Japanese Audio

Japanese audio for me are the 70’s - 80’s (mostly direct drive but also belt drive) tables & 100+ watt amps of the giants of the era (Sony, Denon, Victor etc) or today (Accuphase, TAD etc).

@panchodxb,
You wrote,
A true audiophile and related music isn’t enjoyed at rock concert volume levels. The fine details and the emotions of the artist and his / her music is never captured at such levels

Actually this is how I listen to music (Moderate volume levels) the vast majority of the time, so I understand your point. Certainly this type of approach to music listening coupled with limited domestic space (And other cultural considerations mentioned above) would seem to favor low power amplifiers/efficient speakers. I do acknowledge however that some listeners do prefer louder "cranked up" volumes.

My audio system has been SET amplifier based nearly 12 Yeats and is the best sounding and emotionally engaging I’ve ever had. BTW congratulations on acquiring the Takatsuki TA 501 SET amplifier. I imagine it just sounds fabulous!
Charles

@charles1dad 

Limited space - yes a valid point.

The Takatsuki TAS01 ..... indeed a beautifully crafted unit and sounds magical. The term as you correctly said is “emotionally engaging “.  The unit made me move away from my much powerful and costlier SS units. If you get an opportunity you must audition it.

@panchodxb, 
I am a very happy owner of the Coincident Frankenstein 300b SET mono blocks for nearly 12 years. I have no doubt that your Takasuki 300b SET is an outstanding amplifier.  Perhaps one day I'll have an opportunity to hear one.
Charles