Luxman 590AXII. Replaced a tube preamp/cllass AB amp setup. Dissipates 400w continuous, which is welcome this time of the year, as I get up about 4 hours before my wife, and the house heater doesn't go on until she's up. Room is nice and cozy. Summers are mitigated by an efficient ceiling fan.
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.
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For 2-ch system, I use NcoreMP, 6 channels (LXmini + subs) use 0.8 A (120VAC = 96W) including power to N130 - everything runs cold. For HT system, the Denon X6400H (class A/B) runs so hot, I added a cooling fan, which is very noisy when it turns on, and is distracting while watching movies. Having that experience, I avoid gear that needs cooling and/or is very inefficient for myself. I also wouldn't let heat prevent me from chosing gear that is worth the compromise - if I thought it was worth it. |
@dekay I use an Atma-Sphere Class D amplifier to drive Quad ESL 57s (15-ohm nominal) with no issues. |
I've owned a Krell 100wpc space heater for 30 years, I kinda like the natural warmth in winter. Seriously, I've got a big room and, even then, it can get too warm in summer, so I have to open the door that sits between the speakers. Found out quickly that I preferred the sound with the door open. No more problem with the heat and I have never found a different transistor amp that does acoustic instruments as well as the Krell. Keeping it! |
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