{"product_id":"audio-amateur-2-1979-pdf","title":"Audio Amateur 2\/1979 PDF","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Amateur 2\/1979 PDF -\u003c\/strong\u003e Issue is in black \u0026amp; white\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eScan of printed copy, PDF download immediately upon purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1979 issue 2 of \u003cem\u003eThe Audio Amateur\u003c\/em\u003e is packed with essential projects, technical deep-dives, and expert advice for the serious audio enthusiast. Here are the highlights of this issue:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShowcase: The Moritko Quad System\u003c\/strong\u003e: Step into the listening room of Joseph Moritko, Jr., and explore his unique \u003cstrong\u003eSQ quadraphonic arrangement\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring Hermeyer electrostatics and custom 12\" CTS woofers integrated into a blanket chest, this system achieves stunning three-dimensional imagery and transparency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Advent MPR-1 Microphone Preamp\u003c\/strong\u003e: Capture professional-quality live recordings with this high-performance, two-channel outboard preamp. Originally a rare Advent commercial product, this article provides the \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete construction details\u003c\/strong\u003e and schematics to build this low-noise, transformer-input gem yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Preamplifier Construction Shootout\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thinking about building a preamp but don't know where to start? S.A. Rossmassler compares \u003cstrong\u003efour distinct construction projects\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the Williamson 20\/20 and the Leach Preamp. Get the inside scoop on construction difficulties, part sourcing, and performance measurements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Cut: Myths and Problems\u003c\/strong\u003e: Go behind the scenes at the world-renowned \u003cstrong\u003eTeldec pressing plant\u003c\/strong\u003e in West Germany. Adrian Hope examines the technical hurdles and economic realities of the direct-to-disc phenomenon, revealing what it really takes to produce those \"audiophile\" pressings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Circuitry: The Marantz 8-B\u003c\/strong\u003e: Own a piece of audio history. This issue features the full schematic for the \u003cstrong\u003elegendary Marantz 8-B power amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e, a masterpiece of vintage engineering and a must-have reference for any tube enthusiast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Suppression of Surface Noise\u003c\/strong\u003e: D.T.N. Williamson (creator of the famous Williamson amplifier) delivers a definitive lecture on \u003cstrong\u003esilencing the pops and clicks\u003c\/strong\u003e of gramophone records. Learn the physics of record surface noise and the sophisticated gating techniques used to eliminate it without ruining the music.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoldering: The Basics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Master the most fundamental skill in audio. This \"thorough, enlightening primer\" by Marc Colen covers everything from \u003cstrong\u003esolder joint metallurgy\u003c\/strong\u003e to choosing the right iron and flux, ensuring your next project is as reliable as it is high-performing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Aids\u003c\/strong\u003e: Discover a treasure trove of reader-submitted hacks, including a DIY \u003cstrong\u003eAB Box for equipment comparison\u003c\/strong\u003e, power supply upgrades for the \u003cstrong\u003eAudio Research SP-3A-1\u003c\/strong\u003e, and essential calibration tips for the \u003cstrong\u003eKenwood KX-1030\u003c\/strong\u003e cassette deck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-Depth Test Reports\u003c\/strong\u003e: Get the expert verdict on essential bench tools. This issue features rigorous evaluations of the \u003cstrong\u003eHeath ID-5252 Audio Load\u003c\/strong\u003e—a versatile dummy load for testing power amps—and the \u003cstrong\u003eHeath IG-1275 Sweep Generator\u003c\/strong\u003e, a high-precision instrument for frequency response analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-start-index=\"0\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThe table of contents for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-start-index=\"30\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e1979\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-start-index=\"40\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e issue 2 of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-start-index=\"50\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThe Audio Amateur\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-start-index=\"67\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"104\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-start-index=\"104\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eShowcase\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-start-index=\"112\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e: Joseph Moritko, Jr. ......................................................................................................... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-start-index=\"240\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"xap-inline-dialog citation-marker ng-star-inserted\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-22\" data-disabled=\"false\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"241\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-start-index=\"241\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eEditorial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-start-index=\"250\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e ................................................................................................................................................. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-start-index=\"397\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"xap-inline-dialog citation-marker ng-star-inserted\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-22\" data-disabled=\"false\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"398\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-start-index=\"398\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThe Advent MPR-1 Microphone Preamplifier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-start-index=\"438\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e: by Frederick M. Gloeckler, Jr. ........................... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-start-index=\"499\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"xap-inline-dialog citation-marker ng-star-inserted\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-22\" data-disabled=\"false\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"500\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-start-index=\"500\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eA Comparison of Preamplifier Construction Projects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-start-index=\"550\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e: by S. A. Rossmassler ........................... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-start-index=\"601\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"xap-inline-dialog citation-marker ng-star-inserted\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-22\" data-disabled=\"false\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"603\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-start-index=\"603\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eDirect Cut Myths and Problems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-start-index=\"632\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e: by Adrian Hope .......................................................................... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-start-index=\"724\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e16\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"xap-inline-dialog citation-marker ng-star-inserted\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-22\" data-disabled=\"false\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"726\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-start-index=\"726\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eClassic Circuitry: The Marantz 8-B Power Amplifier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-start-index=\"776\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e: Courtesy of E. B. Viotty ........................ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-start-index=\"828\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e20\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"xap-inline-dialog citation-marker ng-star-inserted\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-22\" data-disabled=\"false\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"830\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-start-index=\"830\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eThe Suppression of Surface Noise\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-start-index=\"862\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e: by D.T.N. Williamson ............................................................ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-start-index=\"946\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e22\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"xap-inline-dialog citation-marker ng-star-inserted\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-22\" data-disabled=\"false\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"948\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-start-index=\"948\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eSoldering: The Basics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-start-index=\"969\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e: by Marc Colen ............................................................................................. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-start-index=\"1079\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e24\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"xap-inline-dialog citation-marker ng-star-inserted\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-22\" data-disabled=\"false\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1081\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-start-index=\"1081\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eAudio Aids\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-start-index=\"1091\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e: by readers Davidson, LeBeck, Sellman, McIntyre, and Philpot ............................... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-start-index=\"1185\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e30\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"xap-inline-dialog citation-marker ng-star-inserted\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-22\" data-disabled=\"false\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1187\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-start-index=\"1187\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eTest Reports\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-start-index=\"1199\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e ......................................................................................................................................... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-start-index=\"1338\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e40\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"xap-inline-dialog citation-marker ng-star-inserted\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-22\" data-disabled=\"false\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1340\"\u003e\n\u003ci data-start-index=\"1340\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eHeath's ID 5252 Audio Load\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-start-index=\"1366\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e by Frederick M. Gloeckler, Jr.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1397\"\u003e\n\u003ci data-start-index=\"1397\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eHeath's IG 1275 Sweep Generator\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-start-index=\"1428\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e by Walt Jung\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1441\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-start-index=\"1441\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eCORRECTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-start-index=\"1452\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e ..................................................................................................................................... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-start-index=\"1587\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e48\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"xap-inline-dialog citation-marker ng-star-inserted\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-22\" data-disabled=\"false\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1589\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-start-index=\"1589\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eLETTERS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-start-index=\"1596\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e ............................................................................................................................................... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-start-index=\"1741\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e48\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"xap-inline-dialog citation-marker ng-star-inserted\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-22\" data-disabled=\"false\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1743\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-start-index=\"1743\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eCLASSIFIED\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-start-index=\"1753\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e ........................................................................................................................................... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-start-index=\"1894\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"xap-inline-dialog citation-marker ng-star-inserted\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"cdk-describedby-message-ng-1-22\" data-disabled=\"false\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"paragraph list-item normal ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"1896\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-start-index=\"1896\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eAD INDEX\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-start-index=\"1904\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e ............................................................................................................................................. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-start-index=\"2047\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e62\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CC-Webshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48317098950870,"sku":"AA-2-1979","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/5013\/7974\/files\/79_02_cover.jpg?v=1780437682","url":"https:\/\/cc-webshop.com\/products\/audio-amateur-2-1979-pdf","provider":"CC-Webshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}