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Accuphase Experiences

In my search for a new amp I recently a look at Accuphase. I’ve watch numerous demonstration videos to get a sense of their sound characteristics and I find them very appealing especially when directly compared to Luxman and MacIntosh. They tend to be on the slightly warm side of neutral with a very life like beautiful mid range, a smooth extended treble and a tight but not overwhelming bass. In fact bass is the only region where they are a light but not by much and only in comparison to other amps that excel in this range. But the area they excel for me is soundstage. It’s very wide and depth is very good but not like tubes. Also instrument separation is excellent . The whole presentation appears real and expansive. I liked it so much I’m going to drive 90 minutes to a dealer that has several models to demo. Hopefully next week. I really want to hear the P-4600 amp and the e4000 integrated. 
 

So has anyone had any experiences with Accuphase?  I would love to hear you opinions and experiences. 

jfrmusic
jfrmusic OP
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I will be auditioning the Bryston 4b3 Monday and the Accuphase P-4600 on Wednesday. I did find out the you can run the e4000 or e5000 Integrated amps as an amp bypassing the entire pre amp section by using the XLR power amp inputs. 
 

I will report back on my auditioning experience. 
 

I think what so far has impressed me about Accuphase is their natural sound that can be listened to at any volume. As you increase the volume the overall character stays the same. I like that. 

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jafant
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jfrmusic

Your ears do not deceive, as you nailed the characteristics of Accuphase. Specifically, their CD/SACD players exhibit a rich, golden tone (if this is your preference). Have a fun time with your audition. Afterwards, post the Dealer and experience. Enjoy the Music!

 

Happy Listening!

zszwedo
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Accuphase is my favorite brand. Build quality, functionality and the sound is one of the best you can get. I own A46 with C2450, and I'm very happy. Recently I added E5000 and I can not believe how good it is. I think that all new integrated amplifiers from Accuphase are amazing. I auditioned A300 mono blocks with DC1000 DAC, C3900 preamplifier with DALI Kore and it was the best sound I ever experienced.  Accuphase matches well with most speakers. I'm getting very good results with Dali Epicon 8, Dynaudio Confidence and Focal Scala Utopia Evo.

 

jfrmusic OP
266 posts
 

@zszwedo 

 

Thanks. I’m looking forward to auditioning the P-4600 on Wednesday. 

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audioman58
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In our audio group we have heard mst everything 

the latest from Denmark AAvic i280 forexample under $10 k integrated and much more detailed refined and musical then Accuphase, Luxman , pass labs, McIntosh  And  others and it’s class D . 300wpc into 8 ohms night and day much blacker back ground and many technologies unseen before and no peer at its price point.

totally a revelation just haw far digital has come , I know of No class D That is better sounding as well as the class A AB above ,read the reviews. Then go listen.

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