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EPISODE · Jan 24, 2026 · 21 MIN

Two AI protagonists debate whether Class AB or Class D amplification is better

from The HiFi Hobbyist Podcast · host alan gillies

In last week's podcast we looked at the different amplifier classes and how they linked to the sound quality of key exemplar amplifiers of each type. One of the conclusions was that the vast majority of modern amplifiers are either Class AB or Class D. For this week's podcast, we have generated a debate between two AI protagonists, one championing the virtues of Class AB, the other, the benefits of Class D amplifiers.  For accompaniment, we have stuck with electronic techno by Nick Panek, this time a track entitled "Ridiculous". It is hosted by Pixabay and used under a Pixabay licence. I hope that you enjoy the debate. Happy listening!

In last week's podcast we looked at the different amplifier classes and how they linked to the sound quality of key exemplar amplifiers of each type. One of the conclusions was that the vast majority of modern amplifiers are either Class AB or Class D. For this week's podcast, we have generated a debate between two AI protagonists, one championing the virtues of Class AB, the other, the benefits of Class D amplifiers.  For accompaniment, we have stuck with electronic techno by Nick Panek, this time a track entitled "Ridiculous". It is hosted by Pixabay and used under a Pixabay licence. I hope that you enjoy the debate. Happy listening!

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