In article .com,
Peter Wieck wrote:
On Oct 24, 10:48 am, John Byrns wrote:
Technically correct stuff snipped.
John:
I agree with what you say inasmuch as it is *absolutely* technically
correct. But the amplifier you posit is still a Class AB unit and/or a
unit that has been modified to make only Class A - and therefore NOT a
Class AB unit anymore - and as a 'modified' A not really all that hot-
sh*t an A either?
Point being that the GM V8 remains a V8 even though it is *capable* of
operating in 4 or 6 cylinder modes - albeit at much a much reduced PtW
ratio.
The GM 4-6-8 is not a good analogy because it has 8 cylinders even when
only 4 are operating. The class A vs. class AB amplifier is a different
situation because the only fundamental difference between the two is the
setting of the bias pot. If you ask nicely I might go in to some of the
non essential differences between the two.
I am not trying to be simplistic, just clear on what is meant and what
is implied. As things look from the discussion here, only Patrick is
discussing this with Douglas on equal terms.
I wouldn't put Douglas, a.k.a. Multi-grid, on equal terms with Patrick.
And the side issue of all this is that
between George, Bret and Andre, the atmosphere in this NG has been
pretty toxic of late. Maybe all three of them should take a rest and
let the air clear... although I do have my doubts as to George being a
discrete individual and not a sock-puppet.
Who is "George", I haven't noticed anyone, "discrete individual" or
"sock-puppet", by that name participating in this discussion?
Regards,
John Byrns
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