Accuphase vs Esoteric

I own an Esoteric A-03 amp and C-03 preamp. As with true Hi-End electronics like (Esoteric) they don’t call attention to themselves. If you want more coloration to your music Accuphase is a great choice. IMO to put a true Hi-End system together is find the most neutral and transparent electronics with synergy you can afford and let the most flawed component(speaker) determine the amount of coloration desired.

Thank you for all your advice. I have also Another question about preamplifier. Which one is better 

c 2120 or c 2410?

@jjss49 

+1.  I have an Esoteric SACD player and love it, so I thought why not try one of their integrated amps. It was cold and sterile and I couldn’t get it out of my house fast enough.  Back to the dealer it went. 

i personally would take accuphase over esoteric for everything but cd players and dacs

Maybe you also should consider a Diablo.

A review from a Swedish HiFi mag

SENSUAL RAW STRENGTH

"Connecting this threatening beast to the setup turned out to be a completely dizzying experience. Even though I had the integrated sledgehammer Esoteric F-05 in fresh memory (H&M no. 4/21), I was still completely unprepared for the violent primordial force and the abrupt deep foundation that the Diablo delivered! It was as if the music suddenly had a pitch-black marble floor to brace and spread out on."
.... Editor Mats Meyer-Lie, Hifi & Musik.

Thank you so much Hifi & Musik for taking the time to enjoy and review the Diablo 300 and thank you so much Stylus audio for the great support during the review.🙏

Full Review (Swedish Text):👇
https://gryphon-audio.dk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/HIFI-2105-A-32-00.pdf

The Accuphase will sound warmer, the Esoteric a little more clinical.  Please listen to both as both brands are Uber expensive.