What class are 5 channel amps?

aggybong · Post by **aggybong** » Sat Jul 09, 2005 7:39 pm

Can you even do Class D and Class A\B on one amp, or are they all Class A\B?

Ryan from Ohio · Post by **Ryan from Ohio** » Sat Jul 09, 2005 7:51 pm

usually the 4 channels are class a/b and the third sub channel is class d

Post by **GlassWolf** » Sat Jul 09, 2005 7:55 pm

most 4 channel amps are actually two separate/discrete two-channel amps in one housing.
a 5 channel amp is pretty much the same way using two stereo class AB amplifier topologies, and a class D topology for the subwoofer channel.
a few newer ones I believe are pure class T throughout since that allows for more efficiency and full range operation with a smaller footprint and less heat.