I would think given the value of the components you are dealing with that a trip to a city to hear them. Make it a weekend mini-vacation. Schedule time at a couple audio stores for a couple hours of listening to two or three integrated amps… maybe Accuphase, Audio Research, and Pass.
Is Accuphase a good match for my system?
I am considering changing to Accuphase amplification for my system.
While I have never heard Accuphase amplification and do not have an opportunity to do so, I admire their products and would like to add if a good match.
The system currently matches an Esoteric F-07 integrated with Sonus Faber Cremona M’s, and is further described in my profile. The F-07 is great, and I might also consider moving up the Esoteric line as an alternative.
Questions:
1) What differences might I hear from making a change to Accuphase?
2) Which Accuphase components (integrated or separates) might be a good match for the Cremona’s?
Thanks in advance for insights and recommendations.