Accuphase preamps

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

No problem, Paul. Thanks for that. Sounds good.

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.

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?

According to Arturo, owner of Axiss Audio and the U.S. Distributor for Accuphase, the new C-2820 Pre-amp is the best Pre-amp ever under $ 40K ever made by Accuphase and he will tell you its 98% of the performance of the $45K flagship C-3800. Accuphase is very smooth, warm, engaging. I have heard the C-3800 but not the C-2810 or C-2820. With my eyes closed, I'd swear I was listening to a world class tube Pre-amp. With Accuphase, you forget about tube or solid state. You will fall into the quicksand of seduction with the C-2820. Bryston can't touch Accuphase. Not on the same level.