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Is class A better at low volume?

I've had 2 class A amplifiers in my system. One was a Mastersound tube amp and the other was a Luxman SS. I thought both played really well at low volumes. The word forward is probably not correct, but maybe very detailed with good control and little effort? Anyone know if this is a trait of class A amps?
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bjesien
audiomax
161 posts
 
Yes.
My Accuphase E550 is a 30w class A Integrated and it sounds outstanding at low volume.
gslone
274 posts
 
Yes!!!
beavis
272 posts
 
Not necessarily. Most Class AB SS amps are biased to a degree into Class A. So it depends on how the manufacturer biases the amp & your definition of "low volume."
elevick
2,439 posts
 
Many class A amps are class A for the first 10% or 10 watts. After that they switch to A/B. Some amps are purely class A and won't switch. The easiest way to know is the amps power rating. If it is only a 30 watt amp (ie Pass or Threshold) it is most likely pure A. If it is higher rated, it probably will switch when pushed hard (aragon 200 watt?).
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