sam500;153106 Wrote: > > A class A or B amp refers to whether the amp switches direction of > something (the current???) for more efficient power usage. > Class A/B/AB sound better than D because they allow a gradual switch > and do not produce Pulse modulation. > Class A/B/AB/D can us solid state (semiconductors) or electronic > transistors. They can also either use capacitors or tubes. Capacitors > allow a sharper cut off than tubes???? There is some debate over which > sound better, but tubes are said to have a warmer sound. > > So that's my understanding so far. How much of it is right? Could > someone help me put the finishing pieces in my puzzle? > > So the amps that have been drawn to my attention are: > Class D: Kharma MP150 monoblocks $6800 > Class AB: Parasound Halo JC 1 Monoblocks $6000 > I'm going to try both of these tomorrow at the music store. Has anyone > else used these? Any good? > Does anyone have a suggestion for a good tube amp in my price range to > try out as well? > > Thanks for all your help fellas, > Sam
Read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Class_A_amplifier for a description of the different amplifier types. All classes have its benefits and disadvantages. I would not worry so much about the technology used; listen to the different choices out there; including cheaper amplifiers. As ezkcdude mentioned, the money might well be better spent on the speaker side. Tom PS. You haven't mentioned what you are using as an amplifier today. -- tomsi42 SB3, Rotel RC-1070/RB-1070, dynaBel Exact, Kimber Kable 4TC and Timbre. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ tomsi42's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2477 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29411 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
