I have never seen these speakers, too funny, and very cool, especially the little amp. Love the signal loss bit, I was LMAO! I just got home from a 14 hour day at work, and the first thing I see in my YT feed is US of Audio, it was a rough day, a long day, and you have me sitting here with a stupid smile on my face, that damn signal loss bit, too much. Thanks for the laugh Bob. Keep em' coming! ;-)
Wow! That was a blast from the past! My little legs and I raced upstairs and, sure enough, I had one of those little amps in a box under the bed. I could have sworn I imported it to Scotland from the USA back in the day when Tripath was the future of the human race. You are absolutely right about it. It sounds pretty great for being a teeny plastic box that runs on batteries. Incidentally, 6 moons was a good site, though the prose could be pretty impenetrable. The bloke who ran it, Srajan Eben ( I think ) now works with the inimitable father of Future-Fi , John Darko.
"Class T" was really just a trademark for a type of class D amplifier. The main features of the idea are: 1) Feedback from the switching elements (before the filter) is used for better stability[1] 2) The switching frequency is not fixed 3) The feedback used to make the output follow the input accurately has a very high gain at audio frequencies. [1]Stability in the sense used in servo systems. Not ringing and not oscillation.
Pontiac Aztec mention is so funny. Thanks for that laugh. Your emotional subscription blackmail will certainly win you many new followers, or their screens will crack. 😂 A great idea and precursor to Bluetooth portable speakers, but not a pool friendly JBL. Many a BBQ enhanced with party music. Thanks for sharing. Very interesting. Take care, my friend. I love the new phrase, 'yestergear'. You are a true innovator of our language.
I never get around to attending audio shows, audio conventions, or audio group-therapy sessions. I can't recall the last audio review that I've read from an audio publication, but I will at the very least say the following... That Sonic Impact Sound System is infinitely more attractive than a Pontiac Aztec...
T-Amp love! The precursor to class D digital amplification with a variable switching frequency. Named after the guy who invented it, Dr. Tripathi. The sound was kind of dry, but neutral, cool running and could generate some sweet sound with the benefit of tone controls. Bang and Olufsen modified them and encased those amps with coolant to create ICE modules, which with digital switching, became class D and were ridiculously high powered and small. Bel Canto licensed the ICE technology and made small monoblocs that put out 500W and 1KW per channel and were highly rated at Stereophile. Then Pioneer licensed the ICE modules for their Elite series home theater receivers that were rated at 200W per channel into 8 ohms. Don't hear much about them anymore because of the advances in class D amplification, but back then, it was a good sign of what was headed down the audio pipeline.
Fascinating stuff, Bill. I didn't know anything about that. Thanks!. I presumed Tripath was something to do with the technology and not some guys name.
Dr. Tripathi sounds like a villain from a James Bond movie!😎I REALLY appreciate the information exchange. I helps to make my silly video more legit! Please come back to USofA!!!
It really wasn't a precursor. The very first audio transistor amplifier with enough power to drive a speaker was in fact a type of class D. This was in an era where there were no power transistors on the market at all. Stuff that used transistors switched to tubes for the power sections. Thus you could have a radio with an IF section based on transistors but a front end and audio output made with tubes. I used to have an article on the "all transistor" amplifier in an old popular electronics.
@@jimfarrell4635 Lets face it, the tubes used in modern audio gear are mostly about selling the "tube sound" to people who for whatever reason think that the playback system should mess with the material being played back.
Nice shout out to SRV, Bob. TPA is one of those tracks where you’d swear you can smell the sweat dripping off Stevie’s face. The Tripath certainly had its time in the spotlight as the raging new hotness. I personally found the SI piece to be more than a bit thin, but the Kingrex T20 was one helluva fun piece. Too bad about the Tripath company, but as others have said, class D has advanced to the point that the current range of offerings from budget ChiFi makers such as Fosi through to established mainstream brands such as NAD, Rotel, Marantz and even McIntosh should be able to fulfil almost any serious listener’s needs. Got a few DIY built channels from Hypex and ICEpower in my own AV system.
Great video Bob, keep knocking them out! Would you be interested in creating a video or series videos describing different components and what they do? As a neophyte who is interested, it’s intimidating knowing where to wade in and what components are must haves.
Interesting, but as the saying goes, there's nothing new under the Sun. The real performer here, and what makes this possible, are those panel drivers. I forget the proper name for them, but you can buy different sizes and kinds of them. They will drive many different materials and create a "speaker" out of nearly any flat panel. Tech Ingredients explored this in great detail on his 'World's Best Speakers!' video from five years ago. He was able to select the best materials and optimize them for best sound, creating a great DIY speaker video in the process. Be aware, however, that you'll never get audiophile grade sound using this method. You can, however, get decent and very listenable sound, and have lots of fun doing it!
DML, or Distributed Mode Loudspeaker. Those white transducers at 3:33 can be applied to most flat surfaces with a capacity for resonance, and they produce a rather unique ambient soundwave that doesn't suffer from crosstalk in the way that normal point-source transducers do. People have described it as an almost headphone-like sound, but coming from a speaker. There are DIY makers out here on the RUclipss who cobble together their own DML panels out of 1" thick foamboard rather than cardboard, and that is said to be "the secret sauce."
That last clip after the end logo was actual sound. But I'm not a big fan of filmed song demos however. But a good suggestion for future videos. I appreciate input!
I have never seen these speakers, too funny, and very cool, especially the little amp. Love the signal loss bit, I was LMAO! I just got home from a 14 hour day at work, and the first thing I see in my YT feed is US of Audio, it was a rough day, a long day, and you have me sitting here with a stupid smile on my face, that damn signal loss bit, too much. Thanks for the laugh Bob. Keep em' coming! ;-)
I'm glad you approve, Michael, and that it provided a little humor in your day! See you back here soon!!!
the channel is so different and so much fun
Thanks you so much! I'll get "serious" soon! I promise!
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog In Mr Bill speak, Noooooooooo! I love what you are doing now, don't go all Darko Audio on us!
Wow! That was a blast from the past! My little legs and I raced upstairs and, sure enough, I had one of those little amps in a box under the bed. I could have sworn I imported it to Scotland from the USA back in the day when Tripath was the future of the human race.
You are absolutely right about it. It sounds pretty great for being a teeny plastic box that runs on batteries.
Incidentally, 6 moons was a good site, though the prose could be pretty impenetrable. The bloke who ran it, Srajan Eben ( I think ) now works with the inimitable father of Future-Fi , John Darko.
Dude! Thanks for the info exchange and history lesson! That's what community is about! Thanks for participating!
"Class T" was really just a trademark for a type of class D amplifier. The main features of the idea are:
1) Feedback from the switching elements (before the filter) is used for better stability[1]
2) The switching frequency is not fixed
3) The feedback used to make the output follow the input accurately has a very high gain at audio frequencies.
[1]Stability in the sense used in servo systems. Not ringing and not oscillation.
The kissa is looking pro!
Thanks we are enjoying it: it's named "Jazz Spot Strummer."
2004 is the year I was born. Thanks for the interesting watch!
We welcome the "youngsters!" Thanks for watching, Kid!
Pontiac Aztec mention is so funny. Thanks for that laugh. Your emotional subscription blackmail will certainly win you many new followers, or their screens will crack. 😂 A great idea and precursor to Bluetooth portable speakers, but not a pool friendly JBL. Many a BBQ enhanced with party music. Thanks for sharing. Very interesting. Take care, my friend. I love the new phrase, 'yestergear'. You are a true innovator of our language.
I'm just making it up as I go along! Thanks, Sub #1!
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog You're doing a great job, Sir. Keep up the great work.
I never get around to attending audio shows, audio conventions, or audio group-therapy sessions. I can't recall the last audio review that I've read from an audio publication, but I will at the very least say the following...
That Sonic Impact Sound System is infinitely more attractive than a Pontiac Aztec...
Heard! But when you really analyze it the lives are pretty similar! Actually the Sonic speakers' form remind me of the Cybertruck!
T-Amp love! The precursor to class D digital amplification with a variable switching frequency. Named after the guy who invented it, Dr. Tripathi. The sound was kind of dry, but neutral, cool running and could generate some sweet sound with the benefit of tone controls. Bang and Olufsen modified them and encased those amps with coolant to create ICE modules, which with digital switching, became class D and were ridiculously high powered and small. Bel Canto licensed the ICE technology and made small monoblocs that put out 500W and 1KW per channel and were highly rated at Stereophile. Then Pioneer licensed the ICE modules for their Elite series home theater receivers that were rated at 200W per channel into 8 ohms. Don't hear much about them anymore because of the advances in class D amplification, but back then, it was a good sign of what was headed down the audio pipeline.
Fascinating stuff, Bill. I didn't know anything about that. Thanks!. I presumed Tripath was something to do with the technology and not some guys name.
Dr. Tripathi sounds like a villain from a James Bond movie!😎I REALLY appreciate the information exchange. I helps to make my silly video more legit! Please come back to USofA!!!
It really wasn't a precursor. The very first audio transistor amplifier with enough power to drive a speaker was in fact a type of class D. This was in an era where there were no power transistors on the market at all. Stuff that used transistors switched to tubes for the power sections. Thus you could have a radio with an IF section based on transistors but a front end and audio output made with tubes. I used to have an article on the "all transistor" amplifier in an old popular electronics.
@@kensmith5694That's interesting. Kind of the opposite to today's hybrid amps with tube preamp section and solid state power section.
@@jimfarrell4635 Lets face it, the tubes used in modern audio gear are mostly about selling the "tube sound" to people who for whatever reason think that the playback system should mess with the material being played back.
Just did a search of the T-Amp craze from back in 2006 and this was the most recent ! ...LoL
Nice shout out to SRV, Bob. TPA is one of those tracks where you’d swear you can smell the sweat dripping off Stevie’s face.
The Tripath certainly had its time in the spotlight as the raging new hotness. I personally found the SI piece to be more than a bit thin, but the Kingrex T20 was one helluva fun piece. Too bad about the Tripath company, but as others have said, class D has advanced to the point that the current range of offerings from budget ChiFi makers such as Fosi through to established mainstream brands such as NAD, Rotel, Marantz and even McIntosh should be able to fulfil almost any serious listener’s needs.
Got a few DIY built channels from Hypex and ICEpower in my own AV system.
Thanks for that info! Digital has come a long way. My Technics SU-G700 is one of my favorite things!
Wish you had demoed it!
I thought I did at the end...
Great video Bob, keep knocking them out! Would you be interested in creating a video or series videos describing different components and what they do? As a neophyte who is interested, it’s intimidating knowing where to wade in and what components are must haves.
All I need is time! Great suggestion!
I can't believe that's something that's real, cardboard speakers huh. Who knew.
I did! I'm paid to know!
Funny, I often listen to Little Wing from the same to evaluate new gear ;)
Wow! That's pretty cool.
Glad you think so! It's really fun to play with!
I know, right!!!! Keep coming back for more fun content!
Never heard of Class T, nor the cardboard panel speakers. But i know SRV''s Tin Pan Alley and yeah, i thought it was a great recording. RIP, Stevie.
RIP SRV. I had some encounters with him over the years and I'm still friends with his drummer. Thanks for weighing in!
Ahhhh... the Music Direct catalog, my wife isn't nearly as excited as I am when it arrives as she just sees money leaving the account.
It's my favorite day of the year!
Correct---never saw that.
Interesting, but as the saying goes, there's nothing new under the Sun.
The real performer here, and what makes this possible, are those panel drivers. I forget the proper name for them, but you can buy different sizes and kinds of them. They will drive many different materials and create a "speaker" out of nearly any flat panel.
Tech Ingredients explored this in great detail on his 'World's Best Speakers!' video from five years ago. He was able to select the best materials and optimize them for best sound, creating a great DIY speaker video in the process.
Be aware, however, that you'll never get audiophile grade sound using this method. You can, however, get decent and very listenable sound, and have lots of fun doing it!
DML, or Distributed Mode Loudspeaker. Those white transducers at 3:33 can be applied to most flat surfaces with a capacity for resonance, and they produce a rather unique ambient soundwave that doesn't suffer from crosstalk in the way that normal point-source transducers do. People have described it as an almost headphone-like sound, but coming from a speaker.
There are DIY makers out here on the RUclipss who cobble together their own DML panels out of 1" thick foamboard rather than cardboard, and that is said to be "the secret sauce."
You're not going to play them I was waiting for a sound demo
That last clip after the end logo was actual sound. But I'm not a big fan of filmed song demos however. But a good suggestion for future videos. I appreciate input!
😴 *promo sm*
Looks like I'll have to revisit this video in a day or two to read the comments section. I'm sure there'll be some interesting ones.
No doubt. I hope they don't hurt my feelings!