Integrated amplifiers — Accuphase E-3000

The E-3000 is an integrated amplifier from Accuphase, a Japanese manufacturer with a considerable reputation for meticulous engineering, built with substantial output and an exceptionally high damping factor. The E-3000 brings Accuphase's characteristic attention to both measured performance and musical engagement to integrated amplification.

Key specs that matter

One balanced XLR input and five single-ended RCA inputs are provided. Output power is 2 x 100W into 8 ohms, doubling cleanly to 2 x 150W into 4 ohms - a near-textbook power increase indicating a robust power supply. Damping factor reaches a remarkable 600 - an exceptional figure indicating outstanding control over connected loudspeaker driver movement, considerably higher than most rival integrated amplifiers achieve.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptional control and precision reflecting the remarkable damping factor of 600 - Accuphase's characteristic combination of measurably excellent performance and genuine musical engagement is fully evident in this considerable specification.

Pairing

The exceptionally high damping factor suits demanding, revealing loudspeakers directly, and the six-input connectivity comfortably covers a source-rich system.

Alternatives

Accuphase's broader integrated amplifier catalogue offers alternatives for buyers wanting a different output level within the same meticulous Japanese engineering philosophy.