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		jeffbee on Nov 7, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Build your own professional-grade audio amp on the... If you're the kind of person who equates harmonic distortion with "warmth" you're in for a big treat with these Nelson Pass designs. On objective measurements these are just about the worst amps you can buy (or build). We're talking about 2nd harmonics at only -50dB. Warm AF.

pjc50 on Nov 7, 2020 [–]

Bias current of 1.45A (not ma!) means it'll be pretty warm to the touch too.

The only advantage is simplicity for teaching purposes. Doesn't get simpler than class A.

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