Finally heard Accuphase


I heard it at T.H.E. Show last weekend.

I was pretty shocked at how bad they were. Of course there are many variables at a show, but they were in more than one room. The sound was so wishy-washy and vague and uninvolving I couldn't get past it.

And I was hearing stacks of like $50k ,75k worth. A $3k Sugden sounds about the same, if memory serves. Or even the $8k Yamaha. More or less. But to spend that money on these amps makes no sense. Just build your own tube amp for $1500.

Whats going on with this brand?

To be fair, I also heard a $300k system that sounded more or less like a good PA system at a small concert venue that costs like, IDK $10k or something. This stuff is making no sense anymore.

clustrocasual

Showing 2 responses by thriftyaudio

@clustrocasual I agree with you regarding the gryphon room. Something was definitely off there. 

The various Accuphase rooms went from just OK to pretty darn good. 

The Audio Note room was a disappointment, but it may have been the room. Hard to tell.

Almost everything at THE Show was underwhelming. I did like some of the electrostatic rooms, but not all. I do prefer the electrostatic presentation.

The Chesky room was amazing, considering the value. I am looking to buy a pair of the speakers for my son. Add a subwoofer and an entry level audiophile system is ready to go.

@clustrocasual So much at this show was speaker focused. I was unable to compare equipment due to the layout. Probably more my issue, because this was my first show and I had high expectations.

I had trouble staying in the Audio Note room for more than two songs. I was in the room for all three days, although the third day was essentially a walk in, don't like it, walk out experience. The sound was boring, missing soul, just blah.

I did make a nice show price purchase on a piece of equipment, so overall it was worth my time. Met a couple of vendors/manufacturers that I will keep in touch with and maybe buy from in the future.