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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
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
2,018 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
1,079 posts
 
Class A Amps are a non issue.

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


hshifi
572 posts
 
Hello,
We just need flywheel generators for our Hifi gear. Then we will be producing our own power for our systems. 1 80lb flywheel produces 1kw of electricity. So we will need several of those for our class A amps. https://www.google.com/search?q=flywheel+generator+free+energy+india&client=safari&hl=en-us&...
Pretty cool huh?
calieng
144 posts
 
I just purchased a Luxman L-550AXII which is a variation on Class A. The best sounding solid state amp I have owned. And I have several tube amps both for guitars and hifi.

If anything I would say it makes a bit of a come back as we desire better and more organic musical tones.
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