Question about Class A


So I read all the time how awesome Class A Amps/Integrated's (SS and Tube) are.

I currently have a Vincent SV-500 Hybrid and feel it sounds really good.

But I have this itch now to hear what Class A would sound like and would it be a big difference to my current Vincent.

I wanted to ask what are some good Class A Integrated's that I could look into?

I know Pass Labs always comes up and for good reason but those might be a bit out of my budget.

I would say I can probably go to $3K new or used.

Sugden is another brand that I have researched a lot and the A21 retails for around $2500 and there is a dealer in Socal that carries it, so that one is tempting.

Vincent has the SV-237 MK II but I think that is only Class A for the 1st 10 watts into 8-ohms and I have 4-ohm speakers so I am not sure if that would give me any Class A magic. I am sure it would sound similar to my SV-500 but have more base extension.

Could you all recommend any other one's? I have been researching but haven't come across any (SS or Tube).

Thanks

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Showing 1 response by builder3

Jay, if you can find one, the Luxman L-550AX should run around $2500/3000, used and in very nice condition. They're 20W class A, then switch to A/B. I own an L-590AX, which is 30W, I bought it used for $4300, and it looked like new. That amp is one iteration older than the newer, but recently discontinued L-590AXII. Prices vary, some folks ask pretty high prices for a used L-590AXII, but they come up at times for more reasonable money. I believe the models, from oldest to new are A, AII, AX, AXII. Hope this helps, they're great amps.