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Accuphase preamps

My research tells me that their preamps have some of the most features of solid state designs. Also, I have heard them @ CES, they sound very good indeed.

My question is, will they mate up ok with other brands of amps.

Right now I have Bryston amps, and a BP6P preamp, and I'm not too crazy about getting a BP26 because of lack of features.

It also appears that Accuphase is the better design as well. Am I wrong?

Thanks.
dave_72
dave_72 OP
1,399 posts
 
Hi Paul,

The situation regarding pricing is very much the same here in the US. I might go that route i.e. demo models. Ok, sounds good, I will wait and see.

Are you certain that the C-2410 will be replaced?

Ok, that's fine on the bridged setup. I was thinking of getting 2 Class A amps and then bridging them for more power.
nvp
317 posts
 
Hi Dave,

Of course, I am not 100% sure the C-2410 will be replaced soon. My
prediction is based on the past habits of the company.

I will do some more research about the C-2410, and also try to do a direct
comparison between C-2410 and C-2810 as I am thinking to move to
Accuphase separates (A-45 + C-2810 most likely) myself. I will keep you
posted.

Best wishes,
Paul
dave_72 OP
1,399 posts
 
No problem, Paul. Thanks for that. Sounds good.
dhali777
3 posts
 
Hi Dave

I have 2 accuphase A-46s and using them in bridged mode does degrade the sound.

I use them in dual mono mode and the sound is much more open and bass is better. YMMV

My preamp is a C-2410.

I am selling one of the A-46 , replaced it with a P-7100.

Currently negotiating a deal to get a C-3800 form japan.
nvp
317 posts
 
Hi Dhali777, I've read similar comments before. However, I have forgotten which method was degrading the sound.

Dave this means that my recommendation earlier, i.e. to use two A-45 or A-46 amps, is not a good one if you will buy speakers with only one pair of binding posts, e.g. Focal Utopia, Dynaudio, etc.

Dhali77, did you compared the A-45/46 with the A-65?
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