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Accuphase e-302b Integrated Amplifier A classic amp from the golden age of Japanese hifi. - 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
This is an older Accuphase generation, so the key timing question is age rather than replacement-model risk: you’re buying a classic Japanese integrated, not a current lineup piece. At A$2,590, it looks ambitious against typical used E-302/E-302B market chatter, which tends to sit well below that level in comparable-condition sales; I’d want strong provenance and recent servicing to feel good at this ask.
That said, the appeal is real: these are admired for a refined, muscular, low-noise presentation, and the E-302B sits in Accuphase’s well-regarded mid/upper-vintage era with proper build quality and long-term collectability. If it’s genuinely excellent, ideally with original packaging, manual, and evidence of a clean service history, it can be a rewarding buy for someone who wants vintage Accuphase character and isn’t chasing a newer feature set.
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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