Accuphase amplifier choice

I find that both the Accuphase P-4600 and A48-S amplifiers are great, super-fast, punchy, clean and bost effortless macro dynamics.

Sonically, I find that the A48-S is more delicate and sweeter with rich-tones. I can attest to the fact that Accuphase Class-A amplifiers are known to produce authentic timbres and a spaciously layered, soundstage. I can only imagine what the A80 can do!

Yes ATC 50 passive spkrs are incredible but the first time I heard the 100 actives I was floored. But this is a different  topic.  Will the Accuphase A-48S drive ATC passive 100s? I'm not sure. Maybe the P4600 can,  but the P-7500 and A-80 most definitely will. ATC could easily be my next spkr so If it was me,  I'd  go with the A-80. 

Enjoy your new toy it's great therapy.happy listening and don't forget new cables to match they do make a difference, that should get the party going.

@milpai My speakers are 88 db @ 4 ohms, so even less efficient than yours. My A-80 has zero trouble driving them. In fact, it drives them better than my previous Vitus amp which was a behemoth.

@arafiq , I did not realize that. Nevertheless the A-80 seems to be built to handle low impedance loads. But I am worried that for the genres of music I play, the A48s might not be able to handle it.

@dpac996 what is your current amplifier? Do you still have the P-4600 or moved on? I am also thinking that the P-4600 will sound good in my system.

@fire_water you already have a fantastic system. But I know what the SCM100ASLT sounds like. These pulled me into the ATC room at AXPONA 2017. They were playing DaftPunk's "Lose Yourself To Dance" and it was so "groovy". Amazing musical experience more than sound.

@milpai I was so impressed with the P-4600 I ordered the P-7500 as my final standalone amp. Next move will be to Integrated when we downsize house (when all the kiddos are out). I had Simaudio Moon 761 for a year (still love that amp) and was going to go with the 861 as the final monster amp, but was able to pivot to Accuphase to test out the price comparable P-4600 to the 761 and quickly discovered I preferred the Accuphase “sound” so made the move to the P-7500. I think the P-4600 is still available. PM me if interested.

@dpac996 , you still have kids at home - why would the P-7500 be your final standalone amp I wish you a healthy long life.

Congratulations on the P-7500. Would love to see it in your system - if you can post a pic. But thanks for the feedback. I have had high regards for the Moon products. For some reason after reading the user experiences I feel that they are slightly towards the cooler side of neutral. Maybe this is system dependent. But the thing that is common to these 2 brands are the build quality.