How long does Class A have?


Hi Guys/Gals
 I have a Sugden A21SE which is a Pure Class A single ended design, I absolutely love this musical amplifier with its strangely plentiful 30wpc, it runs hots as they do, I always enjoy watching the faces of my uninitiated friends when they touch it after I mention they get hot, lol.
But in this modern green era I wonder just how long do Class A amplifiers have before Greta Thunberg gets wind of this inefficient method of creating sound and pisses on the parade?

Thoughts?
mrmeaner

Showing 1 response by rosco88

Yeah Sugden .. a big fan .. P and C 51’s and also 2 integrated in the Past.

They are energy efficient as they do multiple tasks. Amplification and heating in 1 unit, how good is that !!! Perfect for cold climates, though lets not mention hot locations. These class D things can only do one thing ... pftttt

As others say sling a solar panel or 3 on your roof and you are instantly green and world luv’d .. I have 15Kw burbling along on my roof and am anxiously waiting for the day Batteries are actually cost effective !!

When you think of upgrading look at the Accuphase Class A amps, I now run an A70 behind a Supratek Dual DHT pre, BTW another valve heating unit !!
Long Live Class A and may your Class A amp continue to be a blessing.

Enjoy and stop worrying and dreaming about Greta .. Lol ..