[net.audio] Class A/AB amplif

tk@ecn-ee.UUCP (04/03/84)

#N:ecn-ee:16600003:000:381
ecn-ee!tk    Apr  2 16:42:00 1984

Will someone explain the difference between a Class A and a Class AB
amplifier? I just bought a Yamaha integrated amp that allows me to
switch operation between A and AB. The only difference that I am sure
of is the greater heat output when it's in "Class A mode"; my ears
aren't so sure.  

Thanks from an audio_novice,

	Tom Kirk 
{allegra|decvax|harpo|teklabs|ucbvax}!pur-ee!tk