Some Class D amplifiers are getting top ratings now.
Bel Canto REF600M Monoblock $4990/pr. Are a top pick from TAS.
The new cubed Bryston amps are a much lower idle wattage use.
My Bryston 4B'SST² uses 200 watts at idle. The cubed 4B-3 uses less than 100 watts at idle due to lowering the Class A idle. (and they still sound better than the higher Class A idling squared.
Check the specs of new amplifiers on the web. see what the IDLE WATTAGE spec is. Lower is LESS HEAT.
Back in the day Class A was a good indicator of better sound. Not anymore. Amplifier designers have found good sound without the penalty of the heat and power consumption of high Class A
Bel Canto REF600M Monoblock $4990/pr. Are a top pick from TAS.
The new cubed Bryston amps are a much lower idle wattage use.
My Bryston 4B'SST² uses 200 watts at idle. The cubed 4B-3 uses less than 100 watts at idle due to lowering the Class A idle. (and they still sound better than the higher Class A idling squared.
Check the specs of new amplifiers on the web. see what the IDLE WATTAGE spec is. Lower is LESS HEAT.
Back in the day Class A was a good indicator of better sound. Not anymore. Amplifier designers have found good sound without the penalty of the heat and power consumption of high Class A

