Patent ID: 8175296

Claim:
An amplifier which is adjustable as to outer configuration, comprising: a first housing section; a power supply which is dimensioned and configured to be received within and housed by the first housing section; a second housing section; an audio output module which is dimensioned and configured to be received within and housed by the second housing section; a fixing element disposed to secure the first housing section to the second housing section in selected mutual orientations, and to release the first housing section and the second housing section from the selected mutual orientations; and a housing connector disposed to connect the first housing section to the second housing section in a plurality of mutual orientations, wherein the housing has an overall length, an overall width, and an overall height, wherein the overall height is less in magnitude than those of the overall length and the width, and wherein the overall height of the first housing section is about equal to that of the second housing section, and wherein the housing connector comprises a hinge and the fixing element comprises a setscrew which is accessible at the exterior of the amplifier, and which is dimensioned and configured to be driven by a screwdriver.