You will still get good sound from a cold class A design, it will just sound even better once warmed. That's true, to a lesser extent, with class A/B amps. Some amp manufacturers tout how their amps run class A up to certain wattage before switching to class A/B operation. One of those amps could be a good compromise for your situation.
Living room system: class A or AB amps?
Would class A be suitable for a living room system? Apart from hi-fi listening sessions, it's also used a lot for watching TV.
Would it make more sense to get good class AB amplifiers, which can be switched on permanently without drawing huge amounts of power? I wouldn't want to warm-up an amp first before getting good sound.
For this system, I have so far only purchased the speakers: Focal Stella Utopia Evo. Room is big: 1,200 square feet with openings to hallways.
I'd consider to pair them with Gryphon Mephisto and Pandora. But that's class A...
Opinions and amp suggestions are welcome!
Would it make more sense to get good class AB amplifiers, which can be switched on permanently without drawing huge amounts of power? I wouldn't want to warm-up an amp first before getting good sound.
For this system, I have so far only purchased the speakers: Focal Stella Utopia Evo. Room is big: 1,200 square feet with openings to hallways.
I'd consider to pair them with Gryphon Mephisto and Pandora. But that's class A...
Opinions and amp suggestions are welcome!