I am a tube o phile and currently run virtually no SS in my systems. I did like accuphase when I was a younger and bought an Accuphase pre-amp when as soon as I had a shot at it on Ebay. I loved it, but one channel on this very old first generation failed intermittantly so I sold it in a package trade. I regret it to this day and that was 7-8 years ago. I think their build quality is superb however and that they are reliable as a rule.
I think the Accuphase would be my chioce. Jolidas are frequently put up for sale so I wouldn't worry about finding one. The downside of the Acc.. was that it did not have the crystaline treble and may sound a bit warm and even muffled. If a richly toned lush sound is not your speed then forget the Accuphase.
I think the Accuphase would be my chioce. Jolidas are frequently put up for sale so I wouldn't worry about finding one. The downside of the Acc.. was that it did not have the crystaline treble and may sound a bit warm and even muffled. If a richly toned lush sound is not your speed then forget the Accuphase.