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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
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audioguy85
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NO! That would be stupid! Heat is inherent in the design/class A....and people should have known that prior to buying. Also, huge exaggerations about how much heat is produced. Will you stop using your oven? Jeez....lastly....If I AM paying MY electric bill, who the he** cares what amp I’m running? Aye yi yi...

 

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jerryg123
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@erik_squires Yep had an old Bel Canto that was Ice Powered I think it sounded better than that NAD.

Cheers. 

bluorion
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I have a Sugden A21 Signature and yes, it gets warm but not super hot. It cools down rather quickly. I did my research before purchasing it and knew that class A amps get warm. I don't have any problems with that at all.

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retiredfarmer
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Well one thing for everyone  not to forget is  science.  If the science is right about global warming  the science  is also right about nuclear  winter. So thank the lord for the Ohio  class submarines  anytime the world is in danger the Ohio s are there for our safety with a push of a button the global warming is over.  

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