Accuphase E-800S Class-A Integrated Amplifier

Name: Accuphase E-800S Class-A Integrated Amplifier
Brand: Accuphase
SKU: ACCE800S
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The Accuphase E-800S Class-A Integrated Amplifier represents the pinnacle of integrated amplifier design, combining the warmth and musicality of pure Class-A operation with the precision engineering that has defined Accuphase for decades. Designed for listeners who demand uncompromising performance, the E-800S delivers extraordinary refinement, control, and emotional engagement from every recording.

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Continuous Average Output Power (both channels driven, 20-20,000 Hz): 300 watts per channel into 1 ohm, 200 watts per channel into 2 ohms, 100 watts per channel into 4 ohms, 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms.

Intermodulation Distortion: 0.01%g

Signal to noise ratio: 105dB

Frequency Response: HIGH LEVEL INPUT/POWER INPUT 20 - 20,000 Hz +0, -0.5 dB (for rated continuous average output), 3 - 150,000 Hz +0, -3.0 dB (for 1 watt output)

Damping Factor: 1000 (For rated output with 8-ohm load, 50 Hz)

Output Voltage, Output Impedance (at rated continuous average output): PRE OUTPUT: 1.23 V, 50 ohms

Gain: HIGH LEVEL INPUT →　PRE OUTPUT : 18 dB, POWER INPUT →　OUTPUT: 28 dB

Tone Controls Turnover frequency and adjustment range: BASS: 300 Hz ±10 dB (50 Hz), TREBLE: 3 kHz ±10 dB (20 kHz)

Loudness Compensation: +6 dB (100 Hz)

Attenuator: －20 dB

Power Level Meters: Logarithmic compression, peak reading meters, output dB/% scale

Load Impedance: 4 - 16 ohms

Stereo Headphones: Suitable impedance: 8 ohms or higher

Power Requirements: AC 120 V/220 V/230 V 50/60 Hz (Voltage as indicated on rear panel)

Power Consumption: 180 watts idle 390 watts in accordance with IEC 60065

Maximum Dimensions: Width 465 mm x Height 239 mm x Depth 502 mm

Mass: 35.7 kg net

The E-800S is our flagship model that incorporates the full breadth of Accuphase's accumulated knowledge on integrated amplifiers.

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Pure Class-A Amplification

At the heart of the E-800S is a meticulously engineered pure Class-A amplifier stage, delivering power with exceptional linearity and minimal distortion. This approach produces a richly textured, natural sound with remarkable smoothness and tonal depth. Vocals feel more lifelike, instruments gain body and presence, and music flows with effortless realism.

Exceptional Power and Control

Despite its refined character, the E-800S offers immense current capability and speaker-driving authority. Its advanced output stage provides superb grip and stability across a wide range of loudspeakers, maintaining composure even during demanding dynamic passages. Bass performance is powerful and articulate, while delicate details remain intact and beautifully resolved.

Advanced Balanced Circuitry

Accuphase’s fully balanced signal architecture minimises noise and distortion throughout the amplification path. Combined with the company’s sophisticated gain control technologies, the E-800S achieves an incredibly low noise floor, allowing subtle musical information and ambient detail to emerge with stunning clarity.

Precision Volume Control with AAVA Technology

The E-800S incorporates Accuphase’s renowned AAVA (Accuphase Analog Vari-gain Amplifier) volume control system. Rather than relying on conventional potentiometers, AAVA adjusts gain directly while preserving signal integrity. The result is smooth, precise volume adjustment with outstanding channel balance and transparency at all listening levels.

Crafted to Reference Standards

Every aspect of the E-800S reflects Accuphase’s commitment to uncompromising build quality. From its beautifully finished chassis and precision-machined controls to its oversized power supply and premium internal components, the amplifier is engineered for long-term reliability and world-class sonic performance.

A Complete High-End Listening Experience

The Accuphase E-800S is more than an amplifier—it is the heart of a truly reference-level music system. Combining the fluidity of Class-A amplification with exceptional detail retrieval and dynamic authority, it delivers an immersive listening experience that captures the emotion and realism of live music with breathtaking authenticity.

The Accuphase Difference

At Soundline, we hold Accuphase products in the highest regard, and the E-800S is no exception. Renowned for legendary build quality, Accuphase amplifiers undergo meticulous testing and design processes that ensure they perform at their peak for decades. Their conservative power ratings often surpass what’s on paper, delivering more power and control than promised.

For those who value pure Class-A sound without the complexity of separate components, the E-800S offers unparalleled value. It provides the uber-high-end performance often seen in much pricier setups, making it an exceptional choice for serious music lovers.

Contact us to learn more or to request a demonstration of the E-800S in one of our showrooms.

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Who is this for?

The Accuphase E-800S is designed for listeners seeking true high-end performance without the complexity of separate components. It’s ideal for experienced HiFi enthusiasts who value musicality, refinement, and long-term build quality as much as power and detail.

Its pure Class-A design particularly suits those who enjoy a natural, effortless presentation with rich tonal depth and exceptional realism. The E-800S pairs beautifully with premium loudspeakers in medium to large listening rooms, delivering the kind of smooth authority and control normally associated with far more complex systems.

For customers upgrading from premium integrated amplifiers or simplifying an existing separates setup, the E-800S offers a genuine reference-level solution built for years of listening enjoyment.