Why are most High End Amps class A


Hello, new here and wondering.

I've recently been looking and reading at Audiogon and see that most "High End Amps" are class A. Currently I own a McIntosh C28 preamp and MC2105 amp. To me they sound fabulous.

Would a "High End" class A sound any better?

Of course I realize that there are very expensive class A's that would blow away my Mac's, but what about say a used class A in the $ 1000.00 to $2000.00 price range?

Thank you so much for your input!
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Showing 1 response by elizabeth

Class A amps run at full power when idling. So if you really want a dual use machine (home heater, and amp) then go for pure class A.
I have a small 50w 'class A' amp, and love it. I would never buy a big class A because of the heat, and strain on the electrical system.