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How long does Class A have?

Hi Guys/Gals
 I have a Sugden A21SE which is a Pure Class A single ended design, I absolutely love this musical amplifier with its strangely plentiful 30wpc, it runs hots as they do, I always enjoy watching the faces of my uninitiated friends when they touch it after I mention they get hot, lol.
But in this modern green era I wonder just how long do Class A amplifiers have before Greta Thunberg gets wind of this inefficient method of creating sound and pisses on the parade?

Thoughts?
mrmeaner
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georgehifi
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mrmeaner OP
How long does Class A have?

So long as people want the very best, it’ll last forever.
Nothing comes close to a Linear Solid State >100w Pure Class-A that can also do big current down into low impedances.
IE: keep close to doubling wattage for each halving of impedance down to 2ohms

Cheers George
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jasonbourne52
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All Class A/B amps operate in Class A for at least a few watts. For many speakers this is enough for average listening levels!
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stibi
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@rocray you listed all my beloved stuff. However, recently I gave up the Class A and think my new Clas A/B Pilium Hercules monoblocks do at least the same job, actually way better. But the V8 and V Twin - no way to be replaced :).
As for Ms. Tunberg I would suggest to focus on promoting not eating grapes as this kills some unborn wine, cogniac, etc.
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