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Accuphase E450 vs Pass INT150

Hi looking for an amp to power 4ohm PSB Synchrony Ones.
Want something with a combination of body in the mids and a tight bottom end, and not clinical on top as the speaker has a metal tweeter.

Considering these:
(1) Accuphase E450
(2) Pass INT 150
(3) Plinius Hiato or 9200
(4) Simaudio 600i
(5) ATC SIA-2-150

Thanks for your help
acdvd
brianmgrarcom
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To add more to your lengthy list, consider the Luxman line of integrated amps. There is a fellow AG'r here that has tried the INT-150 and the 9200 from your list, amongst others, and tried the Luxman L-505u and now owns the L-550a II, prefering both over the others. That said, this is with different speakers. I will also disclaimer that I also use a Luxman.
acdvd OP
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Thanks, but unfortunately there is no Luxman distributor in Australia.

I tried the INT-150 against the ARC DSI200 today, but both are grossly overpriced in Australia, about US$9,500-10,000 after discount.

INT150 seemed to have more midrange body and tighter bass control, ARC had a lot more detail and deeper bass.

Plinius 9200 is well priced here, about $4500 discounted (as we're next to New Zealand).

Accuphase will be around $7500 discounted.
acdvd OP
122 posts
 
Forget to mention I can't get an Accuphase demo here, but I can demo the others....
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