Accuphase e-305

[Mickfromdenmark]

Hello everybody i have finally bought myself an accuphase amplifier *music2*

I have a set of Spendor sp 7/1 as my main speakers for the amp.

I am wondering if it would best to run the speakers in channel a+b, both channels, or just one channel? anyone knows? the speakers have biwiring.

 

[Andrewjvt]

Hello everybody i have finally bought myself an accuphase amplifier *music2*

I have a set of Spendor sp 7/1 as my main speakers for the amp.

 

I am wondering if it would best to run the speakers in channel a+b, both channels, or just one channel? anyone knows? the speakers have biwiring.

 

I would run single wire only

 

[Electro]

Hello everybody i have finally bought myself an accuphase amplifier *music2*

I have a set of Spendor sp 7/1 as my main speakers for the amp.

I am wondering if it would best to run the speakers in channel a+b, both channels, or just one channel? anyone knows? the speakers have biwiring.

I would run single wire only

+1

 

[insider9]

Nice setup.

If you have sufficient about of cable then give it a go. I wouldn't expect hear a difference though.

 

[Macspur]

Hello everybody i have finally bought myself an accuphase amplifier *music2*

I have a set of Spendor sp 7/1 as my main speakers for the amp.

I am wondering if it would best to run the speakers in channel a+b, both channels, or just one channel? anyone knows? the speakers have biwiring.

Congratulations on buying a top quality amp... stick to

single

Whenever you're ready for a speaker change, try Harbeth, they're a superb match with Accuphase, although expect it to sound great with your Spendors too

Mac

www.realmusicnet.wordpress.com

 

[Al ears]

Nice setup.

If you have sufficient about of cable then give it a go. I wouldn't expect hear a difference though.

Hear, hear. In my opinion the fact that speakers have two pairs of terminals is there for those that think bi-amping is the way to go, one for bass and one for treble..... which it isn't....

 

[Mickfromdenmark]

Hello everybody i have finally bought myself an accuphase amplifier *music2*

I have a set of Spendor sp 7/1 as my main speakers for the amp.

I am wondering if it would best to run the speakers in channel a+b, both channels, or just one channel? anyone knows? the speakers have biwiring.

Congratulations on buying a top quality amp... stick to

single

Whenever you're ready for a speaker change, try Harbeth, they're a superb match with Accuphase, although expect it to sound great with your Spendors too

Mac

www.realmusicnet.wordpress.com

Thank you for the suggestion towards the Harbeth speakers. Do you have a particular model you are thinking of? But to be honest its gonna take alot of speaker to compete with my Spendors. They might be from the 90's but they can play music.

 

[Macspur]

Hello everybody i have finally bought myself an accuphase amplifier *music2*

I have a set of Spendor sp 7/1 as my main speakers for the amp.

I am wondering if it would best to run the speakers in channel a+b, both channels, or just one channel? anyone knows? the speakers have biwiring.

Congratulations on buying a top quality amp... stick to

single

Whenever you're ready for a speaker change, try Harbeth, they're a superb match with Accuphase, although expect it to sound great with your Spendors too

Mac

www.realmusicnet.wordpress.com

Thank you for the suggestion towards the Harbeth speakers. Do you have a particular model you are thinking of? But to be honest its gonna take alot of speaker to compete with my Spendors. They might be from the 90's but they can play music.

Personally, I would go for the SHL5 plus or if you could stretch to the 40th Anniversary model

I'm not at all surprised the Spendors sound so good, but if you are able to perhaps take them along to a Harbeth Dealer to make a comparison, or even better get a home demo, it would be worth it.

Mac

www.realmusinet.wordpress.com

 

[stereoman]

Accuphase are simply wonderful. Never have I heard such a musicality with poise like in Accuphase. Accuphase with great speakers in many areas is simply invincible.

 

[newlash09]

Bi-wiring or even tri-wiring, as I recently found out is a waste of cable. And does not change the sound one bit to my ears 🙂

 

[Macspur]

Accuphase are simply wonderful. Never have I heard such a musicality with poise like in Accuphase. Accuphase with great speakers in many areas is simply invincible.

You'll get no arguement from me lol!

Mac

www.realmusicnet.wordpress.com

 

[Al ears]

Bi-wiring or even tri-wiring, as I recently found out is a waste of cable. And does not change the sound one bit to my ears 🙂

Thank god for that.... thought I might have gone deaf. Bi-amping however...... ;-)

 

[stereoman]

Accuphase are simply wonderful. Never have I heard such a musicality with poise like in Accuphase. Accuphase with great speakers in many areas is simply invincible.

You'll get no arguement from me lol!

Mac

www.realmusicnet.wordpress.com

I used a few good amps .When I connected even older Accuphase E-205 one day it shocked me how different and "to the point" it played. The treble sophistication is amazing.

 

[rainsoothe]

If I ever were to switch, Accuphase, Jadis and Bryston would be my top contenders. Accuphase are just wonderful amps.

On the subject of bi-amping, I recently found that what most of us consider it to be is called "fool's bi-amping" - simply using 2 (or, in the case of tri-amping, 3) power amps into the speaker's 2 (3) sets of binding posts and removing the links. And for this, the general consensus is that most of the time it's not worth it.
As far as I understand, real bi (or tri) amping involves active crossovers, which bypass the passive crossovers in the speakers, and there are real benefits to this method - the speakers are turned into active speakers.

 

[davedotco]

If I ever were to switch, Accuphase, Jadis and Bryston would be my top contenders. Accuphase are just wonderful amps.

On the subject of bi-amping, I recently found that what most of us consider it to be is called "fool's bi-amping" - simply using 2 (or, in the case of tri-amping, 3) power amps into the speaker's 2 (3) sets of binding posts and removing the links. And for this, the general consensus is that most of the time it's not worth it. As far as I understand, real bi (or tri) amping involves active crossovers, which bypass the passive crossovers in the speakers, and there are real benefits to this method - the speakers are turned into active speakers.

The active crossover is the big plus here.

They do their work at line level using regular components, there is no 'insertion loss' and techniques such as high rolloff rates, response shaping and dsp can all be implemented in a manner far easier than with passive crossovers.

The signal fed to the amps has already been 'crossed over', in that it is already bandwidth limited to the frequency range in question and is of course fed directly from the amp to the driver with no passive crossover in the way.

The better designs integrate all this seemlessly, the advantages include better power transfer, better control and, very often, the ability to adjust for room positioning and acoustics. You can even take it further if you like, use a measurement mic and appropriate software and you can have room correction as well, not that common as yet but Genelec do complete packages from around £1500.

Much as I love playing with hi-end amps like the Accuphase and matching them to great speakers, we are often talking serious money here, plus of course the difficulty of getting hold of such components to try.

 

[stereoman]

I wish I could try out new Accu with ( still the best passives I heard ) some Leema speakers. It could be honey...

 

[Electro]

If I ever were to switch, Accuphase, Jadis and Bryston would be my top contenders. Accuphase are just wonderful amps.

On the subject of bi-amping, I recently found that what most of us consider it to be is called "fool's bi-amping" - simply using 2 (or, in the case of tri-amping, 3) power amps into the speaker's 2 (3) sets of binding posts and removing the links. And for this, the general consensus is that most of the time it's not worth it. As far as I understand, real bi (or tri) amping involves active crossovers, which bypass the passive crossovers in the speakers, and there are real benefits to this method - the speakers are turned into active speakers.

It might be worth adding Electrocompaniet to your list, they have the power and speed of a Bryston the clarity and stability of an Accuphase and the delicacy and 3d imaging of the Jadis.

I am a little biased but it's the truth nonetheless. *smile*

 

[rainsoothe]

If I ever were to switch, Accuphase, Jadis and Bryston would be my top contenders. Accuphase are just wonderful amps.

On the subject of bi-amping, I recently found that what most of us consider it to be is called "fool's bi-amping" - simply using 2 (or, in the case of tri-amping, 3) power amps into the speaker's 2 (3) sets of binding posts and removing the links. And for this, the general consensus is that most of the time it's not worth it. As far as I understand, real bi (or tri) amping involves active crossovers, which bypass the passive crossovers in the speakers, and there are real benefits to this method - the speakers are turned into active speakers.

It might be worth adding Electrocompaniet to your list, they have the power and speed of a Bryston the clarity and stability of an Accuphase and the delicacy and 3d imaging of the Jadis.

I am a little biased but it's the truth nonetheless. *smile*

 

Consider me intrigued 😉

@dave - quite informative for me, thank you!

 

[Electro]

If I ever were to switch, Accuphase, Jadis and Bryston would be my top contenders. Accuphase are just wonderful amps.

On the subject of bi-amping, I recently found that what most of us consider it to be is called "fool's bi-amping" - simply using 2 (or, in the case of tri-amping, 3) power amps into the speaker's 2 (3) sets of binding posts and removing the links. And for this, the general consensus is that most of the time it's not worth it. As far as I understand, real bi (or tri) amping involves active crossovers, which bypass the passive crossovers in the speakers, and there are real benefits to this method - the speakers are turned into active speakers.

It might be worth adding Electrocompaniet to your list, they have the power and speed of a Bryston the clarity and stability of an Accuphase and the delicacy and 3d imaging of the Jadis.

I am a little biased but it's the truth nonetheless. *smile*

Consider me intrigued 😉

@dave - quite informative for me, thank you!

You can start your journey of discovery here.*smile*

http://www.enjoy-audio.de/tl_files/download/Electrocompaniet/michael-jackson-and-electrocompaniet---final-v.pdf

 

[Native_bon]

If I ever were to switch, Accuphase, Jadis and Bryston would be my top contenders. Accuphase are just wonderful amps.

On the subject of bi-amping, I recently found that what most of us consider it to be is called "fool's bi-amping" - simply using 2 (or, in the case of tri-amping, 3) power amps into the speaker's 2 (3) sets of binding posts and removing the links. And for this, the general consensus is that most of the time it's not worth it. As far as I understand, real bi (or tri) amping involves active crossovers, which bypass the passive crossovers in the speakers, and there are real benefits to this method - the speakers are turned into active speakers.

It might be worth adding Electrocompaniet to your list, they have the power and speed of a Bryston the clarity and stability of an Accuphase and the delicacy and 3d imaging of the Jadis.

I am a little biased but it's the truth nonetheless. *smile*

 

Consider me intrigued 😉

@dave - quite informative for me, thank you!

You can start your journey of discovery here.*smile*

http://www.enjoy-audio.de/tl_files/download/Electrocompaniet/michael-jackson-and-electrocompaniet---final-v.pdf

Wow, quite informative. Thanks for the link. We learn everyday. Smiles.

 

[insider9]

If I ever were to switch, Accuphase, Jadis and Bryston would be my top contenders. Accuphase are just wonderful amps.

On the subject of bi-amping, I recently found that what most of us consider it to be is called "fool's bi-amping" - simply using 2 (or, in the case of tri-amping, 3) power amps into the speaker's 2 (3) sets of binding posts and removing the links. And for this, the general consensus is that most of the time it's not worth it. As far as I understand, real bi (or tri) amping involves active crossovers, which bypass the passive crossovers in the speakers, and there are real benefits to this method - the speakers are turned into active speakers.

It might be worth adding Electrocompaniet to your list, they have the power and speed of a Bryston the clarity and stability of an Accuphase and the delicacy and 3d imaging of the Jadis.

I am a little biased but it's the truth nonetheless. *smile*

 

A little biased? Not even highly biased?

You're all out class A

:biggrin:

 

[Electro]

If I ever were to switch, Accuphase, Jadis and Bryston would be my top contenders. Accuphase are just wonderful amps.

On the subject of bi-amping, I recently found that what most of us consider it to be is called "fool's bi-amping" - simply using 2 (or, in the case of tri-amping, 3) power amps into the speaker's 2 (3) sets of binding posts and removing the links. And for this, the general consensus is that most of the time it's not worth it. As far as I understand, real bi (or tri) amping involves active crossovers, which bypass the passive crossovers in the speakers, and there are real benefits to this method - the speakers are turned into active speakers.

It might be worth adding Electrocompaniet to your list, they have the power and speed of a Bryston the clarity and stability of an Accuphase and the delicacy and 3d imaging of the Jadis.

I am a little biased but it's the truth nonetheless. *smile*

A little biased? Not even highly biased?

You're all out class A

:biggrin:

Oi ! I ressemble that remark *biggrin* *i-m_so_happy*

 

[Macspur]

I have very high regard for the likes of Sugden and Electrocompaniet, which having owned one and home demoed the other do sound quite alike, but where I think the Accuphase has the edge is having tone controls.

http://www.accuphase.com/

Mac

www.realmusicnet.wordpress.com