Should I buy a Class A Amp.

alzo spracht nutty:

" For example the no.336’s continuous output is 350 watts per channel @8ohms, 700 watts per channel @4ohms and 1400 watts @2 ohms- assuming the electrical circuit in the wall can support these extraordinary power levels. A "continuous" 2ohm test of the no.336 at maximum power would require 50 amperes at 120v. "

If you're a drivin' that there amp from a 20A line source, you ain't a gunuh make that there amp draw no 50 amps.  Caint do et.  Caint take what aint there.  Dont matur what kinda cabuls you're a usin.  If you're a using a standurd 15-5R wall plug, you aint a pullun no 50 amps

Just what kinduh fulz duz you thenk we ar?

Sum uf us are enjuneres.   

I have a pass 30.5 class A......just put up my new Martin Logan
60 XT speakers.....need more burn in time 4 speakers......but
everything is starting to open up..... but I guess what I am trying
to say is if you sat n listened to a pass class A amp you would
love it..... PassLabs makes great sounding equipment built 2
last..... n everyone I know or who  reviewed pass amps has
said there class A amps our there best amps.......................

and they make some of the best amps out there.....n remember
pass is one of the few high end company's still owned by its
maker....like Mc intosh--- Marantz--- Mark Levinson etc...used
2 be.......check out Reno HiFI....mark will let you demo one......

Good Luck.....henry.

George, thank you.
Would you some people mind writing in normal English?

bpoletti,

No need for sarcasm...We’re all friends here. If you do not understand the post please read it in its entirety again.

I apologize if I’ve confused you. It reads:
"assuming" (again assuming), the electrical circuit in the wall can support these extraordinary power levels, a "continuous" 2ohm test of the no.336 at maximum power would require 50 amperes at 120v."

That is why Levinson chose to design the the 300 series amplifiers "VOLTAGE GAIN STAGES" into Class A and not in the traditional "HIGH CURRENT OUTPUT" fashion.

Additionally, my data is largly derived directly from Mark Levinson documentation.

Best regards
N

inna2,069 posts07-19-2016 11:09amGeorge, thank you.
Would you some people mind writing in normal English?

Sorry inna, that was more for the techs here, who want to know why I’m in favour of well designed Class A amps

BTW: I noticed my link to the Mark Levinson ML2  25w Class A mono block beasts didn’t take here it is.
http://www.highendclassics.com/brands/marklevinsonml2-2

Cheers George