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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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audiolabyrinth
4,555 posts
 
There is not a class D amp  in existence that can compare to a good class A amplifier,  and if you hear a state of the art class A amplifier, there is no turning back! 😎
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Jump on a PASS amp asap!!!
oilmanmojo
472 posts
 
i purchased a pass labs xa 30.8 when they came out and have been extraordinarily pleased with the amp. What made it really easy was the way reno hifi allowed a risk free demo. This was my first foray into separates as i had been a receiver fan, primarily with marantz, Rotel etc. The power for a small amp is there as i have not found any record that has overwhelmed it. From simple acoustic to complex jazz or classical, this amp rocks
handymann
380 posts
 
Class A amps are very quick and alive.  There is no substitute for a good Class A bias amp.  I have had both PassLabs and Krells.  Both are good, but you can't beat  a Krell.  I have two 600E's and they have never disappointed.
t63
7 posts
 
I have a pair of Cary SLM D7 monoblocks. Pure class A. I love them, so yes. Like all gear beauty is in the ear of the listener and tube choice makes a big difference. I prefer to adjust sound with tubes and a preamp that has tone controls and eq switches. Used the pair cost only 1000 and kicks ass compared to anything I've ever owned. Yep, they are around 30 years old and still kickin. Go for it, class A rules. :-)
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