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Class A amplifier alternative?

Hi everyone, 

I am looking for an amp with about 200-300 watt/8ohm/channel for my speakers. People say that Class A is the best to have. However, with this power, Class A amp would be super heavy (for me) The amp at this power is usually 100 lbs or higher. I wonder if there is any other solution here that doesn't compromise the sound quality? My budget is $3000 (used items). 

 

Just FYI, I once tried class D but the sound is very clinical, thin and sterile in my system. 

 

Thank you!

Huy

 

 

quanghuy147

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arcticdeth
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Class a/ab 

run from,D.

 

,,look for a used McCormack, sanders, Sunfire 300 (class h) will destroy a class d amp. 
 Odyssey with all upgrades in khartago cases will be close to your budget. 
 

  Check the gon for a good amp.

be weary of fleabay, unless 100% feedback, lots morons on fleabay. 
 

usaudio,art, Agon, lots used audio dealers, call them, i would drive 2 hours for a good amp. Plus the amp will not endure shipping rattle, dropped by the brainless eejits. 
 

if I had the coin, I would try the carver Raven 350s'

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