Living in Japan. Any opinions on amplifiers?

Living here I figured I would be in audio heaven but it seems like Japan falls in love with certain brands and ignores others. Since I need to buy something here 100V I’m wondering if any of you have an idea of underrated/overlooked value products currently in production. I know this sounds like a lame question and that I should do research but my Japanese still sucks and I thought there might be a few of you who are familiar with what is available here now. I have looked at vintage Luxman and there are a lot available but I thought a current production amp would be more practical and utilized modern technology Ie streaming etc.

todd_segal01-31-2021 2:41pm

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millercarbon Details Discussions Posts This discussion 12,531 posts 01-31-2021 at 04:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Don't make it harder than it needs to be. Call Dave Thompson at Raven. Tell him you need 100V. Have him set you up with a Raven Blackhawk and step down transformer. Fall in love with the sound and have a real life amp made in Texas amp to sell. Get the Blackhawk it has a four step premium powder coat finish, they like their audio shiny over there.
jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 01-31-2021 at 04:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete todd having spent much time in japan, i suggest you heed the solid advice of @petg60 (and ignore the other random comments from the cheapseat know-it-alls) it is spot on find a well reputed local high end shop, see what they have - audio note, air tight, accuphase, esoteric etc etc - wonderful stuff, some of which is japan home market only have fun, good luck
twoleftears Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,318 posts 01-31-2021 at 06:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you're eventually looking to bring it back to the US, then Accuphase is the way to go. If not, then all of the Japanese brands mentioned. Also, other brands like Marantz and Denon make models that don't make it to Europe or the US, and they tend to be the higher-end models.
arafiq Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,662 posts 01-31-2021 at 06:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Put Leben on your list as well.
jond Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,778 posts 01-31-2021 at 08:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete For tubes: Air Tight, Kondo, Shindo, Leben, Luxman,Concert Fidelity, come to mind. SS: Accuphase, Luxman, Esoteric to name a few.