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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
luxmancl38
580 posts
 

The amount of people that own Class A stereos is so minuscule they don't have any impact. Most folks I know listen to Alexa for music or own a soundbar for TV. I'm the only odd ball that owns a stereo.

edcyn
1,876 posts
 

Do as your conscience and pocketbook tell you. In any case, as I mention in another thread, when my hot-running Class A Mytek Brooklyn Bridge bit the dust I replaced it with a cool-running Cambridge CXN. Not quite as wonderful-sounding but still a pleasure to listen to.

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jerryg123
3,429 posts
 

Well, I just have to say this to our friends in DC about my Class A amps. 

 

Texas officials unveil a revision to the Gonzales flag in light of the recent power outtages : r/funny

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tomcy6
2,642 posts
 

Get real. Climate change is everyone's problem. 

@hilde45  You're going to have to get rid of those tube amps if you want to start preaching climate change.

Class A amps are way too small in number to have any impact on climate.

+1 jerryg123

testrun
252 posts
 

I switched from tubes because of heat, weight and power tube replacement cost.  Started out experimenting with a few SS amps and ended up with AGD Audions.  Could not be happier.  Still have tubes in my signal path as I running through a Cary SLP05.  Over all very happy!!

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