Finally heard Accuphase

I went to the last Washington audio show and the Accuphase amps I heard did not sound to me. They were just OK. Now I own 6 integrated, one being an Accuphase 380. In my system it sound very neutral with a hint of warmth in the midrange. It just sounds like it’s name, accurate. I enjoy it very much.

@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.

@thriftyaudio what did you find disappointing about the AN room? The Snell box designs are certainly very different from electrostatics. 

I've heard accuphase at Axpona, accurate but wasn't musical but again this was a show condition. Didn't stay for more than 2 songs but just did nothing for me. Now Airtight that was very special.

@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.