E-270 Questions
 

Accuphase once had a great website where they provided excellent info on their products. Not so today. For instance, what are the dimensions of the new (per their website) E-270 integrated amp? No info on same under the "technical information" pdf download from the website. Also, will the card-slot on the E-270 support the phono card or only the unwanted DAC card, as their information suggests? Thanks for any help.

The PDF on the model website should have that information. I down loaded this a few days ago and had all the dimensions.

On the card:

Rear panel expansion slot allows for use of one of the available AD-30 or DAC-40 option boards.

Option Boards:
DAC-40 (DA converter) – 1200 euro
AD-30 (phono stage) – 1000 euro
LINE-10 (extra analog inputs) – 280 euro

Dimensions - found this:

Maximum Dimensions: Width 465 mm x Height 151 mm x Depth 420 mm (18.3 W x 5.94 H x 16.53 D)
•Mass: 20.0 kg net, 26.0 kg in shipping carton (44.09 pounds net, 57.32 pounds in carton)

I left the Euro prices for the board options in the cut n' paste -- just as a FYI -- (Guess that answers your ??).

Best Sir,

Bob

Also the dac / ad options page have the compatibility matrix that lists all the models

Just looked thru again (http://www.accuphase.com/model/e-270.html for the 3rd time in two days) and nothing about dimensions as was on the previous iteration of the website.

Bob - thanks for the info. Is that from the European website? The E-270 is about half the physical size of my current integrated amp so am thinking it might be a "good fit" for downsizing.

Unfortunately, the E-270 appears to no longer support the use of the phono-card like its predecessor E-260 did. As Accuphase was touting the "introductory" price of the E-270, perhaps dropping this configuration is one way they made their price-point. Too bad, as I prefer the size & look of the E-270 to the larger models and its 90wpc is fine for my needs.

Glenn -- PM me your email as I have a 6meg pdf on the E270.

The E-270 provides one slot for an option board on the rear panel.
● Option boards can be used to realize direct connection of digital signals for high-quality music playback, or to enjoy high-quality playback of analog records.
● The Analog Disc Input Boards AD-9/AD-10/AD-20 can also be used. In this case, the MC/MM button on the front panel of the E-270 has no effect. MC/MM switching must be performed on the board.

Analog Disc Input Board AD-30:
Features a high-performance, high-gain phono equalizer for playback of analog records with outstanding sound quality.

● MM/MC switching can be performed on the front panel of the E-270.
● On-board switches for input impedance switching and subsonic filter
MC: Gain 66 dB, Impedance 30/100/300 ohms
MM: Gain 40 dB, Impedance 47 kilohms


Best Sir,

Bob

Sorry for the mix up in the earlier writing of this post #7 -- coffee short and was getting E270 confused with E470. I've changed this post a couple times. It's now correct from E-270 pdf data.

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There is a pdf link on that model page... english and german. I ordered one from Ivan and will post some images that could be useful once it arrives.

There are three .pdf links, two marked English. Was opening the wrong one.

Thanks to all.

That's why I subscribed to AA -- learn something new everyday -- wasn't aware of two English's. I'm still learning the first one & don't have time to learn a second.:D

Best Sirs,

Bob

Glad to have helped Glenn.:yes:

A big congrats on your purchase!!.. prepare now for happy times ahead :yes:

Brian - will also be looking forward to your thoughts. When you state that you ordered 'one' from Ivan are you talking about the E-270 or the AD-30 or both? Whatever, I'll be interested. Thanks.

Brian bought an E-270 ;)

Think the E-270 would be about perfect for my needs. Half the size/weight of my MA6600, which would go a long way towards my 'down sizing'. Brian will have to let us know what else is in his system.

Will post some stuff once it arrives!

Here's a pic of the E-270. Perfect size for my needs.

https://www.audioaficionado.org/atta...1&d=1506778013

Special delivery from Ivan! :banana:

https://www.audioaficionado.org/atta...4&d=1509577577

Brian... Merry (early) Christmas! :merryxmas:

Nice. Keep us posted. What's the rest of your system?

Congrats! I hope you enjoy your new Accuphase!:banana:

The E-270 has an MM/MC selector button. Does it have an internal phono-stage? When reading the AD-30 phono-card info, it states that the MM/MC button is deactivated when the AD-30 is used.

It has a card slot for one option board. No internal phono stage.

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The info sheet on the E-270 states switching between mm/mc on the front panel is possible. I can look in the user manual later tonight.

I have a 2400 with a similar switch.
It doesn't have an internal phono stage, you have to insert a module.
The switch operates functionality in the module.
BTW I also have front panel switches for altering the input impedance.

After re-reading the info on their website with my glasses on :yikes: I see that it is the other modules that disable the front panel MM/MC selector.

As much as I love accuphase, their website leaves much to be desired.

It a LOT better than some of the competition

You're absolutely right...There is much to be desired! LOL! :drool:

When bi-wiring with the E-270 does one select "Speaker A" and run both sets of speaker cables from "Speaker A" terminals to the speakers or does one select "Speaker A+B" and run one set of speaker cables from each set of speaker terminals?

The 1st scenario would be the traditional method.
Having said that, there would be no harm in tying both and seeing which works/sounds best.
Report back with your findings?

Will do. Won't have the E-270 until the 2nd week after the new year, so will be a few weeks.
In studying as much technical info as Accuphase gives one, it appears that the power supply and output stage for the E-270 & E-370 are identical other than the E-370 output devices are biased to supply an additional 10wpc. If correct, the upside with the E-270 is that its outputs are not driven as hard as the E-370. No big deal, I'm sure.

See attached images I took from the E-270 manual regarding A and B speaker connections. Hopefully that helps.

Thank you.

My only question now is the size of the spades that can be used on the speaker terminals. Will have to see if mine fit when the E-270 arrives and change (or not) as necessary.

Glenn,
WireWorld spades should fit the terminals on the E-270 without any problems. :thumbsup:

Thanks. At $2/ea, quite inexpensive for the gold-plated spades. Just ordered 16. Simple enough to reterminate and reheat-shrink the cable ends.

I’ll measure what I’m using and post the values. The banana connections on the screw down posts are what I’m going to use. It’s difficult to use speaker A posts with spades because of the B post proximity to the A posts. I’m using B because of this until I change to banana connectors.

Hmmm.............. good to know. Thank you.
I'll use both. One set of cables with spades and the other with banana plugs.

Interesting that the E-270 manual show's bi-wiring in a different manner than was recommended to me by Accuphase USA. Think I'll go with the manual.

Inside measurement of my Furutech spade connectors. They fit with room to spare around the back post.

Brian

Thank you. Your spades are 5/16". If plenty of room, then hopefully 1/4" will also work.

Actually I should of just measured the actual post.... will do that