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Ditching Class A Amps due to Heat - Sort of a Poll

A discussion elsewhere about the future of Class A made me wonder how true one statement really is. So the questions are...

Have you done away with your Class A Amp due to Heat concerns?

Will you be moving away from Class A Amp due to Heat concerns?

Will you never buy a Class A Amp due to Heat concerns?

I only have a class A/B unit that does Class A up to 6 watts with almost no heat so really can't speak for those who have used in the past or currently own and run Class A Amps.

brianh61
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richdirector
269 posts
 

I love my luxman and I live in Scotland so a bit of extra heat welcome not that I feel in old Victorian lounge with ceiling 3.6m up......

gregm
3,408 posts
 

@richdirector  a wee dram could shave off the chill!

noske
783 posts
 

@brianh61 

Thanks for all the answers so far, the consensus with this small sampling is still what I expected, 

Of course.  You ask leading questions.

By the way, the word heat is not a proper noun and so there is no reason why it ought to be capitalised.

noske
783 posts
 

I love my EL34 push pull bespoke integrated amp. 6CA7, whatever. I think it uses about 300 watts.

Should things warm up I flick on the air conditioning which draws about 2000 watts.

I’m fortunate to have a dedicated transformer on the power pole supplying electricity to my home.

noske
783 posts
 

Having said that, I look forward to consulting with the dude who makes March Audio amps. 

Class D technology is something to think about for anyone seeking nirvana, should one understand how appropriate components have to be matched.

Otherwise, not.

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