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Class A Amp owners, Whats your power bill?

I was curious to see how much a cost in power a month it went up when you bought a high powered Class A Amplifier. Also what is your impedance?

I cant help but think of Krell KSA-100's for about a G that would be great for winter time (Not so great for summer). And nows the time to buy one whn some one doesnt want to deal with the heat issues anymore (Hopefully)

Any way I figure it draws 800 +/- minus watts at IDLE! how much power you think I am pulling if I run it at a mostly 4 Ohm load when playing reasonably loud?

Thanks a million

Toby
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schipo
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I hear the power companies are now sending out upgrade to class A amp checks. The program is intended to help audiophiles who wish to upgrade to a class A amp. The program works according to my power company. They will access your system for free and then make a suggestion to which class A amp would work best in your system/room.Then when you turn your class A/B or D amp over at their amp change center. Then they the power company will cut you a check to the upgrade path for a class A amp..this program might not be in your area as of yet?
koestner
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Schipo: Do you have to give them your old amp so it can be crushed?

Elevick: A 25 watt bulb? Yes, if you put 20 of them in a row.

Most power companies charge from 12 to 20 cents for every 1,000 watts run for 1 hour. So you can figure it from there.
samhar
1,048 posts
 
It will be pulling 7.27 amps at idle, I can see the wheel spinning!!! The 25 watt lightbulb draws 0.23 amps.
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glai
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Two Luxman M800a. Go solar.
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rfogel8
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If you have to ask, you probably can't afford it; better stick with Class D.
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