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Applying the Transistor in a Stereophonic Tape System

A complete semiconductor, stereophonic tape playback system applies modern solid state devices to a new concept of music appreciation that is receiving more interest every day. This system consists of a stereophonic tape deck, two tape preamplifiers, two 10 watt amplifiers, two 16- speaker systems and a common power supply. Transistors offer many advantages in high fidelity circuits, since there is no problem with microphonics or hum pick-up from filaments as we have with tubes. Transistors are inherently low impedance devices and thus offer better matching to magnetic pick-ups and loudspeakers, for more efficient power transfer.

Author: Jones, Dwight V.
Affiliation: Semiconductor Products Company, General Electric Company, Syracuse, NY
AES Convention:10 (September 1958) Paper Number:53 Import into BibTeX

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