Too bad Hegel and Krell are both made in China.
Higher-End Class A/B vs. Class A Integrateds
I’ve been thinking about downsizing from separates to an integrated amp. I’ve noticed that some companies have both class A and class A/B amps that are both pretty expensive such as Luxman for example. Hegel seems to be well received and they’re not true class A as far as I know.
I was kind of under the impression that class A was better than class A/B due to lower distortion yet again, there are some well reviewed class A/B amps that are as pricey as some class A amps.
To be clear, it’s really not the price I’m concerned about. It’s the fact that some integrated amps $5000 and up are still only Class AB.
How do these higher priced class AB amps sound in comparison to true class A amps?
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Are you looking for just a Stereo integrated amp? Do you need HDMI inputs? If you are just looking for Stereo and no HDMI, I can recommend Outlaw Audio, I have there RR2160MKll and it is awesome and M8 Subwoofer. It can handle speakers down to 2 ohms has Analog Bass Management has a fantastic phono pre amp. But also has a digital side with internet radio and a nice app for streaming (ethernet port and wifi). Plenty of analog RCA inputs but a couple of toslink digital inputs and a good DAC. They only sell manufacturer direct so it is priced good. It’s a beast!! There headquarters is just a few towns over from me in Easton Ma. https://outlawaudio.com/shop/ Steve Guttenberg does a good review on it here |
How do you think any of your post, some of which is wrong, refute or illustrate my post? The idea that Class A is always lower distortion than Class A/B is simply not correct. It is only correct about one particular type of distortion. Pass for instance is famously and proudly high distortion even in Class A operation. |
Hegle is an excellent brand and now is a great time to be looking at the brand. They just replaced the H590 with the H600 and they are selling their remaining H590’s at about half price! The rumor is that the H390, ( which is what I have) is going to be replaced soon with the H400 and I believe they are on sale for $4000 instead of $6000.Both are class A/B and seen to be built like tanks. If I can convince the wife, I’m hoping to get the H590 soon. All the best. |
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