Which amplifier

I have to make a decision about whether to buy an Accuphase e470 or a McIntosh MA8000. I don’t have an opportunity to listen to them. Which amp would be the best match for Klipsh Cornwall speakers?

mfdamon04-14-2025 5:06am

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lou_setriodes Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 702 posts 04-15-2025 at 06:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete FWIW: I used to sell Klipsch at retail many years ago and I agree with those who said neither amp. If you really want those Cornwalls to shine like they never did before, put a low powered SET amp on them.
kennyc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,830 posts 04-15-2025 at 07:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @ghdprentice great answer
porchlight1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 50 posts 04-19-2025 at 03:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Here’s a reviewer, one of the very few in whose ears I trust, that actually reviewed the amplifier, the class A Luxman L-550AxII, with a pair of modern Cornwalls. https://youtu.be/t_bVWoMlfR4?si=ua_Dm0uLsbcwcSk8 FWIW Happy Easter!
mswale Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 215 posts 04-19-2025 at 04:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Can't go wrong with either, if you want warm, get Mac, if you want detail, and soundstage get Accuphase. Both will be amazing with your Klipsch speakers.
doni Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 374 posts 04-20-2025 at 12:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would pair a less warm amp with the Cornwalls, which are a bit warm on their own. I’d go with the Accuphase.

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