Class D amplifiers dissipate less heat than Class AB amplifiers, because Class D amplifiers are more efficient. Class AB amplifier output stage operates as a resistor divider, causing power to be ...

[Dino Segovis] wrote in to tell us about his “hack”, making an AB Audio Amplifier. The advantage of this particular amp is that the transistors never turn off, which would cause distort… ...

Class D amplification is commonly used in portable devices for its power efficiency advantages over conventional Class AB amplifiers. Its primary disadvantage is its inherent generation of EMI ...

With active subwoofers demanding typical power levels up to 500W, building the amplifiers to meet the requirement is not without difficulty. Consider using a 50% efficient Class AB amplifier, and it’s ...

The AT4000 class A/B and the AT522NC Class-D amplifiers, both with surprisingly similar specifications. The AT52x series is 25% cheaper and up to 50% lighter than the AT4000’s. The AT4002 (bottom and ...

He said Class AB amps typically run at between 15 and 40 percent efficiency when playing back music, while Class D amps run at between 40 and 85 percent. And that's only part of the picture.

Class D amplifiers are different by design, and significantly more efficient, so they run a lot cooler than conventional Class AB amplifier designs. Class D amps are available in every price range ...

Designed to unite the highest standards of driver and electronics engineering in a single system, the C4 Sub Mk 2 deploys the all-new proprietary 12-inch SS75-314SC sub-bass driver, powered by a newly ...