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accuphase compare to mcintosh
I am not familiar with the E270.  It might be a good idea to ask you dealer.  My guess is that the sonic characteristics will be similar but that's just a guess.  
Accuphase Integrated Amp - E600 or E470
E-470 is dead quiet and has a very good headphone stage.It does very well at low volume. 
accuphase compare to mcintosh
To answer the OP's question,  the Accuphase will generate a much more accurate and defined sonic signature without sounding clinical.  Not sure is he is considering the E-470 or E-600.   They sound very different as the E-600 is Class A.   Either ... 
Accuphase E600 or Esoteric F-03A
Hands down Accuphase. You can probably get about 15% off list.  I just went through a whole procees over the last year with Luxman, Esoteric and Accuphase.  I'm off the merrygoround now that I have my E-600.  
Integrated Amplifier with the Good Bass and Extended Highs
Get a used E-470! 
Esoteric F-05 Integrated - any opinions?
pitr122,I owned a Luxman L-590AX for a couple of years.  It is a great integrated amp.  Nothing like the sweet Class A sound!  I owned a few amps since that time so my opinion may not be spot on. The F05 is probably more dynamic than the Lux and m... 
Integrated Amplifier with the Good Bass and Extended Highs
I agree with glennewdick - Luxman is more affordable than Accuphase and actually may be even more affordable with their new US distribution. I have not seen the new price list but I am certain you can get a new Luxman integrated for $6,000 or less... 
Integrated Amplifier with the Good Bass and Extended Highs
If you are patient, you can find a mint US version E-470 for $6,000.  Another integrated to consider would be the Esoteric F-05.   
Integrated Amplifier with the Good Bass and Extended Highs
What didn't you like about the Accuphase? 
Luxman Taking a Different Direction
Prices needed to drop as the importer was not doing the brand any favors.  My selling dealer dropped the line due to frustrations associated with long wait times etc. Hopefully the new distributor will actually stock a good number of units.   
Luxman Taking a Different Direction
Yes, the D-06 is great unit. I owned a D-06U for a couple of years and I was very pleased with it.  Have since upgraded to an Esoteric K-01X.  
Attn Vinyl lovers - what CD Player do you use?
I recently upgraded from my Luxman D-06U to an Esoteric K-03X and now to an Esoteric K-01X.   I am finally at the point where I do not even think about another upgrade. 
Accuphase Integrated Amp - E600 or E470
Jafant - there really isn't any other brand I have tried that has come close to TQ. 
Accuphase Integrated Amp - E600 or E470
jafant - I now have an Esoteric K-01X with Tellurium Q Black Diamond XLR cables. 
Accuphase Integrated Amp - E600 or E470
arturgoniak - US List Price is $16,000.  Expect to get a discount from dealers though.