Perhaps this will help resolve the explanations. In class A, the output devices conduct more or less as the input varies, but never cut off. In other classes, output stages can be cut off (not conducting) during art of the input signal variation while the other half are conducting. That is why one could say that "different parts" of the signal are being handled by "different parts" of the circuitry. This is not a precise technical explanation, but intended to resolve the verbage. The real deal performance wise is whether the output stage is operating on the most linear portion of its characteristic curve. In class A, they are. :)
what is diff: Class "A", "A/B", and "B"
I am confused as to the meaning of the various categories of amps/pre-amps. Is a class A necessarily better than a class a/b or c etc. Would someone care to briefly list some of the brands that fall in these categories and why?
I know, it's a small question.
thanks,
jb
I know, it's a small question.
thanks,
jb