McIntosh vs Accuphase?


Right now I'm using a Marantz PM-11S1 w/ Monitor Audio Gold floor standers. I'm a big fan of Marantz reference gear and their smooth yet detailed warmth. That said, I'm looking to get an integrated for my bedroom setup with a built-in DAC (no room for separates), which nixes something like the PM-KI Ruby. Looks to me like the McIntosh MA5300 / 7200 or Accuphase E-280 / E-380 fit the bill. I'm not really interested in Hegel or Rotel based on their aesthetics. I kind of like the idea of VU meters as well. So the question is, between the two McIntosh integrated or the Accuphase, what's my play? I'm located in the US so that's two points for Mc (pricing and service). But the Accuphase stuff looks to have much higher quality components, design, and build quality. Though for the price of the E-280 w/ option boards I could get a MA7200 and have spare change. Hmm...
lostark
Rob the bank or refinance your kidney and house. Buy the Gryphon 300 Diablo intergrated amp


funny...

or it is meant seriously, it is awfully bad advice, on many levels
then they'd cost more in japan man, they're fairly value priced gear in japan.
@nitewulf

accuphase sells at a premium to luxman in japan... i am well aware as i used to work there

get your facts straight - man