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Question about Accuphase A60 amp

Hello,

I'm interested in buying the Accuphase A60 amp. My only concern is about its (relatively) low max power.
I would like to ask all the A60 owners here what is the max power that they have reached in listening use with this amplifier (and with what kind of speakers) ?
The max value that was displayed by the power meter in front of the amp.
Thanks for all answers.
nico_g
nico_g OP
35 posts
 
Nobody has a A60 amp ?
The users of A50 or A50V could answer too, because thoses amps are very close of the A60, IMHO.
ooslik
17 posts
 
Nico G,

I have a A50v and I wouldn't worry about the low power...it runs at class A for the entire 50 watts. This amp puts out probably more power cleanly than 90% of the amps on the market today. The amp will drive any speaker down to a 1ohm load. It is very sweet and smooth in sound I have had mine for the past 6 years and is the one piece of gear that I do not mess with. the led has only shown that about 2-3 watts max when I was really pushing the volume.....it just does not break a sweat.
nico_g OP
35 posts
 
Thnaks for your answer, ooslik.
I think my choice is almost done : I have seen a reseller today that propose me a fair price...
What is your speaker, for my information ?
bomberman
13 posts
 
Hello Nico

I have accuphase A60 for about 3 months.I'm very happy with it. This is my personal review about my amps.

I choose a60 because it's best for treble and mid sounds (compare to mark levinson, krell, mcintosh; my personal experienced).
Some weak point is bass control. A60 provides good quality of bass but slightly slow response, DF =100 (problem may occur because most of my CDs are rock and heavy metal).
This amps running hot but less than krell, pure class A operation.

Nico, Don't worry about max power, as follow;
1. Most of musics need few watts at listening level. Most of my CD used about 1-4 watts (from digital display).
2. Current is also important for drive speakers. And A60 is high current and stable power load for any ohms loads, 8,4,2 and 1 ohm.
3. Check for your speaker drivers, especially bass driver. If it's not too big as 15", no problem with A60. Bass may not be tight is bass driver is large.
4. Check for your room size. A60 is good for small and mid size listening room.
5. About power, A60 is bridgable amps. Two amps in bridgable mode may solve some problem about max power load.

Now i'm connected A60m amps with my focal electra1027Be. Sound smooth, neutral, relax, good quality bass and warm sound. It's excellent for my CDs from acoustic songs, stones, deep purple,...black eyes peas,... METALLICA and PANTERA!!!

***Treble and mid are heaven***

My comment may help you Nico.

Believe in your ears than reviews, brands and dealers.

Pongpan
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