TEAC chooses Tripath's audio amplifiers

By siliconindia   |   Thursday, 05 December 2002, 20:30 IST
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SAN JOSE: Tripath Technology Inc. (Nasdaq:TRPH), creators of Digital Power Processing (DPP), announced Thursday that its Class-T advanced 1-bit digital audio amplifiers have been chosen by TEAC, a multi-billion dollar leader in the electronics space, to power their latest AV Surround Sound Receiver, DVD Receiver and 3-channel Power Amplifier. Three of Tripath's Class-T TA2022 digital audio amplifiers enable TEAC's AG-L800 AV Surround Sound Receiver to produce 50 watts (6 ohm) of power with 5 channels of surround sound. The AG-L800 is a sleek new 'half-mirrored, silver finish' class of compact home theater systems targeted towards the high-end consumer market. Additionally, Tripath's Class-T TK2050 digital audio amplifiers are featured in TEAC's latest DR-L700 DVD Receiver and its optional A-L700P 3-channel amplifier. The DR-L700 and A-L700 produce 30 watts (6 ohm) of power and 3-channels of surround sound respectively, and are ideal for customers who wish to enjoy hi-fi stereo sound in a very compact system. Tripath's broad line of Class-T(TM) advanced 1-bit digital amplifiers are rapidly gaining market acceptance within high growth consumer electronics categories such as DVD and CD receivers, home entertainment systems, set-top boxes, personal computers, automotive head units, LCD TVs and flat panel displays. These tightly integrated Class-T based designs set a new standard for high power, exceptional sound quality and high efficiency. TEAC joins a list of other industry giants who have chosen Class-T as their digital amplifier technology such as Apex Digital, Apple, Fujitsu, Motorola, Panasonic, and Sony. "We are pleased that Tripath's digital audio amplifiers are featured in the latest AV receiver and DVD receiver of a premium audio system manufacture like TEAC," said Dr. Adya Tripathi, Chairman, President and CEO for Tripath. "We believe that our best of breed technology will continue to have a powerful impact in multiple applications such as multi-channel home theater systems, active speakers, professional amplifiers, automobile electronics, flat-panel-TVs and compact receivers."