Explain what is a clean power amplifier?


Can someone explain what makes and define what a clean power amplifier is or does?  I have googled and searched the forum and haven't found a simple explanation to grasp. 

Thanks
trevanian

Showing 1 response by kairosman

OP, study what signal to noise ratio is, that is a relatively quick way to determine if an amp is "clean".

Also, as others mentioned, don't focus too much on "cleanliness" in amp measurements as that attribute won't necessarily tell you if you will like how a particular amp sounds.