An amplifier whose input is typically a radio tuner or CD player and produces a larger output suitable for driving tone and volume controls is a
A)power amp.
B) dc amplifier.
C) preamp.
D) tuned amp.

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The preamp is the amplifier that takes the relatively weak signal from a radio tuner or CD player and amplifies it to a level that is suitable for driving the power amplifier, tone controls, and volume controls. The power amp is the amplifier that takes the preamp's output and amplifies it to a level that is suitable for driving the speakers. The other options, dc amplifier and tuned amp, are not relevant to the context of the question.

An Amplifier Whose Input Is Typically a Radio Tuner or CD