Gentleman AM50 amplifier circuit

Description: The circuit design features a unique technology and a reasonable structure utilizing all-discrete components with a Class A FET output. The complete circuit includes an input stage, an output stage, and a power level circuit to enhance performance, along with a Gm volume control circuit. The FET input stage employs a twin tube K389, which consists of nine symmetrical complementary double differential circuits and transistors configured in a common source emitting arrangement. Following this, a two-stage push-pull amplification occurs after the symmetrical complementary input voltage amplification stage. The RP3 component allows adjustment of the output tube VTs, specifically VT6, operating in Class A within the voltage amplifier stage. The input stage shares the same circuit configuration, while its output stage utilizes a pair of FETs, 2SK214 and 2SJ77, with the output tube VT32 and VT33 having adjustable quiescent current to optimize performance. The power output stage comprises an output bias circuit and two pairs of parallel complementary push-pull output FET channels. Inter-stage amplification is facilitated through capacitive coupling, with polypropylene coupling capacitors ensuring high-quality sound across input, output, and power levels, each powered by separate supplies for independent operation. The input and amplification stages utilize higher supply voltages to achieve substantial dynamic range and efficiency. The voltage amplifier stage avoids large negative feedback loops, minimizing transient distortion and enhancing sound quality. A significant negative feedback loop is established in the input stage (RP4, R23) to control amplifier volume, implementing Gm control technology. This method diverges from conventional volume control techniques by using an adjustable potentiometer with a sliding arm grounded. Two traditional volume adjustment methods exist: one involves adding a potential to the amplifier's input to control input signal voltage, while the other employs an external DC potential level resistance to manage output volume. The former method can alter circuit input impedance, leading to non-optimal steady-state performance and amplified sliding noise. The latter avoids these issues but requires additional components, impacting cost and performance. The Gm control technique effectively combines advantages from both methods.

The circuit is designed to optimize audio performance through its carefully structured components and configurations. The use of all-discrete components ensures minimal interference and high fidelity in sound reproduction. The twin tube K389 in the input stage provides low noise and high gain, essential for capturing the nuances in audio signals. The symmetrical complementary design allows for balanced amplification, reducing distortion and improving overall sound quality. The push-pull configuration in the output stage enhances efficiency by allowing each FET to operate in its optimal range, thereby reducing power loss and heat generation.

Capacitive coupling between stages is critical for maintaining signal integrity while preventing DC offset issues. The choice of polypropylene capacitors is significant, as they offer low dielectric absorption and high stability, contributing to the preservation of audio quality. The separate power supplies for each stage prevent interaction between them, ensuring that fluctuations in one stage do not affect another, which is vital for maintaining consistent performance.

The Gm control technology implemented in the amplifier allows for precise volume adjustments without compromising the input impedance or introducing unwanted noise. This innovative approach to volume control enhances user experience while maintaining sound quality. The design reflects a comprehensive understanding of audio amplification principles, combining advanced technology with practical considerations for optimal performance in high-fidelity audio applications.The unique circuit design, technology and reasonable structure, all-discrete components, Class A FET output. As shown in Figure 2-31 below. Full circuit consists of an input stage, an output stage and power level to promote and Gm volume control circuit.

FET input stage by a twin tube K389, consisting of 09 children symmetry complementary double differential circuits and transistors with common source emitting circuit altogether. After a two-stage push-pull amplification after symmetrical complementary input voltage amplification stage.

RP3 can adjust the output tube VTs, VT6 working in state o Group A voltage amplifier stage and the input stage uses the same circuit configuration, but its output stage uses a pair of FET 2SK214 and 2SJ77 projections 7] regulating arsenic can be output tube VT32, VT33 quiescent current adjusted CPI working state. The third part is the power output stage, which includes the output bias circuit and two pairs of parallel complementary push-pull output FET channel.

And to promote inter-stage amplifier output stage using capacitive coupling, coupling capacitors Promise of capacitors polypropylene (lw (P capacitance). The coupling capacitance guarantees high quality pure o sound input level, output level and power level to promote at all levels, respectively a separate power supply to ensure that the work independently of each other between levels.

input level and promote the use of higher-level supply voltage, to ensure its large dynamic and high efficiency. the output stage voltage amplifier stage and does not have a large negative feedback loop can reduce transient distortion circuit, to improve the sound quality of a given effect.

the input stage set up large negative feedback loop (RP4, R23) is used to control the volume of the amplifier, called cross- guide (Gm) control technology it is the usual negative feedback Tuen Mun Road except that, using an adjustable potentiometer and the potentiometer slide arm ground. we know that there are two conventional volume adjustment methods, one is the input of the amplifier plus end-to-ground potential, by the partial pressure of the ground to control the input signal voltage slide arm (flat) to achieve volume adjustment.

another point is the use of an external DC potential level of resistance by changing the circuit to control the volume output ., the DC volume control clearly, the former regulated process will cause changes in the input impedance of the circuit can not work in the steady state optimum input, and a sliding noise will be amplified; the latter, although no above drawbacks, but required lc to achieve its cost, performance are to be considered while control technique has the advantage of both the above that fall.