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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 ?           
garebear
glupson
7,842 posts
 
garebear,

Huh, from what I heard about Ford Pinto, I conclude that, to take it from New York to Florida, you were a reckless risk-taker in the 70s.


It has nothing to do with Accuphase, but you mentioned Austin Martin. I think you wanted to say Aston Martin although there used to be a British car brand Austin, too. I would say they were around about the time you drove Pinto. I think Pinto was discontinued in 1980s or so.
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archguy
46 posts
 
Pretty much nailed it--they are uniformly extraordinary offerings (particularly the recent and current gear) and priced accordingly.    The only issue is the dealer markup in the USA which is indeed exorbitant. 
 oranfoster 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.

greginnh
382 posts
 
Arch guy, the dealer markup is not the issue.  It’s a 40 point line like most gear.  The importer markup is the major issue.  
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archguy
46 posts
 
You're right Greg. I should have said the importer and distributor.
exron
111 posts
 
Accuphase builds their equipment in ways that most companies just don't do anymore. I own a Accuphase C-202 and a dealer repair place in Australia did a mini review on it after repairing it and was blown away by the build quality and more.
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