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Should I buy a Class A Amp.

I would Love to buy a Class A Amp. I have a Sony Tan-80ES Amp right now and I have had it for 19 yrs. To me it sounds Great but I am curious about Class A Amps. Do they really sound better? I am looking at a Krell KSA 200 Amp right now for $2000.00. It is older then my Sony. Is this too much for such an old Amp? Would Love to hear members thoughts on this.  

Blessings, ..........Don.
donplatt
bsmith
68 posts
 
I have had a KSA80 for ten years and if it cost  seven million dollars to recap I would rob a bank .. what ever it took.
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audiolabyrinth
4,555 posts
 
There is not a class D amp  in existence that can compare to a good class A amplifier,  and if you hear a state of the art class A amplifier, there is no turning back! 😎
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Jump on a PASS amp asap!!!
oilmanmojo
472 posts
 
i purchased a pass labs xa 30.8 when they came out and have been extraordinarily pleased with the amp. What made it really easy was the way reno hifi allowed a risk free demo. This was my first foray into separates as i had been a receiver fan, primarily with marantz, Rotel etc. The power for a small amp is there as i have not found any record that has overwhelmed it. From simple acoustic to complex jazz or classical, this amp rocks
handymann
383 posts
 
Class A amps are very quick and alive.  There is no substitute for a good Class A bias amp.  I have had both PassLabs and Krells.  Both are good, but you can't beat  a Krell.  I have two 600E's and they have never disappointed.
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