E-480 is coming

[SAM992]

I don't know if anyone posted this but this is a great review.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbgODjNNRsM

[Sandor]

Hi All !
I am interested in the E-480. However, I think we might see its replacement in only 1 year. Would you feel concerned about this ? Although I am convinced that the evolution of audio product is *not* a linear improvement and that there is not much to improve as long as we stay "analog", I still like to have the "new" one .
What to you think ?

[Masterlu]

Sandor... Welcome to AA!

[TommyC]

Originally Posted by Sandor

Hi All !
I am interested in the E-480. However, I think we might see its replacement in only 1 year. Would you feel concerned about this ? Although I am convinced that the evolution of audio product is *not* a linear improvement and that there is not much to improve as long as we stay "analog", I still like to have the "new" one .
What to you think ?

The E-480 replacement (likely named E-490) won't be released until the end of 2022. Accuphase has a 4-year cycle on non-flagship products and 5-year cycle on flagship products. Of course there may be exceptions. But to replace something that is only 3 years old (by the end of 2021) is highly unlikely.

[SAM992]

Plus in reality the DAC is the only part of that unit that might become outdated and with Accuphase you buy that as a card anyway, which can be swapped out down the road.

[Masterlu]

Originally Posted by SAM992

Plus in reality the DAC is the only part of that unit that might become outdated and with Accuphase you buy that as a card anyway, which can be swapped out down the road.

Very few owners; less than 2% use the internal DAC card.

[SAM992]

Originally Posted by Masterlu

Very few owners; less than 2% use the internal DAC card.

right, as I assume most will get an external DAC at this price point.

[Djdink828]

I have read through this post but did not learn see any in-depth member reviews of the E-480, which is the model I am interested in. I am also interested in the TAD ME-1 speakers to pair it with.

Concerning class A and class AB, I currently have a Luxman 550AX with Harbeth C7ES3's. I owned a class AN Luxman 505ux before the 550ax. I do remember that the 505ux was much more dynamic sounding than the 550ax and I kind of wished I would have kept the it instead of "upgrading" to the class A.

I am not sure how that translates to the Accuphase line. My initial thought is that I would probably like the E-480 better than the E-650 or E800 but I haven't heard an Accuphase. Also, I do have to keep costs in mind.

I am also a bit worried that the class A Accuphase models might not be able to drive the TAD speakers as they are somewhat inefficient. Again, I could be totally wrong about this.

I would appreciate anyone's input---particularly the folks that may have an Accuphase/TAD setup.

I like all kinds of music, from classical to jazz, some RAP, alternative, pop, rock...essentially everything except country.

Looking forward to your replies.

Dave

[Masterlu]

Originally Posted by Djdink828

I have read through this post but did not learn see any in-depth member reviews of the E-480, which is the model I am interested in. I am also interested in the TAD ME-1 speakers to pair it with.

Concerning class A and class AB, I currently have a Luxman 550AX with Harbeth C7ES3's. I owned a class AN Luxman 505ux before the 550ax. I do remember that the 505ux was much more dynamic sounding than the 550ax and I kind of wished I would have kept the it instead of "upgrading" to the class A.

I am not sure how that translates to the Accuphase line. My initial thought is that I would probably like the E-480 better than the E-650 or E800 but I haven't heard an Accuphase. Also, I do have to keep costs in mind.

I am also a bit worried that the class A Accuphase models might not be able to drive the TAD speakers as they are somewhat inefficient. Again, I could be totally wrong about this.

I would appreciate anyone's input---particularly the folks that may have an Accuphase/TAD setup.

I like all kinds of music, from classical to jazz, some RAP, alternative, pop, rock...essentially everything except country.

Looking forward to your replies.

Dave

You have no worries about Accuphase Class A Integrated Amps driving TAD aka inefficient speakers.

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by Djdink828

I have read through this post but did not learn see any in-depth member reviews of the E-480, which is the model I am interested in. I am also interested in the TAD ME-1 speakers to pair it with.

Concerning class A and class AB, I currently have a Luxman 550AX with Harbeth C7ES3's. I owned a class AN Luxman 505ux before the 550ax. I do remember that the 505ux was much more dynamic sounding than the 550ax and I kind of wished I would have kept the it instead of "upgrading" to the class A.

I am not sure how that translates to the Accuphase line. My initial thought is that I would probably like the E-480 better than the E-650 or E800 but I haven't heard an Accuphase. Also, I do have to keep costs in mind.

I am also a bit worried that the class A Accuphase models might not be able to drive the TAD speakers as they are somewhat inefficient. Again, I could be totally wrong about this.

I would appreciate anyone's input---particularly the folks that may have an Accuphase/TAD setup.

I like all kinds of music, from classical to jazz, some RAP, alternative, pop, rock...essentially everything except country.

Looking forward to your replies.

Dave

Luxman 590 Class A here with Harbeth 30.2. Both the Harbeth and TAD ME-1 are 85dB efficient. No problem driving them what so ever and I have a 30x30 size listening room which the speakers fill effortlessly.

any of the Accuphase you mentioned should be more than fine.