100w class A or 200 w class AB ????

whichone is more powerful ,let's take lamm m1.1 vs m2.1.
is a 100W class A more capable of driving a pair of apogee speaker or do i need a 200w class AB

tabu09-08-2003 9:46pm

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clueless Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 763 posts 09-09-2003 at 04:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete didn't Sincerely I remain
newbee Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,822 posts 09-09-2003 at 05:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I always thought that the benefit of Class A over Class AB was that, apart from the build factor, was the elimination of distortions due to the switching from Class A to Class B when you reach the limits of Class A in any particular design. Did I miss something?
marakanetz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,473 posts 09-09-2003 at 07:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Clueless has got a right clue. Watts are all created equal: class A, AB, tube SS, digital etc... Power ratings can or can't be precice and/or honest depending on manufacturer. There are quite a few power ratings that have to characterize an amplifier and part of them is partially derived of power supply capabilities along with output devices that are critically calculated for the large signal calculation and class of operation.
muralman1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,527 posts 09-09-2003 at 08:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete From what I have gleaned, Class A can do without feedback, and that is a very good thing. Direct coupling is a good thing too. There are amp builders who accomplish both.
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