Receiver:
A receiver is an all in one unit which includes three components which include the pre-amplifier, power amplifier and radio tuner.
Amplifier:
An amplifier is the device which is used to increase the voltage, current, or power of a signal.
Difference:
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
The part of a telephone apparatus contained in the earpiece, in which electrical signals are converted into sounds. | An electronic device for increasing the amplitude of electrical signals, used chiefly in sound reproduction. |
| Synonyms | Collector, target, customer, cashier, recipient | Loudspeaker, amp, amplifying device |
| Antonyms | Donor, giver | Compressor, reducer, shortener, obscurer and narrower |
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| Types | The types of amplifier are:
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| Word origin | The word receiver was originated in the 14th century. | The word amplifier was originated in 1546. |
| Uses | Receiver is used to reproduce a signal sent at a transmitter | Amplifier is used to magnify a signal. |
| Noise | Receivers are always made to eliminate noise. | Amplifiers introduce some noise to the signal. |
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