Ditching Class A Amps due to Heat - Sort of a Poll


A discussion elsewhere about the future of Class A made me wonder how true one statement really is. So the questions are...

Have you done away with your Class A Amp due to Heat concerns?

Will you be moving away from Class A Amp due to Heat concerns?

Will you never buy a Class A Amp due to Heat concerns?

I only have a class A/B unit that does Class A up to 6 watts with almost no heat so really can't speak for those who have used in the past or currently own and run Class A Amps.

brianh61

I may have already commented about the Voyager GaN 350 amp. I just one FS on USAudioMart at a terrific price. He's in IN

Am currently running a Nakamichi PA-5.

Have been wanting two BEL 1001’s since I started four-plus years ago.

(Yes, I know there’s a controversy about whether they are true Class A.)

I’ve never thought of heat as a problem, just something to be managed, though I mistrust electronics you can fry an egg on.

Clio and Ralph:

Thanks for the feedback.

The D amps are pretty old (maybe 20 years).

I may try adding an 8 ohm wire-wound to the Sharp as It's set up now @ the computer.

I haven't seen the Sonic Impact's for years - not certain if I kept them.

I'm down to one Sharp system now (2 died and I gave 2 away).

Class D is good for the spare bed/computer room as it has a large wall to wall window and no air conditioning.

 

DeKay