Vokzel
Newbie
Hello! I am a first year EE student, though I do have a slight background in electronics as a hobby. I am currently doing some self studying alongside my university education, and I am planning on designing my own bass amp (ambitious I know, but we all start somewhere and I'm planning on having it take a while). Anyways, in order to get started, I want a super strong foundation in amplifier circuit analysis. I understand the basics and the theory to a degree, but I have trouble deducing the sections of amplifiers. (Where the pre-amp section starts, how it connects to the power amp, equalizer section, etc.) Here linked below I have an amp circuit from a crate CR-112 analog solid state amplifier from the 80s. It was nothing special and one of the transistors in the AB section blew somehow (I have no idea still how it happened, I turned it on one day and it just blew up, I'm guessing the fuse malfunctioned alongside the power section). However, since it is just an average amp circuit, I would love to be able to deduce some information and knowledge out of it. If anyone is willing, Id love to have a comprehensive guide to the sections of the amplifier, starting from the power section going to the preamp, through reverb, power amp, and output. Maybe even just a quick labeling or like circling where each section lies on the schematic, including all important landmarks I don't have mentioned, and also where they connect (like the output impedance of the preamp to power amp). Remember, I am a novice but I am super willing to learn and I love learning new information. Don't be afraid to make it technical if you want. I am only asking if you are willing, do not feel pressured. Thank you so much to anyone who is willing to help on my journey!
