Accuphase amplifier choice

@milpai, I'm not surprised by your conclusion.  I've owned a couple of Class A amps in the past but not where I could make an appropriate comparison.  Without going back through the whole thread I think you had experience with something from Parasound.  A few years ago I had quite demanding speakers driven by a pair of JC-1s.  Those had switchable bias and even the modest 25 W hi-bias option had noticeably better sonics.

Now with a completely different system (including less demanding speakers) I have a modest (for them) Accuphase E-280 which I find absolutely musically satisfying.

Enjoy yours. 

I run an Accuphase phono stage and like it. I went with Parasound JC1+ mono amplifiers and really enjoy them. If cost is a consideration. I ran a dedicated 20 amp circuit with 10 gauge wire (good for 30 amps) for the amplifiers. 

Both companies are known for their durability, reliability, and long lives.

Thank You @dpac996 

@pryso 

I remember commenting on your simplified system. The Parasond JC-1 is commendable and a very high performing amplifier that is a design by John Curl. I have not seen any bad/average review of that amplifier. The fact that your Accuphase integrated is satisfying after you having owned high performance equipment, says a lot. I am enjoying every time I turn my system on. Thank you!

@regafan 

Yes, I do have 2 dedicated 20 amp lines (same 10 gauge wire) that was put in when I finished the audio room in 2015. The dedicated lines do make a difference. Cheers!

@milpai, Like many who have been in this audio hobby for a long time I've been fortunate to own a number of highly rated components.  I won't boast by throwing out a bunch of names.  But between what I've owned, what I've heard in friend's systems, and decades of attending audio shows I feel confident in praising my modest Accuphase.  ;^) 

@pryso

But between what I've owned, what I've heard in friend's systems, and decades of attending audio shows I feel confident in praising my modest Accuphase.  ;^) 

I do not have an iota of doubt in my mind about that. When you have a passion, you land with an Accuphase!