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Some clarification

I think it fine to classify an amplifier that is class A only for a fraction of its specified output power as Class AB even if it might end up spending most/all of its time operating in a class A regime. But, as pure solid state class A amplifiers are uncommon and class B is very rare (AFAIK) I also think classification with such fervor pretty pointless.
In your follow-up posts I see the inclusion of single-ended amplifier load lines. These are not relevant to solid state push-pull output stages, which can produce load current above their bias point as required (but only in one direction, hence the need for push-pull). And then I remebered having this discussion once before on AA and after a search it turned out to be with you!



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