The MIL TYPE 120B is a
module that when attached to its amplifier/power supply, comprises
the MIL TYPE 242 complete amplifier. Used with a separate power
supply, the TYPE 120B is a complete preamplifier with balanced
and unbalanced low impedance outputs that can be calibrated.
The 120B reproduces for
use with stereo the functions of the HHS Type 120A and
it is designed to be incorporated into EIA systems with adaptors
or with the 242 integration, as a part of any EIA system. The
242 is heat-philic, its chassis offering greater cooling capacity
for its semiconductors than it uses in class A. Therefore, it
can be used as a sink.
The MIL TYPE 120B Equalizer
- Preamplifier is a plug in module that matches the dimensions
and the functions of the HHS TYPE 120A Equalizer - Preamplifier
but is otherwise different and is designed to be used with a
series of MIL devices that comprise the MIL System. The 120A
is a solid state unit that is functionally similar but more
comprehensive in function than the MIL TYPE 121 and 130 thermionic
preamplifiers.
The MIL TYPE 120B utilizes
a phono plug in that can supply equalization for RIAA, NAB,
or null. There are three types of integration, depending on
functionality requirements, including an instance where the
phono stage is omitted and some other device like a noise reduction
circuit occupies the physical space. The primary phono circuit
utilizes two transistors in a cascade circuit. A full function
three transistor circuit that is cascade/cascode, similar to
the HHS PC-P-5, or its MIL equivalent
The tone driver is the
HHS NC1-A2 or its MIL equivalent.
The MIL TYPE 120B installs
into an EIA docking station, the 242. A quasi-complementary
amplifier, the MIL TYPE 242 develops a sine wave with a dissipation
of five watts in Class A with both channels driven and develops
a sine wave with a dissipation of fifteen watts in Class B.

