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Ditching Class A Amps due to Heat - Sort of a Poll

A discussion elsewhere about the future of Class A made me wonder how true one statement really is. So the questions are...

Have you done away with your Class A Amp due to Heat concerns?

Will you be moving away from Class A Amp due to Heat concerns?

Will you never buy a Class A Amp due to Heat concerns?

I only have a class A/B unit that does Class A up to 6 watts with almost no heat so really can't speak for those who have used in the past or currently own and run Class A Amps.

brianh61
erik_squires
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NAD's hybrid tech is one of the most innovative amp techs I've seen in recent years.  It runs hotter than Class becayse it has a small Class A in between the Class D.  Very cool stuff and it sounds pretty good too.

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hilde45
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I listen in my basement. It is never ever a problem.

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ghasley
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The car I drive around town is 100% electric, up-spec'd home solar system...so for me class A isn't a problem. Thank goodness because I presently have five different class A amps in residence.

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