What's the Sonic Character of Accuphase Amps?

bwhite: don't get upset by tireguy: he's a recent convert to accuphase and now thinks he has the license to comment on all its products. :) in fact, the "a" series is comprised of two stereo amps that can be bridged and run to clipping in pure class a output; IMO, a pair of bridged a-50v's=audio nirvana. the "p" series of accuphase amps are ss stereo push-pull designs in a number of output varieties; they run in class a output to rated power, thereafter switching to ab. the "m" series comprises a single push-pull mono model (m-2000). all accuphase amps have pretty much "neutral" coloration, tho many find them comfortably "warm" in comparison to, say, boulder or spectral. these are all built-like-a-tank and highly desirable amps. as i implied, however, i'd put my $$ into the "a" series. -cfb

bwhite: yeah, i like tim's humor, too. the a-50v should drive your speakers quite easily. it runs warm but does not heat up like a behemoth tube amp. if you want additional information, send me a private email and i'll put you in touch with a real expert on accuphase products. -kelly

bwhite: i don't know whether the figures in your quoted piece are correct or not, but i can tell you this: tho the a-50v has a rated output of 50w/channel (into 8 ohms), it drives my eidolons to damn near the same levels as my jrdg 8ti, which has a rated power output of 250w/channel(also into 8 ohms). both of these amps produce high current and provide peak power far exceeding their rated output figures. i don't know what speakers you're using but the a-50v is specifically designed to remain stable with loads as low as 1 ohm. -cfb