pure class A?

Could anyone explain to me what it means when an amp is operating in class A,B,C ect.

Thanks in advance,

Damon

2001impala06-14-2002 1:00pm

audiofile9 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 45 posts 06-14-2002 at 06:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Nice analogy Sean. But is Class B exactly as you describe? I was under the impression that the "drive" is switching over to a second set of transistors or tubes, during the "second" half (or negative swing) of the signal. Or are you not equating the two "halves" with polarity of the signal?
audiofile9 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 45 posts 06-15-2002 at 10:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Unsound, right on! Sean, thanks for the clarification. If you would be so generous, perhaps you could explain the difference between "Single Ended" and "Class A" (and how "push pull" relates)? I've always been fuzzy about the differences there. Perhaps like many others, I assumed Class B was synonomous with PushPull, etc. Have seen the many threads that touch upon these subjects, but have not found any bearing your excellent analogy as above.