Integrated for TAD ME1: Luxman, Accuphase or Soulnote?

Battle of Japanese brands!

Which one should fit better for the marvellous TAD?

Sources: Turntable and Streamer/DAC.

Been thinking in Soulnote A-2, Luxman 590ax II or Accuphase E-480/4000.

Budget around 7-8K€.

Thanks!

superelmar11-24-2023 1:13pm

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fastfreight Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 677 posts 11-24-2023 at 01:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It would be fun to hear all three together! I recently picked up the Soulnote A2 for my weekend home. I think it sounds smooth and sweet! I also heard A2, A3 and Soulnote separates that all sounded great at CAF. A2 seems like the value spot! Have not heard the Accuphase. I have heard the Luxman…
superelmar OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 50 posts 11-24-2023 at 02:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think is the way to go: Soulnote A-2 Phono E-2 DAC… A full Soulnote system for my TAD’s!
lalitk Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,075 posts 11-24-2023 at 02:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Audition both SoulNote and Accuphase with TAD. My personal preference would be Accuphase for tube like warmth, tonality and non-fatigued sound.
jacobsdad2000 Details Discussions Posts This discussion 433 posts 11-24-2023 at 02:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Next time I am in Denver I am going to audition the SoulNote line. I am introducing by their offering. Heart of hearts I am a tube guy though.

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