Class A runs very hot and very inefficient , big watts in pure class A is big bucks . that's why excellent amps ,integrated like Coda give you that option how much bias into class A ,my CSib integrated is close to 20 watts into pure class A , before going to class AB seamlessly to 150-300 wpc If you speakers are fairly efficient the amp rarely would ever leave pure class A .
The build quality and engineering skill has everything to do with the end results. pass labs, class A monos , Coda 16 amp just as a sample just in the U.S alone. In Europe Denmark makes several superb class A Amps , as well as classA-AB amps . For power hungry maggis you may need a Big power amp in Class AB there are even. Excellent ClassD amps and hybrids that sound good and many lower powervacuum tube amps are in class A up to around 20 wpc and sound very good ,each amp has its own sonic signature. your speakers have Everything to do with the requirements of your amplifier and what sound you prefer.
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