Class A watts vs Class A/B watts


Old question seeking some new answers, Yes I read the archives.
At issue;
Accuphase Class A E550 30w watt integrated
OR
McIntosh MA6900 200 watt integrated.
Driving original Revel Gems @ 87db, 6 ohm nominal drops to 2.5 ohms.
Have a pair of subs to fil in the low end.
BTW We start listening at "normal" volumes but it always winds up loud at some point .
Always wanted Accuphase, give me some ear candy here to help me squeeze the trigger.
wpines
Comparing accuphase to accuphase, I've always prefered to beefier AB amps to their class A. That said, the big macs sound 'right'and 'organic' with most loudspeakers you can name.
I have never heard the class A Accuphase amps, but a mid power class A/B amp reminded me of some Marantz amps I remember from years ago. It was smooth and musical, but lacked the solidity and sonic architecture of the Macs that I have used. Still, a nice sound. And of course, the class A amps are supposed to be a different sound. If that E550 didn't sound very good, I don't think they would be able to get that high price for it.
87db...2.5 ohms...high volume levels as the evening wears on...on 30 watts??? Watts is watts and it sounds like you already know this but want to be talked into the Accuphase amp. Well, I can't recommend it...go with the Mac

Pepe