14-Jul-2016, 08:39
(14-Jul-2016, 02:05)Dr Tone Wrote: This .5% vs 2% class A is a little weird. A listen will be required but I have expectation bias already.
At first is does appear odd, the initial reaction has to be I want more class A, not less, However, when you think through how ADH works, I think this is a case of the amplifier becoming more efficient and more powerful, not more 'digital'. It did not sound 'less class A'. that is for sure! I did actually want to ask about this during the presentation, but it was one of those occasions where a few people were chipping in with questions and things moved on and it dropped out of context. Having listened to the amp for a while I forgot all about the class A thing (this should tell you something!) so I didn't think to ask later. I guess there will be many other 'launches' coming up, so we will have to pass the baton on with this one. Who's next!
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