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Accuphase E408, E407 or E530 ?

Hi, my system consist of Sonus Faber Concerto speaker, Marantz SA15-S1 SACD player & I am using a old vintage Accuphase E206 integrated amp.

I would like to upgrade my E206 to a higher model integrated amplifer. I am thinking about the above models.
Any advise ?

I thought of going from integrated to pre-power but I think an integrated should work as well as a pre-power amp.

I am using Elco HPC-10SP power cord & Crystal Clear Audio Studio Reference RCA interconnect for my SACD player .

I thought of getting the E408 ( S$6250 in Singapore here ) but comparing it to the E407, I can't really see a difference. Is it worth while ?

E530 is a class A 30 Watts amp. As compared to E408, the sound should be much warmer but is 30 Watts too little.

I am intending to upgrade to a floorstanding speaker down the road ( eyeing on the JM Lab Utopia Be model ). No intention to upgrade to electrostatic speaker & will keep to box speaker.

I like all kind of music/song but not into heavy metal rock.

Thanks in advance.
jeremy
jeffjarvis
257 posts
 

Glad you went with the E530. Now you won't be second guessing the decision.
Awesome 30 watts. So it powered the 802s?
My B&W805 Signatures loved the amp.

jeremy OP
44 posts
 
No, it powered my SF Concerto, should be more than sufficient.

Thinking of upgrading my speaker ( JM Lab Diva Be ? )down the road.

Ever heard this amp driving the 802D at showroom. Its amazing. Comparing it to E408 driving 802D. No doubt that the E408 can give u a lot of punch on the bass but its still no match compared to the E530 in term of sweetness, detail & clarity when driving the 802D. Its much much better.

U will noticed that the 802D when driven by the E408 sound confused ( separation of sound is not clear ).
jeffjarvis
257 posts
 

If you can, take the amp and test out the Pro-ac D38.
The 803D also would be a nice move up.
jeremy OP
44 posts
 
Is it too big for my room ?

Proac is also a good speaker but I find that the speaker is too warm. Also did not heard anything about the company development recently ( no new model announced ).

What do u think of the JM Lab Utopia BE sound as compared to the BMW Diamond series ? A lot of debate on this 2 speakers.

I recently visited Jay Audio ( dealer for JM Lab ). He told me a number of his sonus faber & BMW customer is switching to the new JM Lab new Utopia BE speaker models & feeling very happy .

Any opinion ?
seurat
63 posts
 
Congratulations on your new Accuphase, the E530 is a jewel.
Beeing a Class A design it will run hotter than a class AB design like the E408.
Concerning your new speaker dilemma I will give you my opinion. SF are one of the most coloured speakers, some like it that way, some dont; Proac allways had a strange treble for me and never seemed easy to install in a room (never heard the D38).
The JM lab Diva Be is a good speaker and it might work with your system. For this price point there are numerous models that are worth an audition, try hearing the Audio Physics Avanti III and the Marten Design Miles II.
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