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Accuphase amplifier choice

Hello All,

I have decided to upgrade my Parasound A21 amplifier looking for a more refined sound. The following are the amplifiers that I have in my mind:

Accuphase A-48s
Accuphase P-4600
Coda No. 8 (meterless)
Coda 16.0 (meterless)

Currently I am leaning largely to Accuphase. My dealer says that the Class A 48s will sound better with my ProAc D48R. But I am worried that I will lose dynamics since the Accuphase is only 50W into 8 Ohms. But it doubles all the way into 1 ohm.

The P-4600 is a higher wattage amp and I think it should be able to drive the D48R with ease because it doubles down to 2 ohm load. So I am not concerned with it's ability to drive the ProAcs.

I do have some feedback on the P-4600 from another thread here and appreciate it. But now looking for some comparisons.

Has anyone compared/experienced the Accuphase Vs Coda amplifiers? Any feedback is appreciated.

milpai
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milpai OP
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@dpac996 , you still have kids at home - why would the P-7500 be your final standalone amp sadI 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.

westcoastaudiophile
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milpai, if summer AC bill does not bother you, go Accuphase A class! There is a significant design difference btw A48S and P4600 output stages, A48S is MOSFET based, while P4600 BJT.. I use Class A Accuphase during cold season, and P class in the summer! Overall MOSFET A class amp sounds a bit more transparent for voice, cymbals.. On other hand, P4600 is perfect match to your speakers, and will definitely will give you more fun at high sound levels! 

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dpac996
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@milpai thanks. I’m planning on the Accuphase being in service for a long time :) I will update my system - had it up with the 761 and need to repost. I had the Moon 861 V2, 760A, and the 300 series one . The north amps are amazing. More color and soul than the previous moon amps I had. 
 

 

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fire_water
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@dpac996 The P7500 is an incredible amplifier! SQ is insanely incredible but so is the build quality.  I can look at my Accuphase A-48S and my other Accuphase components all night long. Those knots and buttons feel great. Did I mention THE HEAT SINKS, these are the best I've seen! The champagne colour is subtle and changes with the lighting. Their amps are beasts in sheep's clothing 

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milpai OP
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@westcoastaudiophile , my decision is made with the P-4600. Waiting on some formalities now.

The T+A DAC200 showed me how 1 component can elevate the listening experience of the entire system. The Oppo that it replaced was good, but it was the one holding back the performance of the Rhumba and the ProAcs. The T+A released those 2 and that was when I decided to look for some serious amp. The Parasound A21 is a killer amp for the price. I have absolutely no complaints against it. But I think it is time for a change.

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