Plinius class A vs. class AB sound difference?


I am considering purchasing a Plinius amp. I have read that many audiophiles do not hear a difference in an SA100 when it is switched between class A and Class AB modes of operation. If this is indeed the case, then would a Plinius 8200p (power amp; not the integrated) which is supposedly the same class AB circuitry found in the SA100, sound identical to the SA100?
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I agree with Judit: you owe it to yourself to hear the SA102.

I traded up to the SA102 from an 8200 integrated. For the money, the 8200 is great, but no match for the SA102. The 8200 is rated at 175 watts at 8 ohms, and the SA102 is 125 watts at 8 ohms. But the SA102 is capable of delivering something like 4500 watts at clipping and even the gutsy 8200 can't match that. The SA102 can really swing that woofer like no other amp I've heard (except the SA250).

As to your question, Symphony Sound is theoretically correct, but I admit I can't hear a difference between A and A/B on the SA102. But who cares - this amp is awesome!
Here is another vote for the Plinius SA-102. As far as your question on the difference from A/B to class A, in my system it's quite noticeable. Much more subtle detail and more spacial clues. The definition of each note is more realistic. I must advise that on my older less revealing system the differences of the original SA-100 were not as pronounced but still easily discernable. I would not advise anything less than Class A if your looking for the ultimate and your system is capable of delivering.
I totally agree with all review before me on this forum,
its obvious they own and indeed they are full of information
and i learned too. Thanks you guys.
Let me just share, to my experience with my plinius
mark 11 when i played to AB its really good, but to me
switching to A its a differrent level of listening,IMHO i
notice the first 10 to 15 minutes after switching to Class
A i dont hear the difference too, at least 1 hour after
music began to involve me more,it disect the inner part
of the emotions of the music,more transparent and clearer.
but i believe i like the Class A mode.
anyway thanks again.
Does the Plinius 102 run hot in ab mode ?? --- I have a problem with a heater in the house during the summer months, and was hoping to be able to run it in ab mode and still get good sound.......
To elaborate on my response - I agree with Jayctoy's description, after reading this post I listened to my amp in class ab for a few nights and was less involved in the experience than in class a. It is nice to be back to class a, it is more liquid and pure. In class a the music has a nice 'inner glow'. This is fine amplifier.

I guess switching back and forth between the two tells you very little, I agree it must take a while for the change to occur.