Explain Class A amp to non audiophile friends


How do I explain a Class A amplifier and a Class A/B amplifier to my non audiophile friends? I tried by saying a Class-A amplifier power devices are conducting a continuous current meaning they are always on. They did not understand and maybe neither do I.

Can someone please explain how a Class A amplifier works vs a Class A/B amp in non technical terms so I can explain it to my friends.
hgeifman

Showing 1 response by buconero117

Don't explain, as there is nothing non audiophile's will ever understand about your obsession. Non audiophile's can only understand what they hear, better or worse. So, leave them with A is better, then let them hear so.