Accuphase E550 or E560?

I noticed just now that my answer came quite late. Zszwedo has bought the Rega combo almost a month ago.

Zszwedo/Cosmin what speaker do you have?

Regards,
Paul

nvp, I listen both Accuphase E-550 and E-560 on the same setups - practically only change amps in different setups.
What I already told was the general oppinion of about 7 folks who assisted to the comparation.
But, of course, E-550 was my first love in Accuphase's A class amps ! :) E-550 was the reason I used to decide to switch from A/B class to A class !
IMO, the main difference between E-560 and E-550 is the speed, control of the bass, and more neutral sound. For example I was very impressed for the speed of the E-450. In the same way I was more years ago impressed about E-550 delicacy, musicality and tube-alike sound. Now, let's imaginary put E-550 and E-560 in a blender and that's E-560 ! Of course, with a bigger power reserves and better filtering caps than any of two. :)

Dear Cosmin,

There was an unfortunate typo in my previous post, i.e. I wrote "statements" (plural) instead of "statement" {singular}. I was disagreeing with you saying that E-560 is practically a different new amp. Indeed, Accuphase advertises the E-560 as being a model change from E-550 but this is not really the case.

I am not sure I understand what you mean when you say the E-560 is a blend of E-550 and E-560. Did you meant to write a blend of E-550 and E-450? If yes, then I should say that E-450 is not faster than E-550. Definitively not when listening to acoustic guitars or harps. Because they are much more powerful, the E-450 and E-460 models delivers bass drums with much larger impacts/attacks than the E-550 and E-560 models. This is not just my opinion, read for example the review of the E-560 on the Accuphase site.

I will stop now as I really do not want to get into a debate with you, especially since it seems we both are (impreuna cu Puitu62) very found of Accuphase and obviously like very much the Accuphase house sound.

What speaker are you using with your E-560 Cosmin? Also, did you by any chance compared the E-560 with Accuphase pre-power combos, e.g. the A-45 + C-2410?

I am looking forward to you answer Cosmin.

Best wishes,
Paul

Yes, it was a typo mistake - I mean to write a blend of E-550 and E-450, indeed.

I don't use guides and reviews anymore when I want to evaluate and compare an audio equipment. I prefer to use only my subjective ears ! :)

I use a pair of JMLab Electra 920.1 with E-560. IMO it's a very good match. I doesn't hear yet any pre / power combos with class A power from Accuphase, but I listen for many other Accuphase pre / power - most of them with the fabulous P-7100 power.

BTW, are you romanian ? :)

Hi Cosmin,

Sorry for the late reply.

I too find that Accuphase electronics and Focal speakers pair very well together. My speakers are Focal Micro Utopia Be (I also have a REL Stentor 3 subwoofer).

Regarding, your question about my nationality, I am romanian indeed. I assume you are romanian too, right? Where are you located? I live in Amsterdam (for about 10 years now).

Best wishes,
Paul