The TAB Guide to Vacuum Tube Audio: Understanding and Building Tube Amps (TAB Electronics)
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (810 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0071753214 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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Jerry C. Mr. Whitaker is Vice President of Standards Development at the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC), Washington, D.C. Whitaker is a Fellow of the Society of Broadcast Engineers, an SBE-certified professional broadcast engineer, a fellow of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, and a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. . Whitaker has been involved in various aspects of the electronics industry for over 30 years, with spe
You'll also find out how to tweak the projects, each based on a classic RCA design, for your own custom-built amps. Incorporate the "tube sound" into your home audio systemLearn how to work with vacuum tubes and construct high-quality audio amplifiers on your workbench with help from this hands-on, do-it-yourself resource. The TAB Guide to Vacuum Tube Audio: Understanding and Building Tube Amps explains tube theory and construction practices for the hobbyist. Coverage includes:Principles and operational theory behind vacuum tubes Tube nomenclature, applications, and specifications Circuit layout, connections, and physical construction Finding and selecting the right components for the project Power supplies for vacuum tube circuits Preamplifier and pow
Plato said A book I found completely useless. I was extremely disappointed with this book - especially with the quality of the writing and the unsatisfactory organization. I found it difficult to follow the explanations of subjects that I already understood. It was essentially impossible to follow the discussion of material I was trying to learn.Alternatives: I found "Inside the Vacuum Tube" by John Rider to be an excellent and well written introduction to vacuum tubes; yes, it is over 60 years old, but I know of no better place to start learning the basics of tubes. For someone who knows basic principles of electronic circuits, I suggest "Valve Amplifiers" by Morgan Jones. Neit. not appropriate for hobbyists A.Reader1 I'll have to agree with the 2 other reviewers on this book. It's quite strange and, overall, not that useful. There's a fair bit of technical information presented but much of it is irrelevant to the topic at hand and/or not used later in the book. This statement applies to much of the first 3 chapters.The author says "If, on the other hand, you have an interest in vacuum tube audio amplifiers and want to build a system as hobby, this book is probably for you." It's difficult to believe this book was written with the hobbyist in mind. Many of the sentences are too complex and do not help with understanding of tube amps (as suggested . Highly recommended. This is an excellent book on the topic Highly recommended. This is an excellent book on the topic of vacuum tube audio. Especially well written and thorough treatment for anyone from the unknowing neophyte to the DIY project builder. Once I made my way to the triode and pentode coverage in the book: I had to have one! (Warning! Tubes can sound far better than what you are probably familiar with, and they require more maintenance. But: I'll never go back to solid state)
Whitaker has been involved in various aspects of the electronics industry for over 30 years, with specialization in communications. Mr. He is the former editorial director and associate publisher of Broadcast Engineering and Video Systems magazines, and a former radio station chief engineer and television news producer. About the AuthorJerry C. Whitaker is a Fellow of the Society of Broadcast Engineers, an SBE-certified professional broadcast engineer, a fellow of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, and a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. . Whitaker is Vice President of Standards Development at the Advanced Television Systems Committee