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

I have been using tube gear for several years now and will never give them up. However, I recently borrowed a FirstWatt F6 from a friend. After I listened to it for a few hours I made an offer and now it is mine. I just ordered a pair of Tekton Double Image speakers to pair with it. The purity and accuracy of its sound won me over. Now I have an outstanding set of tube gear and what I perceive to be an equally amazing Class A amp. I will keep it, heat and inefficiency be damned. 

No heat concerns here. My pair of 1980s Crown PS/200 amps benefit from a really good chassis design that keeps them very cool without a need for any fans. Actually cold when playing music not even close to being hot at idle.

I don't have air conditioning.  I had to abandon (at least in the summer time) my 400W class a amp for a 180W class A amp.  (I'm talking watts of heat, nothing to di with watts per channel which is close to single digits).

Jerry

Pass XA25 owner.  I am inconsistent concerning leaving it on or off.  Last month my energy bill was for 300KWh.  The amp gets to 120F at most.  I like it, I won't get rid of it.