There are few inventions that have been as crucial to the evolution of pop and rock music as the guitar amplifier. Indeed, many cite the 1951 Sun Records recording session of Jackie Brenston and his ...

Learn how power amplifiers work, the common types, and what to lookout for when shopping for amps. You have to find out if the amplifier is a Class A/B analog amp or a Class D digital amplifier before ...

at the top of this picture. Each board is two channels. An audio amplifier can boost the small incoming audio signal’s voltage by increasing its voltage, and current. The degree to which the amplifier ...

High-end cars, watches, planes and clothes prices have all gone through the roof. Now the high-end audio market is ready for the $250,000 Dan D’Agostino Relentless amplifier. Ex-movie theater ...

In this article, we will finally answer the one question that has confused musicians for decades: What is the difference between "gain" and "volume" on your guitar amplifier? Although they may ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. When it was announced in May at the High End Munich show, ...

When people think of the Yamaha brand, they likely think of one of two companies. There's the Yamaha Motor Company, which is responsible for various modes of transportation, including some powerful, ...