Accuphase E-470

[FDPDK]

Hi Wildsam

Have not tried to play that loud !
But i would certainly love to be able to disable the eco mode, as its really annoying, especially if you use the amp. with the TV,...or just listening with some streaming product.
Would love the ability to disable eco mode, manually....actually thought the eco mode was just on the EU-Models ??

[spurv]

Originally Posted by wildsam

Has anyone encountered the speaker protection feature with the E-470?
When the volume is cranked up to very loud level's the music stops and the meters flash until the amp is turned off then on again.
I wonder if there is a way to disable it?
I understand that the eco mode can be disabled with some of there new products.

What speakers do you use?

[spurv]

Originally Posted by FDPDK

Hi Wildsam
Would love the ability to disable eco mode, manually....actually thought the eco mode was just on the EU-Models ??

Me too... But if your usermanual got a ECO sign on the front page, you also have a ECO model.. It can be disabled, its described in the first section of the usermanual I have disabled it on my DC-37 and C-2120, but also did it on my E-470 (when i had it). I cant remember, but you shall push a button when turning the amp on.... Then the "display" will display "ECO OFF or something :P.

[FDPDK]

Originally Posted by spurv

Me too... But if your usermanual got a ECO sign on the front page, you also have a ECO model.. It can be disabled, its described in the first section of the usermanual I have disabled it on my DC-37 and C-2120, but also did it on my E-470 (when i had it). I cant remember, but you shall push a button when turning the amp on.... Then the "display" will display "ECO OFF or something :P.

spurv...
Thank you for hinting me at this, as i " of course " did not read in the user manual , crazy me...
I will look it up, and when i find something i will try to report back.

Flemming

[FDPDK]

spurv...thank you sooooo much

So easy to turn of the ECO-Mode
For others who also did not read in their manual ....
Turn of the E-470 then hold the MONO Button while turning it on again.
there will be an E-of sign in the display.
So when we ever should meet spurv i will serve you a cool beer
Flemming

[nvp]

Originally Posted by wildsam

Has anyone encountered the speaker protection feature with the E-470?
When the volume is cranked up to very loud level's the music stops and the meters flash until the amp is turned off then on again.
I wonder if there is a way to disable it?
I understand that the eco mode can be disabled with some of there new products.

The flashing meters is the amp telling you that you are abusing it. This fail-safe is implemented to save the life of your amp and/or your speakers. So you can not disable it. Also, please note that this has nothing to do with the eco mode which is a feature whose goal is to save energy, i.e. not the permanent damage of your system/ears.

I am very curious to know what speakers are you using and how loud have you been playing music when the shut-off function has kicked in. Some 5-6 years ago I have heard/seen an E-450 integrated literally shacking a 3 floors shop (i.e. the Alpha high-end in Antwerp) while driving a pair of Martin Longan X and playing some very dynamic opera music. Even at those ridiculous volumes the shut-off function of that integrated was not triggered (though the Logan's have powered subwoofers).

[wildsam]

I am using ATC's latest SCM40 Towers
I was very surprised to see the flashing meters, I dont normally crank the volume to ear bleeding levels.
I was testing the limits and found them
Thanks for all the replies gents

[Go Ga]

When the amp started flashing the meters I understand that it's a protection feature?

[Formerly YB-2]

Have you checked the fuse(s)? If you are using the phono-card, have you tried unplugging it? Also, you may have fried a speaker rather than the amp. Do you have another pair you can connect in order to test?
If that doesn't help, will guess only your Accuphase service center will be able to reset things.
Good luck.

[Formerly YB-2]

Oops.......... my bad. No user accessible fuses on an E-470.