Accuphase amplifier choice

I love the meters and the led output also gives a digital number. In talking with a technician that fixes all amplifiers he seldome works on acciphases and showed me the internals. He just thinks the biuld quality is at the top. I have the m 1000 amps and even though they are old they run fantastic. I agree if you can find a dealer to let you try it at home great. Enjoy the hunt.

“I am worried that the same might apply to my speakers”
@milpai 

I believe my last post pretty much laid out your best course. I have an idea…let’s chat over PM. 

@toronto416 , I have read that review

@lalitk  got your PM and PM also sent.

One member here just had this to say about his Accuphase A-80 amplifier: 

"I can say without a hint of exaggeration that this is by far the best amp I’ve owned. No contest. It produces a sound that is harmonically rich, tonally dense, and perfectly balanced from top to bottom. Absolutely no lack of bass whatsoever. It’s an amp that caters to the music lover first and foremost. Period"

While I don’t have the A-80, I can tell you that the A-48S is also the best amplifier I’ve had.  I had the P4600-S but then traded it in for the A-48S after I demo’d Fyne Vintage 15 spkrs and immediately sensed the rich harmonics and smoothness that this amplifier offered. The P4600 is a great amplifier but the A48-S appeals to me more.  I can also tell you that the A48-S which is extremely non fatiguing and gives me endless hours of musical bliss. I will upgrade to the A-80 - bragging rights if anything - but I’m extremely content with my Accuphase A-48S.  FYI, my A48-S is paired with an Accuphase C2300 preamplifier,  Accuphase DC-37 Processor,  Innuos Pulsar and Klipsch LaScala AL5 speakers. 

@fire_water ,

Thank You for posting your experience. You have one heck of a room and setup. Very warm and inviting. And if I had the 2 speakers that you mention in your post, then the A-48S would be the amp I would have instantly purchased. I am not sure why you would spring for the A-80 - but that is the nature of our hobby. Both of the speakers you mention are very high sensitive speakers. In fact the Klipsch's sensitivity is on a different level.

I have finally made up my mind after interacting with quite a few folks here and elsewhere, along with AI and have come to the conclusion that for the kind of sound I am looking for, I would go with an Accuphase Class AB amp rather than a Class A amp. Hypothetical situation - even if I could afford the A-80, I would have chosen the P-7500. I will be going with the P-4600 amplifier.

Anyone using banana lugs with the Accuphase OR does it only support spade. The technical literature shows only spades and not bananas. Some reviews did mention bananas, but used only spades in the videos.