How long does Class A have?

The period when Class A amplifiers were widely accepted was the early stage when audio CDs entered the market. The CD sound at that time had a heavy digital component. Many people use the slow characteristics of Class A amplifiers to deal with this situation. Now, the sound of audio CD has solved the early problems. The Class A amplifier has completed its historical mission.

I still prefer Edison bulbs to any other design to date. The Failure Rate is quite simply lower.
I prefer bolt action to semi-automatic.
I prefer standard transmissions in my vehicles to anything else.

There is a list of products made that I prefer, yes including some class A amp designs, and some of them are no longer made or hard to get.

When something comes along and really is superior, I have no problem with it. Synthetic oil was a hard sell back in the day, but it made sense to me and so I have used it from day one.

I will be just as happy when class D is affordable to the common man, and when I feel that it sounds as good to me as what I presently use, then it will become a consideration. Until then I will keep listening to and enjoying my class A power amp.

i hope i can keep my flintlock….

electricity is getting more expensive, not less. I ve owned class A heaters, and 250w tube heaters, so there’s the added cost to cool the room.


I have to laugh when someone that spends 20,000 plus on class A amps, then they complain about the electric bill. 

@wjt3
My bad. I have no excuse since I own his amp too.