Accuphase is great gear...The "Made in Japan" on the back means they are priced higher than you might expect, but it’s hifi...sometimes you get quality for the money, sometimes you don’t....Are you looking for solid state amplification? I’d recommend looking over Pass Labs and Rega.
Can someone explain to me why : Accupahse Equipment is that expensive ?
…….I was recently looking into their Power Conditioners as well as their Amplifiers and for a company where there is very little reviews done on their products, along with a small ( here in the US anyway ) almost a cult following if someone could tell me why is their prices the way they are. I just don't understand it. I have listened to their equipment and is nice and the build quality is very good but ; I always said to myself ; '' Not for that price ". I do not mean to be in an any way inflammatory with this statement but is : Accuphase the McIntosh of the East ? McIntosh makes some nice stuff but is no way priced like Accuphase, however it seems to operate very much with the same business model ; you are paying for the name and the pride of ownership and the sound is very much dated. Maybe I am missing something here and the sound is very good and like Rolex you buy a piece and you are set for a lifetime. FM Acoustics is also another one of the those companies......Just looking for a really good amp and these companies come up in my search but I am just sitting here scratching my head ?
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It’s the perfect storm.... 1) Accuphase gear is of exceptional quality. 2) Accuphase components are exquisitely beautiful. 3) While the Accuphase catalog is deep, they are rare. 4) Employees of Accuphase are highly paid. 5) The usual markups throughout the supply chain. I spent a lot less on a near mint Accuphase E-470 than what a new would have cost, but a LOT more than I could have spent on gear that would have undoubtedly sounded great in my system. But whenever I get home from work and begin to listen to music, my eyes are always drawn to the best hi-fi component that I have ever owned. If I ever have the means, I will upgrade to their top tier. |
......thank you again and the post is not about what amp you think I should have as I can make that decision. Personally, Bryston makes nice gear and McIntosh has nice meters and a very nice personally blue front.....but those amps are not what I am looking for and the post is about how Acuupahse is marketed here and even though its really nice equipment. There are a lot of hands in the pot in the distribution line that makes the product's price inflated and expensive here in the US. However, there is one point that keeps coming through is that all those who do own Accupahse, really like Accuphase and that it makes nice music. That to me is what it is all about ….two each their own and enjoy the music. I will look more into purchasing an amp of theirs. |
Accuphase is a classy company! They've got their own following and if your part of it your treated like family. I can understand why you are considering them. When I did my TuneLand showroom last year (a HEA year long experience) Accuphase was one of the lines I featured. I spent a good many nights enjoying the Accuphase sound and style. I also agree that your topic has been about Accuphase specifically and not sure why others are trying to talk about other products as comparisons. Accuphase is Accuphase, it has it's own style, performance and pride of ownership. Comparing them to other companies doesn't quite make sense to me. Lastly, if your thinking of making a purchase you should add Sound Consultant to your list of dealers. http://www.soundconsultant.com/ |
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