Accuphase: the sound (my opinion)

My opinion of this brand. I highly recommend it, especially if you live in Canada or the US.


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For free help, then look at my videos and comments. Then there are several 1000’s of hours put into these videos for the entire community. (circa 450 videos)

[pipilangstrumpf]

Im still so in love with my e-650, bought it new in 2019.

[miishutka]

You so right about Dan D'agostino,
For example the Relentless Epic 1600 Monoblocks priced for only
$349, 500.00 I'm pretty sure they will sound better than Accuphase amp.
And if you add TAD-R1TX speakers, trust me sound will much much better.
But we forgot about pre amp, I believe Dan D'Agostino Relentless Preamplifier will do just grate, and it cost only $145, 500.00
My question is, are you ready to spend so much more $$$ just for a little better Sound?

[joeythedime]

Nice review and I agree with you on the "higher-end" Japanese products being in "different" class. In my reference system I have a T+A PA3000 HV integrated and purchased a Luxman L-509X for a second system I needed to put together. The Luxman works fine in my second system but it's not in the same class as my T+A.

[MasterofPlay]

The sound is clean and transparent, but i feel like little bit thin, i dont think is warm or thick

[thedroidbha]

Having auditioned Macintosh, Accuphase, Luxman, and Yamaha (equivalent models AB, A, Wattages, Features etc) my money is with the Luxman amps. Just over all sound, looks, features and presence. But I guess it also depends on the room, speakers, sources, your own ears, and finally your mood too.

[nicomodesto]

Review phasemation, and 110/220 trasformer please.

[frederikjacob]

I own a c200x, p400 and a dp57 that I use as DAC and cd player from accuphase and b&w cdm7 NT speakers. I've heard a lot of high end gear. On my 35 I didn't want anything else. Just the sweetness and micro details you get in the sound is in my opinion the best I've ever heard. Also very important the interlinks that you use and the speaker cables. Use high quality! Otherwise you are going to hear it.

[jonnlennox]

I listened to a D'agostino integrated and it sounded really artificial, it wasn't real at all! The aesthetics are very bizarre and original but the sound was bad haha. I prefer Accuphase.

[thelastofthedinosaurs]

Would you combine an Accuphase Class AB with AN-J?

[reaality]

Amplifier sound and continuity depend on speaker load.

[toneswinger]

Which is the better brand from hi end japanese. Luxman, Esoteric or Accuphase.
Wasn't Accuphase a break away from the old kenwood company.
If I remember the main designer from Accuphase designed some of the higher end kenwood models such as the series 600

[ВиталикМенщиков]

Accuphase e 470 vs e 560. Which is better? Please! For my martin logan 35xti. May be ML very bad for this amplifier?

[danieldavis]

Hi I have a pass labs INT-60. Should I go to a Macintosh MC9000 would that be a step up in your opinion. Thanks for your thoughts. Dan in NZ

[Zhorellski]

I love my Vintage Receivers, have about 8 units from Sansui, Pioneer and Marantz. Tone wise how would you compare Accuphase against 70s stereos? I’ve been planning to get Accuphase or Luxman integrated in the near future.

[jackbarnard]

Question... How does accuphase sound w/ balanced ins/ outs? Example.. Accuphase e 280 & accuphase dp 450 cd player. Running balanced. Does it add to its muchness?

[calvinlim]

Like your review...i recently bought a mid priced Accuphase E480 and love it. I also happen to have Bryston BP17 & 4BSST2. Very different sound from both set-up.

[SuperMikael]

Hi thanks for a great page
What do you think of the Kenwood preamplifier C1 and power amp M1? I love the sound from my old amps

[weizenobstmusli]

The funny thing is, that Accuphase measures extremely neutral and uncolored.

[rca]

These are OUTRAGEOUSLY priced in Canada. I don't know why other countries think the prices are good here. All of the others you listed are priced more reasonably here.