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Although operational amplifiers and other linear ICs have been applied as audio amplifiers, relatively little documentation has appeared for other audio applications. In fact, a wide variety of studio and industrial audio areas can be served by existing linear devices. The stringent demands of audio requirements often mean that unusual circuit configurations must be used to satisfy a requiremen...