Accuphase fans. Newer & Lower vs Older & Higher model?

@inna

Yes they won’t repair domestic products and that’s why I ask how old is too old. Fortunately, I have an engineer friend who can fix as long as he could find a schematic, just in case.

I prefer class AB to A just because of the heat, And I want little extra power since my family room is open floor all the way to the eating area and kitchen.

As for speaker and others, I am thinking of Tannoy Sterling, Harbeth M30.2, Magnepan LRS, Spendor A7 or S3/5SE, Ohm Walsh 2000, Proac response D2S, in orders. Optional REL subwoofers as needed.

Source will be Tidal and home network streaming to Topping, Denafrips, or Gustard DAC.

@jjss49

I agree. 15 year is the max lifespan without performance degradation

1+ inna

@czar2000 just curious, are you open to purchasing a used unit from within the USA and if so have you done a search for one?

@lak 

Of course I'm open to used in USA market. But my max budget is 10K total, and for the amplifier is upto $5,000 (maybe I can stretch little more, depends upon speaker & DAC purchase).

I suspect USA version is almost double the price of japanese? 

I understand audio budgets but I suggest you start searching in the USA for an Accuphase amp. If an amp is purchased from outside the USA, you will need to pay for shipping, both ways, for repairs to Japan, for example.

My friend purchased a preowned amp, it stopped working and it cost $3,000 for shipping (both ways) to Switzerland for repairs.

In addition to eBay and Audiogon, I suggest you contact USA Accuphase retailers and ask them for preowned units. You never know what might happen until you ask.   I suggest you tell the retailer your budget amount and see what happens.