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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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ja_kub_sz
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I just had a really good outcome with running my Cambridge Audio Azure 851w's (A/B) in a Bi-amp dual mono setting (200/350) and you could go bridged mono blocks (500/800), though I hear the 800w is generous. Best part is you can find them for $700-900 each used and weigh 40lbs each (80lbs still kinda heavy).

Extremely happy with them and I'm not even pushing their power or my wallet!

Happy hunting!

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