Accuphase E-800

dznutz said:
No, clearly "guarantee" was improperly used here. Just wanted my strong opinion on the matter to come through.

As everyone knows these electronics are serialized. Every successful Manufacturer I know of has territory restrictions that they enforce. I don't imagine that Audiocubes, who is not an Authorized Accuphase Dealer in North America can continue to source, import and sell equipment not destined for this Market, as a full time business no less. I would imagine the serial numbers are either removed, modified or replaced to avoid the source in Japan, or elsewhere, being exposed. Even if Accuphase doesnt care Im sure if Axiss or Audio Alliance contacted them with this complaint and serial numbers they would act.
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The existence of Audio Cubes is clearly a by-product of the business practice of US Accuphase distributor and the alike. Maybe we should have a strong opinion about that.
 
dznutz said:
No, clearly "guarantee" was improperly used here. Just wanted my strong opinion on the matter to come through.

As everyone knows these electronics are serialized. Every successful Manufacturer I know of has territory restrictions that they enforce. I don't imagine that Audiocubes, who is not an Authorized Accuphase Dealer in North America can continue to source, import and sell equipment not destined for this Market, as a full time business no less. I would imagine the serial numbers are either removed, modified or replaced to avoid the source in Japan, or elsewhere, being exposed. Even if Accuphase doesnt care Im sure if Axiss or Audio Alliance contacted them with this complaint and serial numbers they would act.
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perhaps you should leave your imagination to yourself if you have no direct knowledge of anything you are saying.

Both items I bought were brand new, had serial numbers and did not look tampered with at all
 
Glad to hear you are happy. One way to confirm is for you to reach out to Accupahse Japan with the Serial number and confirm who the original Dealer is. If its been tampered with you will know then.

There is also no way for me to have direct knowledge as I would never spend any money on a 100V device.
 
Has anyone compared the E650 to the E800, and would care to comment on specific differences in the two? Currently own the 650 and considering selling it for an 800, but listening to one is almost impossible. Would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks
 
My E-800 arrived several days ago. With about 150 hours on the clock, I continue to be amazed with its performance.
 
Congratulations with your E-800 , i am sure its great :) , as i enjoy my E-470 and know that the E-800 is much better
 
maxdog923 said:
Has anyone compared the E650 to the E800, and would care to comment on specific differences in the two? Currently own the 650 and considering selling it for an 800, but listening to one is almost impossible. Would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks
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Welcome to the forum
 
Here is are a couple of E-800 pics.
 

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I’m so happy for you. And, a little jealous. Enjoy in great health.
 
Just pulled a trigger trading my Luxman 590axii towards Accuphase E-800. I did not hear it, but trust the recommendation of the dealer who I know for a long time. He is saying that that model sounds as good as A-48 amplifier and C-2850 pre-amp. When I asked him if its a just jumper change only to switch power to US based, he told me that as a final step they insert the transformer for US models specifically designed for US voltage.
 
Your dealer is selling grey market Accuphase and changing transformers? I’m confused.

myjazz123 said:
Just pulled a trigger trading my Luxman 590axii towards Accuphase E-800. I did not hear it, but trust the recommendation of the dealer who I know for a long time. He is saying that that model sounds as good as A-48 amplifier and C-2850 pre-amp. When I asked him if its a just jumper change only to switch power to US based, he told me that as a final step they insert the transformer for US models specifically designed for US voltage.
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Let me rephrase,
When I asked my dealer if for the gray market units from accuphase it's just a jumpers change to switch to US 120v, he told me - no, it is not possible anymore. Currently, before shipping to US distributor, any model that intended to be used in US gets transformer specifically manufactured for the US market. This dealer (and I assume any legit US dealer) will never be selling any gray market audio.
 
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