What are the advantages to a Class A amp & what are the trade offs?

I've never had a class a amp but am considering one now. So what am I getting myself into?

artemus_506-18-2019 2:37pm

artemus_5 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,925 posts 06-20-2019 at 04:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I listen to music every day, I glance at my electricity bill once a month. :-) I like that. Sounds like something I'd say
hk_fan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 460 posts 06-20-2019 at 05:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Class-A has yet to be equaled in my experience.
mijostyn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8,570 posts 06-20-2019 at 06:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I can beat that! My wife glances at the electricity bill once a month:)
mijostyn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8,570 posts 06-20-2019 at 06:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ignorance is bliss.
georgehifi Details Discussions Posts This discussion 10,312 posts 06-20-2019 at 09:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Class-A has yet to be equaled in my experience. Correct, if done right. Why do many of us spend $$$K's on our equipment especially BS cables, for only 10% "if any" in sound quality increase over something that cost a 10th or 100th of the price. Yet we cry murder for nowhere near the extra cost of using Class-A amps and the power they consume, (Class-D users are especially known for this) Cheers George