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!

superelmar

I have the Soulnote E-2 phonostage. The MC output is mediocre - I'm using the other two inputs as MM with SUT and sounds fantastic.  Moved from the ARC Ref 2SE due to subsonic issues and the E-2 has a filter.  My only complaint is that MC loadings for the US version is only 3, 6, 12, 24, 40 and 100 ohms.

My friend bought the Accuphase New E4000  which here inu.s charging $13500

on ebay $6300 delivered they just switch the transformer taps from 100 to U.S  115

itsounds great and feedback is great on eBay dealer demo or new 

Accuphase is inthe top 5% of any brand in theHigh end audio world.

thank guys!

 

What about Accu E-800 vs Soulnote A-2? former is warm and full body I think and second one airy, detailed and maybe better bass control?

@superelmar  I can only speak of the A-2.  It is open, airy,  detailed and has good bass control. But it does have a sweetness and is not overly dry or etched.  I say this with an all SS amp perspective.  My only adventure with tubes was with PS Audio BHK components and I did not like them.  I could never get the black background and I seem to be able to hear hum across the street!