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

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I want to thank everyone for the above explanations of how a Class A amplifier works. I explained Class A to someone at my gym today and he got. A miracle! Thanks again to everyone. Great job.