Accuphase P-266 vs. Accuphase P-300V

P-266 or P-300V ?


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MSRP was 220,000¥ in 3-1983 for the 266 (237¥ to the USD) US price 2600 probably in 87 or so.
MSRP was 350,000¥ in 7-1987 for the 300V (150¥ to the USD) US price 6000

US prices were for last list price in general on the Orion guide. This kinda explains the big price difference in introduction for the 266 and final US price as the Yen gained strength against the dollar. There was no similar change in ¥-$ during the 300V availability. Makes the shipment across the Pacific to the US one expensive proposition. Earlier gear from many manufacturers weren't marked up as much just to sell in the US.

Seems the used pricing is associated with the original price. But one is a 130wpc amp and the other is a 180wpc amp and that makes a good difference and affects the price, too.

Sorry I couldn't provide sonic info but hopefully knowing some more about the pricing is helpful
 
Quite a huge difference in terms of pricing, more than twice for that matter. Now this begs the question, power aside, was/is it worth it in terms of sound quality ?
Thanks for then info.
 
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