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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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jasonbourne52
2,863 posts
 
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
51 posts
 
@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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audioguy85
2,001 posts
 
Nice choice in the Sugden a21se, I got one in silver. That 30 watts is deceiving. It drives my Tannoys nicely. It does run pretty hot, but I do not keep it on 24/7. 
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wsrrsw
890 posts
 
Class A Amps are a non issue.

We need more Greta Thunbergs and we need more Class A amps.


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