps integrate traditional pre-amps and power amps and arrange everything neatly in a single box no larger than a VCR. A new generation of super-miniature amplifiers, such as the Amphony Model 100 microFidelity amp, has become feasible due to new developments in audio technology concerning power efficiency. These mini amps use no more space than a deck of cards but deliver up to 50 Watts, which is sufficient to drive a speaker to high volume.
Past audio amplifiers with "Class-A" and "Class-AB" architectures have quite low power efficiency. Only a small part of the consumed energy - typically in the order of 20% to 30% - is actually converted into audio by analog amplifiers. The left over portion is radiated as heat. This requires that depending on the supported output power, analog audio amps have to afford extensive cooling which is accomplished by utilizing heat sinks. These heat sinks do not permit these amplifiers to be made very small.
Digital "Class-D" amplifiers offer higher power efficiency than analog amplifiers - typically around 80% to 95% - and thus can be miniaturized. One major difficulty which has slowed the progress of "Class-D" amplifiers is audio distortion which is caused by nonlinearities of the switching output stage.
Newer amplifier technologies have emerged such as "Class-T" and newer "Class-D" architectures. These technologies, such as the one used in Amphony's Model 100 provide for a feedback of the output signal to the amplifier input. Using this design, the amplifier is able to compensate for errors caused by the switching output stage. Amplifiers based on this design are capable to accomplish low audio distortion comparable to previous analog amplifiers but at the same time the power efficiency of digital amplifiers.
These latest miniature audio amplifiers open up applications where traditional amplifiers have failed. They are suited in particular for installations with minimal space, such as in ceiling speakers. Other applications include connecting speakers to a DVD/MP3 player or cable box.
DiMarzio Super Distortion Humbucker DP100 fitted to Tokai LS80 Les Paul - Matt Thorpe
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Dimarzio Super Distortion Cream Pick Up 80's $65.00 |
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DiMarzio DP100 Super Distortion High Output Humbucker Bridge Pickup, Black, NEW! $69.95 |
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1986 BOSS DF-2 Super Feedbacker / Distortion df2 feedback sustain pedal ~ JAPAN $115.00 |
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Dimarzio DP 100 Super Distortion Humbucker Pickup $49.00 |
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Boss OC-3 Super Octave Distortion Guitar and Bass Effects Pedal $3.25 |
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DiMarzio Super Distortion Humbucker Guitar Pickup F-Spaced Black $64.95 |
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DiMarzio DP318 Super Distortion T Tele Hum Pickup Blk $69.95 |
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DiMarzio F-spaced Super Distortion Bridge Humbucker W/Gold Cover $89.95 |
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VINTAGE MIGHTY MITE PICKUPS 1970's SUPER RARE GUITAR PARTS SUPER DISTORTION $90.00 |
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Behringer SUPER FUZZ SF300 3-Mode Fuzz Distortion Effects Pedal $29.95 |
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Maxon SM-9 Pro Plus Super Metal Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal from Nine Series $206.25 |
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Dimarzio Super Distortion Tele DP 318 pickup $50.00 |
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Super Guitar Multi-Effect Pedal / Overdrive, Distortion, Chorus, Digital Delay $129.99 |
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PPDLA1 Super Guitar Multi-effect Pedal W/ Overdrive/Digital Delay Distortion $101.99 |
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Dimarzio DP100 "Super Distortion" Humbucker Pickup $44.00 |
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Boss DF-2 Super Distortion Feedbacker Monte Alums Mod Rox $89.00 |
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Boss Super Overdrive SD-1 SD1 Distortion $24.99 |
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DiMarzio Super Distortion Humbucker Guitar Pickup Black $64.95 |
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Fryer Brian May MAYHEM Distortion Pedal - Super Rare Treble - Queen! $202.50 |
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DiMarzio DP100 Super Distortion Humbucker Pickup F Spaced Black Cream $69.99 |
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Dimarzio super distortion $45.00 |
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DiMarzio Super Distortion - Black (f-spaced) (Super Distortion PU (f-spc), Blk) $64.49 |
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DiMarzio F-spaced Super Distortion Bridge Humbucker Black $69.95 |
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DiMarzio Super Distortion (Black (f-spaced)) (Super Distortion PU (f-spc), Blk) $64.49 |
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Vintage dimarzio super distortion pickup early 80s $50.99 |
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Dimarzio Black DP100 Super Distortion F Space Bridge Humbucker Pickup $27.00 |
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Boss SD-1 Super Over-Drive Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal $19.99 |
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boss super overdrive sd-1 distortion pedal $75.99 |
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Boss SD-1 Super Over Drive Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal NEW in Box $49.97 |
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Green Dimarzio Super Distortion Guitar Pickup DP100 $79.99 |
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vintage 80's Japan black label boss super feedbacker and distortion pedal $120.00 |
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DIGITECH HARDWIRE TL-2 METAL DISTORTION PEDAL...Super High Gain with Two Modes $44.99 |
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DiMarzio DP100 Super Distortion Pickup Black F-Space $45.00 |
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Yamaha AES720 SKB-56 DiMarzio Super distortion guitar Grover locking tuners case $350.00 |
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DiMarzio DP318 Super Distortion T Tele Humbucker Pickup Black $69.95 |
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Jackson Kelly KE3 with Original Jackson Hard Case and DiMarzio Super Distortion $449.99 |
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DiMarzio DP218BK Super Distortion S Strat Pickup Black $67.99 |
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DiMarzio F-spaced Super Distortion Bridge Humbucker Blue $75.95 |
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BOSS MD-2 MEGA DISTORTION BOSS MD-2 PEDAL WORKS GREAT SUPER CLEAN SOUNDS HUGE $59.99 |
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DiMarzio Super Distortion Humbucker Guitar Pickup Zebra $64.95 |
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Process of Belief $8.28 The Process of Belief finds Bad Religion returning to their roots in two important aspects. First, original guitarist Brett Gurewitz has rejoined the ranks, bringing with him the taut songwriting skills that made Bad Religion hardcore pioneers in the mid-1980s. Secondly, the band has returned to Gurewitz's successful indie imprint Epitaph after years on a major. The result is an album that capture... |
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Utopia International $8.99 ... |
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Super Pursuit Mode Aggressive Thrash Distortion $9.99 ... |
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15X Lighted Adjustable Travel Mirror $14.99 This powerful, little (4" diameter) mirror lets you see 15x magnification when held 4 to 8 inches away from your face. Two focused, super-bright bulbs, a distortion-free magnifying glass and an adjustable arm make this compact ideal for showing tiny details and applying makeup.... |
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Carson Optical Hands Free Tabletop Mounted Magnifier $25.70 FULLY-ADJUSTABLE FLEXIBLE ARMATTACHES TO TABLE TOP FOR CONVENIENT HANDS-FREE USELARGE 2X POWER LENS WITH 4X SPOT LENS GIVES A SHARP DISTORTION-FREE VIEW3 SUPER-BRIGHT LED LIGHTSREQUIRES 3 AAA BATTERIESCAN ALSO BE POWERED BY INCLUDED 4.5V DC ADAPTERUPC : 750668006141Shipping Dimensions : 12.10in X 10.00in X 2.50inEstimated Shipping Weight : 1.8223... |
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GE 12004 15-Watt CFL Self-Ballasted Biax Soft White Biax T3 Light Bulb $32.99 15 Watts T3 TRIPLE BIAX TUBE FLE15TT3/827 Unit - Manufacturer: GE Lighting - Base type: Medium E26 Base - Wattage: 15 Watts - Bulb finish: Soft White- Voltage: 120 Volts - Life hours: 8000- Color temperature Kelvin:2700 K - MOL:4.9... |
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Audioengine A2 Premium Powered Desktop Speakers (Black) $189.99 Audioengine A2 multimedia speaker system is the new standard for multimedia sound and closes the gap between computer speakers and home audio. Audioengine 2 is the perfect upgrade for your computer, iPod, and all your music. Audioengine 2 (A2) Premium Powered Desktop Speakers - The new standard for multimedia sound and closes the gap between computer speakers and home audio. Audioengine 2 is the p... |
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Audio Technica AT440MLA Dual-Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge $183.67 Enjoy remarkably accurate tracking, separation, and performance when listening to vinyl with this dual-moving magnet phono cartridge. The 1/2-inch mount cartridge features a MicroLine shaped diamond stylus that tracks portions of the groove that other styli simply cannot reach, ensuring that high-frequency passages sound clear and crisp. The multi-level shape also wears remarkably evenly, extendin... |
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Gateway FHD2303L bid 23-Inch Widescreen Ultra-Slim LED Display (Black) $173.98 The 23" Gateway® FHD2303L bid widescreen LCD is environment friendly: Energy Star® certification means reduced energy use and lower costs, and the ultraslim, lightweight panel is mercury free and power efficient thanks to breakthrough LED backlight technology.... |
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Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Red Over Ear Headphone from Monster $279.99 High Definition Powered Isolation HeadphoneAdvanced driver design for precise audio clarity Extra large speaker drivers for super deep bass Monster headphone cable with QuadripoleTM twisted pair construction for balanced sound and clarity High powered digital amplifier plays hip hop, rock, R+B and more loud, without distortion Powered IsolationTM technology actively cuts external noiseFEATURES &nb... |
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Distortion $13.99 Track Listing: 1. Distortion, 2. Hypnitized by the Rhythm, 3. Rape, 4. No Reason, 5. Feed the Hand, 6. Wake Up!, 7. Mind's I, 8. All That Is, 9. Under Taker, 10. 21st Century Schizoid Man |
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BOSS MT-2 Metal Zone Distortion Pedal Stomp with Instrument Cables $89 The MT-2 Metal Zone is one of BOSS' most popular pedals. This stompbox provides some of the most over-the-top, insane distortion tones in the world with huge mids and lows and an ultra-saturated sound. Boss MT-2 Metal Zone Features: Incredible-sounding distortion pedal with unique dual-gain circuitry Provides super-long sustain and heavy mids and lows like a stack of overdriven amps Three-band EQ with semi-parametric Mid control offers a wide range of extreme distortion textures A must-have pedal for any hard rock or metal guitarist BOSS 5-year warranty |
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Social Distortion $76.67 Social Distortion at Fox Theater - Oakland Oakland on 02/10/2012 |
