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Phase Linear
Phase Linear made solid-state power amplifiers, and it made them big. Founded by Bob Carver and Steve Johnston in 1970, it sold the 350-watt-per-channel 700 at a time when most home amplifiers delivered a few dozen watts. The category holds the original site's company page, which follows the story through Pioneer's ownership and Carver's departure to found Carver Corporation.
Phase Linear amplifiers turn up regularly on the used market. Their high output stages work hard, so check service history, and be cautious about running them into low-impedance speakers without knowing their condition.
See the Phase Linear maker page for the models and dates.
