Should I buy a Class A Amp.


I would Love to buy a Class A Amp. I have a Sony Tan-80ES Amp right now and I have had it for 19 yrs. To me it sounds Great but I am curious about Class A Amps. Do they really sound better? I am looking at a Krell KSA 200 Amp right now for $2000.00. It is older then my Sony. Is this too much for such an old Amp? Would Love to hear members thoughts on this.  

Blessings, ..........Don.
donplatt

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This is just my opinion, but I think I have heard probably more amps than most people on here, having been in the high end business for 25 years.  Not much I haven't heard.

The absolute best amps that I have owned and heard have been Class A amps.  Something special about that design.  They do suck power and run extremely hot, (the hotter they are, the better they sound).

However, I do agree with the comments above about hearing them in your own system, in your own room, with your own music.

May not be your cup o' tea?
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