How a Class D "Digital" Amplifier Works

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Ever wonder how an amplifier works at a very fundamental level? Alan Lofft, Resident Expert of Axiom Audio takes us on a tour of traditional linear amplifiers as well as the newer more sleek Class D designs. Various types of Class D design approaches are discussed including feedback topologies and their implications on audio performance and efficiency. The similarities and differences of traditional Class D amplifiers compared to Axioms new A1400-8 multi channel amplifier is reviewed. Learn what makes these amplifiers tick and why it’s cool in more ways than one to get your hands on the future of high end audio amplification that is powerful, efficient, and lightweight compared to their analog predecessors.


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Lordoftherings

Lordoftherings

Banned
Basically, it uses Pulse Width Modulation (PWM).
 
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Steve Katz

Enthusiast
My JBL LSR6300 studio monitor uses D and I am hearing what sounds like quantizing at low levels. Is that possible? To fix it does anyone have an idea what it could be? Getting a schematic out of JBL will be an adventure even though the product is discontinued.

I would appreciate any guidance...s
 
lovinthehd

lovinthehd

Audioholic Jedi
What does "quantizing" sound like? Not familiar with the term at all...
 
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