Any experience of Accuphase E-305

[shamrock]

I am currently looking for a vintage receiver or an integrated amplifier and have previoulsy mainly been interested in Marantz units. The other day I stumbled across an ad in the Swedish equivalent of Craig´s list for an Accuphase E-305 integrated amp that seems to be really sweet. It looks like a million dollar and seems to be built like a tank.

Have anybody owned or listened to this unit and can tell me if it is delivering good sound quality paired with quality build? How does it compare to Marantz receivers such as 4270 and 2275?

 

[ryuuoh]

The E-305 has a lot more power than either of the Marantz you mention.
http://www.accuphase.com/cat/e-305en.pdf
If the price is right, I'd buy it.

 

[jojo0416]

I love mine and you will also love those VU meters and yes its built like a tank, my amp is currently with a tech under restoration. I mostly use mine as a power amp paired with other pre-amps. I have not heard a Marantz up close so I cannot give a comparison.