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Class A amps

I've read a few articles on class A amps but still don't have a good understanding of how it affects sound quality. I've even seen amps which can be swithced into class A mode or AB. Does anyone have experience with this type of unit? Does class A have a true audible advantage or can it be detected only by test instruments? If it is audible, in what resepects? Thanks, Rick M.
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jerryg123
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@invalid. I am curious how you are making that determination?
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eugene81
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I've owned many excellent class A amps.  I've settled on a class AB and a class D integrated for my systems and they produce the best sound I've experienced in my home.  Topology certainly doesn't tell the whole story of what an amp sounds like.
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We no understand black hole or why woman trying to make conversation with me at the gym but we know everyone brain wired to like something best. All blonde and brunette like me equal but me thinks ear and speaker prefer certain topology best.
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Class A amps

I’ve read a few articles on class A amps but still don’t have a good understanding of how it affects sound quality.
One simple thing, zero cross over distortion, changing from class-a to class-b .
A great designed class-A solid state cannot be bettered

If you patient read this
https://www.firstwatt.com/pdf/art_a40.pdf

Cheers George
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