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Accuphase E-4000 has none
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Accuphase E-4000 has none
No. I downloaded a PPT that was named hardware specs or some such thing but had no specs like this.
Accuphase post their specs in the online Brocure. Somewhat misleading is the document labeled “Technical information” below the general Brocure. It holds no specs.No. I downloaded a PPT that was named hardware specs or some such thing but had no specs like this.
Ultimately though, we need to test these ourselves to know as test conditions are rarely the same between products.
Accuphase post their specs in the online Brocure. Somewhat misleading is the document labeled “Technical information” below the general Brocure. It holds no specs.
In your opinion and measurements aside, which device would you consider more “heirloom” quality? Inside out. My feeling as a layman is Accuphase.
Thanks for taking time to respond.
Accuphase only provides this level of service to the original owner if the unit is also purchased through authorized dealers.
Accuphase. 20 years ago ML would be the answer but not anymore.In your opinion and measurements aside, which device would you consider more “heirloom” quality? Inside out. My feeling as a layman is Accuphase.
Thanks for taking time to respond.
So it means there shouldn’t be any sort of audible differences between the two, right?In this price tier I really would just go for whichever one you think looks better and has a better warranty. You are well beyond paying for performance or sound quality, at this level it's about paying for a statement piece that you can get fixed if something goes wrong.
E: to be clear there's nothing wrong with that, but if you want to go for sheer price-performance you can probably chop a zero off the price tag and still get truly excellent sound.
I haven't seen the numbers for these, but at this price tier you have every right to expect basically perfect performance - so both will sound great with no audible faults to distinguish them.So it means there shouldn’t be any sort of audible differences between the two, right?
Amir, do the ‘behemoth’ amplifiers, the ‘milled from solid aluminium’ etc is there any particular scenario where they would have a sonic advantage over a contemporary Purifi/Hypex design?Accuphase. 20 years ago ML would be the answer but not anymore.
I share your concerns about the design of the ML585. I don't like several small filter capacitors in the power supply instead of one large one (subjective, but something about it is more nervous and shallow). But unfortunately my experience with Accuphase is not good but for other reasons, accuphase has a slight tendency to sound artificial, electronic for me. So when it comes to solid state, I would look elsewhere. It's a pity that such amplifiers are not tested on this forum and Chinese desk toys predominate.I currently have a ML 585 on trial. It sounds good. One thing that concerns me is that they seemingly took two modules out of a 5 channel home theater amp (ML535h) put a preamp in the box and slapped a higher price tag on it. For instance, it lacks the beer can sized capacitors you’d see in an Accuphase. What do you think, price notwithstanding, is the better constructed AMP?
I'd rather averaged tolerances, lower ESR / impedance, smaller effect of a single failure, greater surface area for heat dissipation, more optimal PCB layout, reduced price etc. over girth.I don't like several small filter capacitors in the power supply instead of one large one (subjective, but something about it is more nervous and shallow).
It is a funny thing, the remote is most people's interface to the product so for me its ergonomics are one of if not the most crucial aspects in my buying decision!Not a particular fan of hefty metal remotes, as these tend to get dropped or tossed in a drawer with other remotes. But the shape and layout of the ML's looks like it'd be comfier. But for me, remote is of secondary importance.
In your opinion and measurements aside, which device would you consider more “heirloom” quality? Inside out. My feeling as a layman is Accuphase.