Accuphase Design Concepts

Thank you for sharing this excellent and fascinating interview!

As of October 2024 Accuphase had 82 employees and produce only 6,000 units per year thanks to a deliberate policy of non-expansion.

50 years ago they had about 70 employees., and so have not grown very much.

Great watch, thanks for posting it. I always forget about Accuphase but they really do make exceptional gear.

I am very much enjoying my Accuphase components - power supply, pre-amp and amps.  Superlative build quality and sound - keepers for the long-haul...

.......just hope they don't break. All I am going to say on that one. : ( 

@garebear 

Strange comment. Their build quality and reliability is legendary. There are still original integrated amps from the 70s and 80s still operating. Accuphase considers the reliability a failure if they have even one. One of the highest reliability benchmarks in the industry. Just in case they also maintain parts inventory for years on their models since they remain in operation for decades.