Accuphase P450 v Bel Canto Evo 4 Gen 1

I have had evo 4 gen 2 and ... cannot recomment it. If you like the sound of digital amps, ICEpower sounds much better. More HF air and delicacy, more soundstage depth, more texture.

If I were you I would look for an used Ayre (can be had for ~ $1300), Pass X-150 or similar class A/AB design which is even better than ICEpower offerings.

I cannot comment on P450.

I own an Accuphase P-350 and it's just great,I like it better than the Forte class A amp I have,which is really good too, Accuphase is great stuff!

I have not heard the Bel Canto Evo 4 Gen 1 but I own both the Brston B100 SST and the Accuphase E-450. I like the E-450 much more and find that it draws music and makes me forget about audiophile terms. Its very listenable and musical! There is someting about the Accuphase that defies description - just cannot describe the sound/music but to say that I am very, very satisfued with the E-450! Could it be the timbre? That quality seems to come up ever so often. Never knew I would end up with a Japanese amplifier but here I am the proud owner of the Accuphase E-450.