{"product_id":"audio-amateur-4-1979-pdf","title":"Audio Amateur 4\/1979 PDF","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio Amateur 4\/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 4 of \u003cem\u003eThe Audio Amateur\u003c\/em\u003e marks the end of the magazine's first decade with a collection of high-performance projects and expert insights. Here are the highlights to entice your inner audiophile:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShowcase: Audio Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e: Explore the beautiful, professional-grade builds of Randy Vikan, featuring custom-integrated versions of the Leach power amp and the Dyna chassis with a low-TIM preamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Williamson 40\/40 Power Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e: A decade after the original 20\/20 design, Reg Williamson returns with a more robust, 40-watt-per-channel evolution. This updated classic is designed for modern components and offers a low-distortion signal path that remains easy for home builders to construct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConversations with Peter Baxandall\u003c\/strong\u003e: In the first part of an exclusive interview, sit down with the legendary designer behind the ubiquitous \"Baxandall\" tone controls. He discusses his early inspirations, his work on radar during the war, and the evolution of high-quality audio reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Saga of Golden Ear vs. Meter Reader\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dive into the complex world of psychoacoustics. This article examines why subjective listening tests are often fraught with human bias and how psychological research can help us understand what we \u003cem\u003ereally\u003c\/em\u003e hear versus what the meters say.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Precision LED Power Meter\u003c\/strong\u003e: Traditional needle meters are often too slow for the fast transients of modern music. 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