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The TC-820 is a compact and stylish 15 watt stereo audiophile-grade integrated amplifier which uses Tripath's highly respected TA-2024 output chip and digital power processing technology. This design offers both the audio fidelity of a Class AB design and the power efficiency of a Class D amplifier. Class T operation produces very little heat, keeping the need for heavy heat-sinking to a minimum while conserving energy and permitting very efficient battery operation, if desired.

This device is THE solution, when

A lantern, car or motorcycle battery can be used in place of the included AC power supply, making the TC-820 truly portable.

Four rear panel RCA line inputs and one front 3.5mm stereo mini jack (for iPod or MP3) are provided, along with outputs for speakers (4 - 16 ohms) or headphones (both 1/8" and 1/4" phone plugs are accommodated). To compensate the wide range of output levels produced by various products (MP3, MD, walkmans etc), the TC-820 includes a rear panel level control to permit balancing the front panel input gain against the rear inputs.

The front panel input jack is self-selecting; plugging an iPod or other source into it mutes whichever rear panel input is currently playing.