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amplifier

[am-pluh-fahy-er] / ˈæm pləˌfaɪ ər /
NOUN
speaker
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A standard kit includes two subwoofers, an amplifier and a timing module, with costs ranging from $600 to $1,000 per unit, depending on accessories.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

They created a compact optical amplifier, about the size of a fingertip, that can strengthen light signals while using very little energy and maintaining full bandwidth.

From Science Daily May 5, 2026

Laney was playing bass in local band The Band of Joy with John Bonham on drums and Robert Plant on vocals when he built his first amplifier in his father's garage.

From BBC Apr. 15, 2026

A few paces away, Jerry Garcia’s “Budman” amplifier, once part of the Grateful Dead’s three-story high “Wall of Sound,” perched atop a podium.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 2, 2026

Then they headed down the stairs and to the left of the chamber where that poor old Grisha amplifier had tested him.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

Like their audio counterparts, optical amplifiers can introduce unwanted noise when boosting signals.

From Science Daily May 5, 2026

Plus, China is the single supplier for various equipment for quantum computing, including laser diodes, mirrors, and amplifiers.

From Barron's Nov. 17, 2025

“AI systems can become unintentional amplifiers of false information when reliable data is drowned out by repetition and virality, especially during fast-moving events when false claims spread widely,” the report said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2025

Drummer Colin Ward remembers the young guitarist kicking his amplifiers before taking his frustration one step further.

From BBC Apr. 20, 2025

The teachers were still telling everyone to be quiet while the microphone was set up, and a loud screech from the amplifiers pierced the room.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin




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