Buying a Luxman L505z from Japan

Yamaha 100 wpc    $999. is worth considering

Reserve for Peaks" check the High Dynamic Power for 8/6/4/2 ohms

https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/hifi_components/a-s801/specs.html#product-tabs

are you open to other ideas?

HiFiHeaven has many great deals on used

Rogue, Hybrid Tube Preamp/SS Amp, 185 wpc, $1,699.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/117172302817?mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=95d8ca82-46a1-11f1-8062-366435346230

Their Open Box Integrated Amp listing

https://hifiheaven.net/product-category/specials/open-box/?s=integrated+amp&order=menu_order&manufacturer=

@nwres where did you purchase yours from? @easystreamer its exactly what you said

There is a used US Market 507z unit in excellent condition (9/10) for sale at TMR for $7,000. You could probably make a deal for $6500 plus $135 shipping.

I went through the same exercise before purchasing a US Accuphase unit. In the end, I justified it by planning to keep it for the rest of my life.  I wanted to maintain access to service and parts in the future, if needed.

Here is an ACUPWR step down transformer that looks to be heavy duty compared to some others on AMZN.