Carolyn Carey

A tube amp is a type of guitar amplifier that uses vacuum tubes to amplify electric guitars. The first amps used in the 1920s (vacuum tubes were invented in 1907) had no protection from damage due to leaks or power surges, were heavy and depended on large speakers that consume lots of power. Decades later … Read more

The modeling amps on our list offer a range of features and options, so you should be able to find one that suits your needs. Whether you’re looking for an amp for beginners or professionals, we’ve got you covered. A modeling amp is a type of amplifier that uses software to emulate the sound and … Read more

A power amp is a device that amplifies audio signals from your audio or stereo receiver and sends it to a speaker system. A home theater receiver typically comes with a power amp pre-installed. If you were setting up a stereo system, the amplifier would be connected after the receiver and before connecting speakers. Why … Read more

Bluetooth A/V audio receivers are becoming more and more popular these days with the convenience of wireless connection. Bluetooth receivers are typically cheaper than their wired counterparts. However, some functions, such as HDMI inputs, can be lost when you use a Bluetooth A/V receiver. You can, however, add Bluetooth to your existing A/V receiver by … Read more

A DAC can open up many new avenues when it comes to audio file reproduction. Plus, when you have a DAC in your home or on your computer, you’ll notice you hear more things which makes it easy for anyone to add more detail and add dimension in their own sound effects. In this post, … Read more