Accuphase amplifier choice

Thanks for the comparisons @mm1tt77 

@toronto416 , I remember having responded to one of your threads. The A300 is a dream amp. The point is - will the A-48S be able to drive my ProAcs to the levels I am accustom to?

My room is 16' W X 19' L X 8' H. I sit 8.5' from the speakers
My general listening level is between 75db to 82db.
The room is well treated.

@wig , Thanks for the Soulnote recommendation. But there are no power amps in the budget range I am looking into. I am not interested in an integrated amplifier.

@lalitk I did find a video of the A-48S driving a pair of Magico S3 2023. I have provided the link below. At 7:57 the reviewer states that the Accuphase "doesn't deliver a brute-force explosive bass response, but it's control is excellent". I am worried that the same might apply to my speakers.

Accuphase A-48S driving Magico S3 

@milpai If you are worried that the A-48s may not be sufficient to drive your ProAcs, then you should have no trouble at all with the P-4600.  The P-4600 runs in class A for the first several watts in any case.  As for a class A option, the A-80 may be a better choice, but at a greater cost.  The P-4600 may be the better option at its price point.  These are all highly capable amps that should all be able to drive your speakers.  

My only experience with Accuphase class AB amps is with an E-380 integrated in a second system, and it is a very capable and musical amp driving Joseph Audio Pulsars which are relatively insensitive at 82 or 83 dB.

I think that we have a tendency to overthink things in this hobby and agonize over our options...

I think that we have a tendency to overthink things in this hobby and agonize over our options...

You NAILED it @toronto416 . Such is the case with me because I generally keep my equipment for a long long time. Last speakers were with me for 12 years. Current amp for 15 years. Want to make sure that the hard-earned money is spent well and there should be no regrets afterwards.

As Frank Sinatra sang years ago:  "Regrets, I've had a few, but then again, too few to mention".

The A-48s or P-4600 are both good options - they are like twins.  They have their plusses and minuses, but either one would be a good long term partner.  Neither would be like marrying the wrong woman.