This circuit is from a Hands-On Electronics from the 90s. The integrated amplifiers used are well known. The range is a few tens of meters depending on the resistance of the cables.
This AC amplifier has a gain of 40 dB. It was found in the May 1988 issue of Radio Electronics magazine....
This other high stability thermocouple amplifier uses an 80's operating. The circuit can be used...
The circuit shown is used to reset TTL logic when power is established. The circuit uses a 7413...