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Do semiconductors inherently digitize the sound?

Updated March 10, 2024 | Published March 15, 2021 by M

Abstract What’s interesting to note is the random quantization of the pulse bursts (in a vacuum tube operated in ‘cold cathode’ mode). Does crystalline lattice semiconductor, operating a lower voltage due to direct surface contact and coupling, suffer similar quantization bursts of current flow? Guitar amplifier legend Howard Dumble spoke of the “crystalline lattice” having … Read more

Tubes vs Transformers – What good tube “tone” looks like

Published March 6, 2021 by M

Metal and wire is just metal and wire. The real sonic magic comes from the tubes. GAGA gets all that metal out of their way. An examination into the esoterica shrouding audio output transformers, tubes and “tone”, or the various unpleasant effects of bulky metal on faithful, musical amplification. Whereas traditional output transformers – homogenizing … Read more

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