Tag Archives: Amplifiers & PreAmps

A preamp, short for preamplifier, is an electronic device used in the first stage of amplification to boost the low-level signal to about line level.  Basically, the preamp takes a low-level signal from a microphone, turntable or other transducer and … Continue reading →

Studio amps should be sized for the load they are driving and the volume set so’clipping’ does not occur. As with all solid state amps, they need to be sized about 3 times the rated wattage of the speakers. This … Continue reading →