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From: tomp@vicom.com (Tom Pohorsky)
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Subject: Re: Power Hog Class A Amps
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Date: 22 Sep 90 15:46:48 GMT
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>Audio Research Classic 60 power amplifier draws 370W at idle.
>That's far more than your refrigerator draws when its running.
>is it really necessary for a class A amp to draw this much power at idle?

If a Class A amp in "on" and ready to operate, it will be drawing
bigtime power, by the very nature of class A. There are a few
companies that recognize the waste in this, and have an "idle"
mode that keeps the machine warmed up without drawing the big
power that class A bias warrants. Counterpoint maybe ?? Anyone
know specific brands/models that do this ??


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