ACCUPHASE E-800S

The Accuphase E-800S is born as the ultimate expression of Japanese philosophy in the art of pure Class A amplification. Every detail of its design is conceived to transform home listening into a total sensory experience, reproducing music with a transparency and naturalness that verge on perfection. The elegance of the exterior design conceals a fully balanced architecture, carrying with it decades of research and innovation, capable of combining tonal refinement with controlled power.

The updated version introduces Ultra Low Noise technology, which, together with the Balanced AAVA volume control in a balanced configuration for each channel, eliminates any trace of coloration and elevates the signal-to-noise ratio to extraordinary levels. The proprietary ANCC (Accuphase Noise and distortion Cancelling Circuit) ensures immaculate reproduction, while the Dual Mono-block structure with MOS-FET transistors in a sextuple parallel Push-Pull configuration delivers 50 watts guaranteed per channel at 8 Ohms, reaching up to 360 watts at 1 Ohm, with impressive dynamic reserves and absolute stability even with the most demanding loads.

Listening to music with the E-800S means discovering new depths even in the most familiar recordings: acoustic jazz reveals subtle nuances, classical music unfolds in a wide and three-dimensional soundstage, rock gains energy and rhythmic precision. The frequency response extending from 3 Hz to 150 kHz, combined with a total harmonic distortion of just 0.03% and a Damping Factor greater than 1000, allows precise control over any loudspeaker while preserving the integrity of the musical message.

Its versatility is designed to satisfy even the most demanding audiophiles: balanced and unbalanced inputs, AV Bypass mode for integration with multichannel systems, dedicated outputs, and two slots for optional boards that expand connectivity with phono or DAC modules. A dedicated high-level headphone amplifier and the classic analog Bar Graph Peak Power Meters complete the setup, delivering precise power readings and adding a touch of retro charm to the project’s modernity.

Every component reflects Accuphase’s heritage of craftsmanship: the massive 36 kg chassis guarantees rigidity and isolation, the oversized toroidal transformer and high-capacity proprietary capacitors ensure an inexhaustible energy reserve, while the extruded aluminum motorized volume control, integrated into the AAVA circuit, offers smooth and precise operation. Hand-assembled in the Yokohama workshops, the E-800S is an investment designed to maintain its value over time, uniting artisanal tradition and cutting-edge innovation in a single, inimitable musical instrument.

Technical specifications:

• Power Output: 50W/8Ω guaranteed (100W peak); 100W/4Ω (180W peak); 200W/2Ω (280W peak); 300W/1Ω (360W peak)
• Frequency Response: 3 Hz – 150 kHz
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.03% (8–16Ω); 0.05% (2–4Ω)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 120 dB
• Damping Factor: >1000
• Volume Control: Balanced AAVA (Accuphase Analog Vari-gain Amplifier)
• Circuit: ANCC (Accuphase Noise and distortion Cancelling Circuit)
• Architecture: Fully balanced Dual Mono-block
• Power Stage: Power MOS-FET transistors in sextuple parallel Push-Pull configuration
• Feedback: Current Feedback with Balanced Remote Sensing
• Inputs: 3x balanced XLR; 5x unbalanced RCA
• Pre-Out and Amp-In: XLR and RCA
• Tape Loop: with Recorder selector
• Speaker Terminals: dual set
• Optional Slots: 2x for Accuphase boards
• Chassis: aluminum with oversized toroidal transformer
• Filter Capacitors: proprietary 2x 63,000μF
• Weight: 36 kg
• Dimensions: 465 x 239 x 502 mm (W x H x D)