What are the differences between Class A, AB, and Class D amplifiers?

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What are the differences between Class A, AB, and Class D amplifiers?

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Class A

Class A

Class A

Class AB

Class AB

Class AB

Class D

Class D

Class D

Pulse Width Modulation

Pulse Width Modulation

Pulse Width Modulation

Paul McGowan, PS Audio

What are the differences between Class A, AB, and Class D amplifiers?

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Intro

Intro

Intro

Class A

Class A

Class A

Class AB

Class AB

Class AB

Class D

Class D

Class D

Pulse Width Modulation

Pulse Width Modulation

Pulse Width Modulation

Description

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Intro

Intro

Intro

Class A

Class A

Class A

Class AB

Class AB

Class AB

Class D

Class D

Class D

Paul McGowan, PS Audio

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