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Accuphase e-302b Integrated Amplifier A classic Accuphase amp from the 1980s. - Australia delivered, native 240v so fully supported locally - 120 watts per channel min. RMS at 8 ohms; 180 watts per channel min. RMS at 4 ohms - damping factor 120 - excellent phono stage for MM and MC (loading adjustable) cartridges - many other features, all with famous Accuphase build quality - original instruction manual - pristine appearance in rare (for Accuphase), desirable black - overhauled last December by Accuphase specialist Liquid Audio. Report available - shipping offered would be double boxed and w
This is a fair ask leaning a bit ambitious at A$2,500 for an E-302B. Without fresh sold comps in front of me, I’d treat it as upper-end used money rather than an obvious bargain, so the listing needs to be genuinely tidy and fully working to justify the price.
What makes it worth a look is the Accuphase house sound: smooth, controlled, and refined, with the sort of build quality and long-term satisfaction that keeps these older integrateds in demand. If it’s been serviced, cosmetically clean, and comes with the original remote or box, that strengthens the case; if not, I’d want to negotiate because age-related maintenance on vintage high-end gear can matter at this level.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Accuphase Laboratory, Inc., founded in 1972 in Tokyo by brothers Nakaichi and Jiro Kasuga, emerged from their departure from Trio-Kenwood, the company they had co-established decades earlier. Dissatisfied with mass-production compromises, the Kasugas formed Kensonic Laboratories—later renamed Accuphase Laboratory—and relocated to Yokohama in 1973. The brand name, blending "accurate" and "phase," reflected their commitment to precision audio reproduction amid the 1970s hi-fi boom. Their debut products, the P-300 power amplifier, C-200 preamplifier, and T-100 tuner, immediately earned acclaim, including Japan's Compo Grand Prix for the P-300.
Accuphase specializes in high-end electronics, renowned for integrated and power amplifiers, preamplifiers, tuners, CD players, and digital sources like DACs. While their core strength lies in meticulously engineered amplifiers celebrated for phase accuracy and reliability, the lineup extends to digital components, mains filters, and room correction units. Hand-assembled in Yokohama with top-tier parts and innovative circuits, these products prioritize sound purity over volume, eschewing speakers, turntables, headphones, or cables.
Positioned firmly in the ultra-premium high-end market, Accuphase commands reverence among audiophiles for its timeless build quality, engineering excellence, and enduring performance. Synonymous with Japanese hi-fi mastery, it stands as a reference benchmark, appealing to discerning buyers seeking components that deliver uncompromised musical fidelity and last for generations.
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