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

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. 

Go to hifishark.  Search "sold" for Accuphase.  You can restrict the geographical area.  That will give you a good idea what models you might be able to afford that are located in Canada and the US.

I don't mean to throw a wrench into the works but it seems that you have enough budget to buy a nice pair of Tannoys or Harbeths with money left over to buy a new integrated that will sound great. I'd scratch the Magnepans (too demanding in location and seating) and the OHM Walshs (unique but your other choices are more solid)

@russ69 

Which new integrated amps comparable to used Accuphase or Luxman in your mind?

czar2000, I see.

Actually I myself was thinking about doing the same - getting used Accuphase integrated from Japan. There is almost nothing used in the US or Canada.

But I do strongly prefer class A. I just decided to postpone this for a year or two at least.

Good idea to ask US Accuphase dealers about if they have or expect soon what you might want.