Explain Amp classes & how effects sound?

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Not only is this subjective in general, but varies by manufacturer, circuitry design, implementation and other aspects. You may want to go to Wikipedia or something to get a general (very general) idea on what the different amp classifications even mean.

I don't think it is truly possible to classify the sound of an amp strickly by the classification of the design used. If this were the case, all Class A amps would have the same general sound characteristics, and this certainly is not the case.

The simplest way to think about it is in terms of effencey; Class A draws full power all the time, usually about 4 watts for every watt of rated output. So they will be large and run very hot. As you progress down the alphabet the amps become more efficient and run cooler and can be made smaller. Does this affect sound quality? Many think so but others are happy with the sound they get; only you can judge.

Thanks...so a class T amp would run cooloer than a Class A, thus a smaller chassis. I get it