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Re: Class A vs class AB output tube distortion.

2/25/2000 10:34 PM
Mark	Re: Class A vs class AB output tube distortion. Some questions on crossover distortion: What exactly does crossover distortion sound like? Is crossover distortion always present to some degree in AB amps, even when optimally biased? If yes, then is it perceptible to the average ear or just on the scope? If crossover distortion is always there and it can be heard, then I would conclude that class A amps in general would distort in a more pleasing way because of their inherent lack of 'ugly' crossover distortion.

2/25/2000 10:34 PM

Mark

Re: Class A vs class AB output tube distortion.

Some questions on crossover distortion:

What exactly does crossover distortion sound like?

Is crossover distortion always present to some degree in AB amps, even when optimally biased? If yes, then is it perceptible to the average ear or just on the scope?

If crossover distortion is always there and it can be heard, then I would conclude that class A amps in general would distort in a more pleasing way because of their inherent lack of 'ugly' crossover distortion.

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Ken Gilbert q{What exactly does crossover disto... -- 2/25/2000 11:08 PM