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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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jim5559
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I have a Cary Super Anp with 2 monos on same body.

25 w a side an 200% constant for trannys 50 watts aside Class A.

k-88 .

Ran it 48 eight hours straight , just made my room hot ,

Makes a large jump in tone and depth in the classical and jazz I listen to ,on 2 main Quad and Totem that both take some power ! My 2K Omega’s are fantastic

on jazz with one driver , but 25 watt Cary is too much for them .

 

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