Valve amplifier
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006409
An electronic amplifier that uses vacuum tubes (valves) to increase the amplitude or power of an electrical signal. These amplifiers are known for their distinct tonal characteristics, often described as warm or rich. They are widely used in audio equipment, particularly guitar amplifiers, and in some high-fidelity sound systems.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006409 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial supplies, equipment, and components |
| Synonyms | tube amplifier |
| Translations | German: Röhrenverstärker; Spanish: amplificador de válvula; French: amplificateur à lampes |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Valve amplifier",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "An electronic amplifier that uses vacuum tubes (valves) to increase the amplitude or power of an electrical signal. These amplifiers are known for their distinct tonal characteristics, often described as warm or rich. They are widely used in audio equipment, particularly guitar amplifiers, and in some high-fidelity sound systems.",
"synonyms": [
"tube amplifier"
],
"subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
"translations": {
"de": "Röhrenverstärker",
"es": "amplificador de válvula",
"fr": "amplificateur à lampes"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/valve-amplifier/"
}
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