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A or AB again - cedar or spruce
480 (AB) or 650 (A) is really a question of taste.
You can do the same with a P-4500 versus a A-47 (or A-48). And go up higher the ladder. I tested all this, and I prefer the AB-class, but probably being an exception... Everybody runs for the class A when it comes to Accuphase. The AB have not the same reputation and are more difficult to re-sell! BUT: like with cedar or spruce in guitars, the best is to have both |
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But please do not forget the preamp section. The E-650 is the only amp with a balanced preamp section like the C-3850. All other preamps and integrated amps (e.g. E-480) only have a unbalanced preamp section. Martin |
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What is the actual impact of the E-650's balanced AAVA on sound? Is there a more specific statement?
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More transparency and naturalness (that's at least what my C-3850 does)
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Hi there,
I am in the market for the C3850 + A75/P7300 combo. Wanting to compare the Accuphase AB/A amping, I demo the following options driving a pair of 802D3 a couple of weeks ago (dealer did not have the exact combo that I wanted for demo): - E480 - E650 - E650 + P7300 (P7300 driving both highs and lows) - E650 + P7300 biamping (E650 driving the highs while the P7300 driving the lows) Between the E480 (AB) and E650 (A), as many had already pointed out, the E650 has the rounder/sweeter sound, but is a bit loose in the lows and not as dynamic/detailed comparing the the E480. The E650 + P7300 biamping is basically combining the strengths of E480 + E650, then take it a step futher in the lows, details and dynamism. This combo beats out the other three options in my personal opinion. However, my dealer indicated that the C3850 + P7300/A75 combo will be even better in all aspects...will definitely try to demo that before I make the purchase. Based on my test results, I would go with your option 3 if you plan to get a P7300 in the future. Hope this helps! Quote:
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1. C3850 + P7300
2. C3850 + A250 What is the difference between the sound performance of the two? |
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First off, option 2 is way more money. I like a more powerful and detailed sound so I would go the P7300 or M6200 route
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Not anymore
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@hansjurg
What exactly do you mean with 650 is louder then 800 |
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For anyone considering the E480 (or any Accuphase integrated) there is a pretty detailed and glowing review of the E480 on the 'Zero Fidelity' YouTube channel.
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