[Ynze] has built an audio amplifier that looks and sounds great. His amplifier uses a National Instruments (now TI) LM3886 Overture series 68 Watt power amp. The LM3886 places [Ynze’s] amp squarely in ...

A simple stereo audio amplifier is built around two 7905 negative-voltage regulators (IC1 and IC2) and a few discrete components. The circuit will also work with other 79XX regulators if appropriate ...

This application note describes how to build a simple and fairly low-cost wireless Bluetooth stereo audio system for outdoor use. The system has 20WRMS output power. It can be controlled either with a ...

For those looking to build a classic hi-fi system and not break the bank, Rotel’s newest integrated amplifier, the A8, should absolutely be on your radar. It’s one of the few integrated amplifiers — ...

If you think most components are too complicated and just want great sound, the no-frills Cambridge AXA35 integrated amplifier is exactly what you’re looking for. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve ...

Hearing aids are probably more high-tech than you think. They are tiny. They have to go through a lot of trouble to prevent feedback. They need a long battery life. The good ones match their ...

Simple Audio Roomplayers are the first affordable sound systems to combine HD sound and Powerline Communications technology enabling the user to listen to all his or her digital music at a high ...

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.

Both AV receivers and amplifiers play important roles in a quality sound experience, but they're not the same. Here's how they're alike and different.

In December, Emotiva introduced its most high-end pair of loudspeakers to date: the Nostala LB12. The high-end floorstanding speakers have a 3-way design and a gorgeous, furniture-grade walnut veneer.

Most of today’s portable music comes by way of battery-powered audio devices. Of course, sound systems are available for outdoor use, but they can be quite expensive and, as discussed here, ...