Which one would you choose?

[Angsty]

Can you sneak Purifi modules into one of these chassis?

McIntosh did it with Hypex.

McIntosh MI502 Class D Power Amp

With its rack-mount 'ears' and 2U chassis, Mac's MI502 amplifier has its sights set on the custom install market. But is this Class D powerhouse also a treat for purist stereophiles? It's not unusual to find consumer hi-fi hardware making some concessions to the custom installation (CI) space –...

www.hifinews.com

 

[Mark_A]

McIntosh did it with Hypex.

McIntosh MI502 Class D Power Amp

With its rack-mount 'ears' and 2U chassis, Mac's MI502 amplifier has its sights set on the custom install market. But is this Class D powerhouse also a treat for purist stereophiles? It's not unusual to find consumer hi-fi hardware making some concessions to the custom installation (CI) space –...

www.hifinews.com

The best combo would be a tube preamp, and high quality class D amp.

 

[Astrofly]

Not sure how you're getting these great prices for the Accuphase, but I'd go with the E-5000, just because I could and would want the extra power. Would I need it? Likely not, but if I'm getting an end game, rest-of-my-life amp, then why not? That said, the E-4000 is stellar as well. No way to lose with either Accuphase.

For the people suggesting Topping, it is not in the same league as Accuphase. If you want an amp that measures well, but then may blow up on you within a year's time, go for a Topping, particularly their latest offerings. Accuphase is for the buyer who cares about quality and reliability and the ability to purchase an amp that will last a lifetime. Measurements only matter if your amp actually functions.

 

[MaxBuck]

To be sure, if all you want is great sound, a pair of Topping LA90s as @NiagaraPete suggests would be rather better for much less money. But anywhere near the pride of ownership? Hardly.

We all derive pride based upon our own individual parameters.

 

[NiagaraPete]

We all derive pride based upon our own individual parameters.

Shortly after joining ASR I did a dramatic downsize and upgrade from a mountain of Linn gear to Genelec and Topping which I’m just if not more proud of.

The best part of the downsize with all the extra cash I bought a used Harley.

 

[BlackSpider777]

First contender is the one I’m leaning towards at roughly $5000

Accuphase Laboratory, Inc.　E-4000

www.accuphase.com

Second is the Accuphase E5000 at $8000:

Accuphase Laboratory, Inc.　E-5000

www.accuphase.com

Third, the odd duck at $6000

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www.denon.jp

Are these prices for New or demo Accuphase models?

Thanks.

 

[howard416]

Buy the most expensive one you like.

 

[Stano]

Of these three amps? And why? Not Benchmark or Purify or whatever you have at home. RTFQ, ATFQ.

I’m planning my endgame amplifier and have my heart set on Accuphase. Of the two the more expensive model is 50% more. I’m leaning towards the E4000 as I do not foresee using balanced inputs. Im planning on getting the discrete phono and dac card. Combined with an MC record player that would be it. The third option and odd man out is the 66lbs single transistor push pull Denon SX1 limited. To me the Accuphase is electronics porn on a higher level than the Denon but i’m still curious about this flagship model as it has some interesting features.


First contender is the one I’m leaning towards at roughly $5000

Accuphase Laboratory, Inc.　E-4000

www.accuphase.com

Second is the Accuphase E5000 at $8000:

Accuphase Laboratory, Inc.　E-5000

www.accuphase.com

Third, the odd duck at $6000

Denon公式 | PMA-SX1 LIMITEDの仕様・特長 | プリメインアンプ

PMA-SX1 LIMITEDの製品詳細ページです。サウンドマネージャー”山内慎一”が4年の歳月をかけて作り上げた新世代のフラッグシッププリメインアンプ。

www.denon.jp

Hey mate what amp did you end up getting?