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Tape loop : A pair of sockets on an amp letting the signal out for recording on a tape deck and another pair to let the signal back in for replay.
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THX : Developed by LucasFilm, this is basically a set of standards for Dolby Pro-Logic gear, which should guarantee a certain quality of home cinema sound. Needs electronics and speakers made to exacting specs, which tend to be pricey.
THX Surround EX : Officially-licensed decoding system for Dolby Digital Surround EX software. Mode can also be applied to DTS-ES software. Usually uses two centre-rear channel speakers.
Tonearm : The device on a turntable which holds the cartridge.
Toroidal transformer : Transformers bring mains voltages down to the levels required. Toroidal transformers (doughnut-shaped) get better stability and less flux leakage (magnetic radiation that can interfere with other circuits).
Transients : Short and sudden events in music (eg a cymbal crash). Difficult to reproduce.
Treble : High frequencies. When we say treble is splashy, it means cymbals, for example, sound like they're going 'tizzshsh', rather than having a crisp sting.
Triamping/triwiring : Like biamping and biwiring, but for three-way speakers. Needs three runs of cable in the case of triwiring and three stereo amps if you want to triamp the speakers.
Tweeter : The speaker driver handling the treble.
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