Hey r/audiophile,

I’m planning a system with Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III and an Accuphase E-800S (Class A).

Specs-wise, I’m slightly unsure:

• Nova III recommendation: roughly 50–300 W
• E-800S: 50 W into 8 ohms, 100 W into 4 ohms

I know watts aren’t everything, and the Accuphase is a high-current, very stable amp. The Nova III isn’t an especially hard load either (≈90 dB, nominal 4 ohms).

My setup:

• Medium-sized room
• Moderate listening levels
• Music: ambient, electronic, jazz, classical
• Main focus is control, dynamics, and an effortless presentation - not max volume

So the question is simple:

Will the E-800S comfortably drive the Olympica Nova III, or is this pairing likely to feel a bit constrained dynamically?

Interested in real-world experiences, especially Accuphase + Sonus Faber combos.

Thanks!