Accuphase E-480 Integrated Amplifier

Since the E-303 launching in 1978, the high-power integrated amp is at the core of Accuphase product lineup. The E-480 is a succession model of E-470, it is the 11th generation of “Accuphase Core Product”. The E-480 Preamplifier section features the further evolved AAVA that enables an accurate volume control. The power amplifier section, a damping factor is further enhanced with precise and dynamic speaker driving ability. The preamplifier and power amplifier sections are kept entirely separate, users are able to combine E-480 with other separate systems.

Option Boards

A range of sophisticated option boards opens up even more possibilities. Accuphase DAC option boards feature a USB port and support for high-bit, high-sampling frequency signals up to 192 kHz/24 bits. The newly developed Analog Disc Input Board AD-50 is also available, ideal for high-grade reproduction of analog records using either MC or MM phono cartridges.

FEATURES

• Revolutionary AAVA volume control

• Power MOS-FETs in triple parallel push-pull configuration deliver ample power: 180 watts/channel into 8 ohms

• Damping factor of 600

• Instrumentation amplifier principle for power amplifier input stage allows fully balanced signal transmission, complemented by MCS+ topology and current feedback amplification circuitry

• Logic-control relays for the shortest signal paths

• Strong power supply with a massive high-efficiency toroidal transformer and large filtering capacitors

• Power button allows separate use of preamplifier and power amplifier sections

• Numeric indication of volume level