Accuphase E-280 Integrated Stereo Amplifier

Brand: Accuphase | SKU: AccuphaseE-280 | UPC:

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The AAVA volume control builds upon the knowledge of high-end equipment to control volume without loss of information. The power amplification section utilizes the instrumentation amplifier principle to create an ideal speaker driver. The low impedance design of the output circuitry brings out the full potential of every speaker. Two option boards can be added for improved expandability. The E-280 sound performance will defy the imagination.

  • AAVA volume control
  • Power amplification stage with bipolar transistors in double parallel push-pull configuration
  • Rated for 120 watts into 4 ohms and 90 watts into 8 ohms
  • High damping factor of 500
  • Power amplification stage configured as instrumentation amplifier
  • Current feedback amplification topology in power amplification stage
  • Logic-control relays for shortest signal paths
  • Strong power supply with massive high-efficiency transformer and large filtering capacitors
  • Protection circuitry using MOS-FET switches
  • Two rear panel expansion slots allow use of option boards
        Brand Accuphase
        Model E-280
        Power Output (Watts)/ THD Stereo 4 Ohm 120
        Power Output 8 Ohms (Watts) 90
        Damping Factor 500
        Total Harmonic Distortion 0.05%
        Signal to Noise Ratio (dB) Line 107, Main 122, Balanced 96
        Amplifier Class Class AB
        HDMI Inputs 0
        HDMI Outputs 0
        ARC, eARC No
        Analog Inputs 5
        Analog Outputs 2
        Phono Preamp No
        Optical/Coaxial Digital Inputs 0 / 0
        Preamp Output Yes
        XLR Inputs 1
        XLR Outputs 1
        Home Theater Bypass No
        Bluetooth No
        Streaming No
        DAC No, Optional DAC-60 Module
        AM/FM Tuner No
        Room Correction No
        Power Consumption (Watts) 249
        Weight (lbs) 45
        Warranty 3 Years

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        Brand
        Accuphase
        Yamaha
        Marantz
        Accuphase
        NAD Electronics
        Model
        E-280
        A-S3200
        PM-10
        E-3000
        M33
        Power Output (WATTS)/ Stereo 8 Ohm
        90
        100
        200
        100
        200
        Power Output(WATTS)/ Stereo 6 Ohm
        120
        Power Output(WATTS)/ Stereo 4 Ohm
        120
        150
        400
        150
        380
        Damping Factor
        500
        > 250
        500
        600
        > 800
        Total Harmonic Distortion
        0.05%
        0.07%
        0.005%
        0.05%
        0.003%
        Signal to Noise Ratio
        Line 107, Main 122, Balanced 96
        114
        111
        107
        120
        Amplifier Class
        Class AB
        Class AB
        Class AB
        Class AB
        Class D
        App Control
        No
        No
        Yes
        HDMI Inputs
        0
        0
        0
        0
        1
        HDMI Outputs
        0
        0
        0
        0
        0
        ARC, eARC
        No
        No
        No
        No
        Yes, eARC
        Analog Inputs
        5
        3
        4
        5
        1
        Analog Outputs
        2
        2
        1
        3
        0
        Phono
        No
        Yes
        Yes
        No
        Yes
        OPTICAL/COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUTS
        0 / 0
        0 / 0
        0 / 0
        0 / 0
        2 / 2
        Subwoofer Outputs
        0
        0
        2
        PRE-AMP Output
        Yes
        Yes
        No
        Yes
        Yes
        XLR Input
        1
        2
        2
        1
        1
        Home Theater Bypass
        No
        Yes
        Yes
        Yes
        No
        Bluetooth
        No
        No
        No
        Yes
        Streaming
        No
        No
        No
        No
        Yes
        DAC
        No, Optional DAC-60 Module
        No
        No
        ESS Sabre ES9016K2M x 2
        ESS Sabre ES9028 x 2
        AM/FM Tuner
        No
        No
        No
        No
        No
        Room Correction
        No
        No
        No
        No
        Dirac Live
        Dimensions No Antenna (H x W x D)
        7 1/8" x 17 1/8" x 18 1/4"
        6 5/8" x 17 5/16" x 17 13/16"
        5 1/4" x 17 1/8" x 17 5/8"
        Dimensions (HxWxD)
        5.94" x 18.31" x 16.54"
        6.3" x 18.3" x 16.6"
        Weight (lbs)
        45
        54.5
        47.4
        50.9
        21.4
        Warranty
        3 Years
        5 Years
        5 Years
        3 Years
        3 Years
        Based on 296 reviews
        93%
        (276)
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        Great speakers For my needs. Wanted a nice full sound floor standing speaker that wasn’t harsh. Using them just for music in our fireplace room not for home theater. Not a complaint at all on their lack of lower end frequencies, I pretty much knew when I ordered them I’d be adding a sub to the mix to fill in where they leave off. Now to pick the sub 😅😂

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        I'm glad I made the choice to purchase this amplifier! I couldn't be happier and the sound is quite captivating.

        I just came back from visiting my big brother out of state who has a system in the mid 5 figure mark. When I came back I was inspired to upgrade but decided to wait. But then my Sub stopped working. I saw these on sale and thought “Is it meant to be?” Of course it was. I have these paired with a NAD T-778 streaming Qobuz. So far I am really enjoying these. I am hearing old songs as if they are new again. I have been listening to music more than ever. Bass is solid and highs are crisp. A truly immersive speaker. While I wouldn’t dare say they are as good as my big brother’s setup, they are close enough to put a smile on my face. I think they are a solid option for the price range. I am very satisfied and they are still breaking in.

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        I bought the M2si integrated amplifier to drive my 2.7 magnepans. It does a very nice job of doing just that. That the amplifier is advertised as dipping gracefully or smoothly down to 2 Ohms was a primary point in the buy. Plus, Safe and Sound had a very good buy on this amplifier at $ 799.00. The build quality is very good and it has a large toroidal transformer to better handle high current and increase bass response. The preamp is full Class A and is a strong point for this Class A/B amplifier. Great buy! You can't have it all at this price though. The motorized volume knob does not have an easy viewing of where it is set as it is an inset indention without a light marker. Also, no standby power for the amp but it does have excellent heat management as the chassis has a colder side versus the hotter 2 channel amplifiers side. It is a fully discrete amplifier (wonderful, no integrated except for maybe op-amps at the preamp front). 5 year warranty, hard to beat. The amplifier has to be broken in as treble is at first very forward , but settles after a good break in period. The silver white looks very sexy and has a kind of older vibe. The M2si is British and has a brightness to it which can be toned down if you use the right speakers. Magnepans can change resistor values at the terminals or maybe even use specific DACs. No complaint about not having digital inputs at all since there are plenty of line level inputs as you can use outboards which gives you more opportunities any way. I have three different DACs into the line level inputs so all I have to do is switch out the single coax cable I want to change some of the response. I like a very well made Class A/B like this unit compared to the Class D which I have tried. Soundstage is wide and there is a lot of headroom compared to a lot of class D. If the M2si performs at 90% of what their end does like it has been said, then wow. Way to go Musical Fidelity.

        I have all Arcam equipment, the sound is fantastic. The price was amazing.. MusicLife app is so/so. Great piece of equipment..

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