Luxman 505uxii Class A/B operation


I recently acquired this amp for my Forte IV’s. I would like to know if it operates in class A before going into class AB, and if so, how many watts? I can’t seem to find this information anywhere. Thanks. 

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According to my observation, class A power of an class AB amplifier is approximately 10% of its idle power consumption. The 505uXII idle power consumption (no signal) is 85 watts. I estimate its Class A power to be about 4 to 5 watts per channel.

For example, the Parasound JC 5 has an idle power consumption (not playing music) of 225 watts, and its Class A power is 12 watts, while the Parasound JC 1+ mono block idle power consumption (not playing music) is 275 watts at high bias setting, and the class A power is 25 Watts.

Pass Labs X150 idle power consumption 200 Watts with 11 Watts class A power, X600 mono block idle power consumption 600 Watts with 65 Watts class A power.

 

 

I’m. It sure I’m understanding.  I’ve seen on other websites is a Class A/B