{"product_id":"glass-audio-1997-issue-2-of-6","title":"Glass Audio 1997 Issue 2 (of 6)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e1997 Issue 2 (of 6) of Glass Audio - in PDF format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eLink emailed immediately upon purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlock the secrets of precision design and high-end performance with \u003cstrong\u003eVolume 9, Number 2 of \u003cem\u003eGlass Audio\u003c\/em\u003e (1997)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This issue features four major DIY projects and expert reviews that bridge the gap between classic tube warmth and modern engineering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSPICE and the Art of Preamplifier Design, Part 1\u003c\/strong\u003e – Norman Koren demystifies the design process using highly accurate computer modeling. Using the legendary Dynaco PAS as a platform, he demonstrates how to use the free PSpice program to achieve nearly perfect frequency response while eliminating the \"grittiness\" caused by RF interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Performance Tubed DAC Output Stage, Part 1\u003c\/strong\u003e – Jukka Tolonen tackles the \"last solid-state fortress\" in the signal chain: the CD player. Learn how computer simulations can help you design a tube stage that matches the technical performance of modern semiconductors, ensuring your digital audio finally \"glows in the dark\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn MC\/MM Preamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e – High-end designer Erno Borbely delivers a hybrid masterpiece that offers the best of both worlds. By pairing low-noise JFETs with tubes capable of handling large signals, this design achieves professional-grade noise performance and massive overload capability for both moving-coil and moving-magnet cartridges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig Mother Power Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e – Millard Johnson introduces an over-engineered, \"cost-no-object\" power supply designed to be the heavy-duty heart of any amplifier. Featuring massive computer-grade filter capacitors and regulated outputs for screen grids, this unit is a tube builder's dream that provides a substantial upgrade to imaging and sound quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook Review: \u003cem\u003eInside Tube Amps\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Eric Barbour reviews Dan Torres' accessible guide for musicians and novices. Learn how to troubleshoot, repair, and modify classic Fender and Marshall circuits with this clear, non-technical manual for the hands-on enthusiast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Review: \u003cem\u003eRadiotron Designer's Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e on CD-ROM\u003c\/strong\u003e – David O'Rourke explores the digital reincarnation of the \"holy bible\" of audio design. Discover how this 1,498-page resource has been transformed with interactive hyper-links, making half a century of essential technical data accessible for the modern designer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCONTENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 9 Number 2 (1997)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eArticle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eAuthor(s)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003ePage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPICE and the Art of Preamplifier Design, Part 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eNorman L. Koren\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Performance Tubed DAC Output Stage, Part 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eJukka Tolonen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn MC\/MM Preamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eErno Borbely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e32\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig Mother Power Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eMillard Johnson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Review: \u003cem\u003eRadiotron Designer’s Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e on CD-ROM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eDavid O’Rourke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Review: \u003cem\u003eInside Tube Amps\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLetters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e56\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassifieds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e67\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAd Index\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e69\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"audioXpress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48371916341462,"sku":"AA-GA97-2PDF","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/5013\/7974\/files\/GA-1997-Issue2-infographic..png?v=1783548442","url":"https:\/\/cc-webshop.com\/products\/glass-audio-1997-issue-2-of-6","provider":"CC-Webshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}