For someone who’s been looking for this rare stuff it’s Christmas 🤗

Just when I think I have a very basic knowledge of wattage requirements a video like this pops up. I get very few watts are generally used while listening but when you have a $25000 amp prodcing 8 watts along side headphones that suggest a 100 watt amp I have to scratch my head.

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There was no follow-up of this film I belive? The main question is HOW do they both compare? How do they sound????

I can't afford either of these speakers, but I was wondering if you could make a comparison between the Sonetto G1 and G2 line of speakers?

Very true observation that if you grew up in the ‘70s-‘80s that the Accuphase will be appealing. It is so warm and soothing (but detailed with great dynamic range) that feels so right for those of us that grew up on classic/acoustic rock on a top level Marantz. It has that rare combination of being lively but not fatiguing. I actually preferred my E-800 integrated to my McIntosh C2700/MC3500 Mk2 combo. There is something about Accuphase that is so enjoyable, comforting and exciting at the same time.

Thank you, Adrienne, for telling the truth on the 10. Other reviewers agree they are hot.

So ...... CATNIP is the answer to *really enjoy* a pair of PS Audio speakers!!! :-D

Adrian, I have a dedicated music room with Wilson Sasha V (amazing) on it but I would like to build a second (much cheaper) audio system for my family room that my wife easily can use and I also can use for casual listening. Since I alway like McIntosh, but never have had one, this is the perfect excuse to build a small system around that iconic brand. Thanks Carlos E.

Adrian, I always enjoy your videos and hope I can meet you one day, Unfortunately, I don’t live in Canada but I have some work travels to Canada next year so I will try to visit your store. Do you please try this speaker with McIntosh MA325 and add comments on that? Carlos E.

Focal sopra 2 vs sonus faber olympica nova 3

Honestly it looks so cheap… Like plastic cheap.

03:40 impressions begin…

I have a pair arius i i love wish i could afford some new ones as these are very old now and might fail

Hagel uses a lot of feedforward circuitry to reduce distortion sounds like it makes a slightly unnatural sound from your description. Damping factor seems like the reason given its very high number.

Would love to see D'Agostino Relentless pre and 800 mono amps vs Gryphon Commander pre and Apex mono amps that would be epic !!!!!

Bose

Ordered it last week to drive (ordered at the same time) 1.7X Maggies. REALLY looking forward to my new system, and glad to hear you think so highly of the H400!

Thank you, Adrian! How well will these speakers perform in an 11’x12’ room? I’d like to upgrade my Dynaudio Special 40 speakers, which are currently paired with a Hegel H400.

How could I listen these playlists if I can only use Qobuz through Roon? Cant open them through the links :(

Please, stop digressing out of vanity with personal anecdotes that spoil the videos, that we don't care about and that harm your viewers. For the rest, everything is good, clear, and well explained.

This is exactly why I, after 7 years of several Hegel amps (H190, H390, H590), moved over to an Accuphase e700. Hegel H400 and H600 are very good amps (even tested with Luxman L509Z) but it's the Accuphase that makes my feet tapping and drove me back into the music.

This SFV8G2 won me over from B&W…

Cece is 😍

Can anyone hear any difference between the KZbin version and the Qobuz version of 'Life In The Bubble'? Then why are you watching? 🖋

Why would BT [Brian Transeau] be okay with me listening to 'Knowledge of Self' on KZbin but not on Qobuz, yet Hélène Grimaud is OK with me listening to 30 seconds of No. 3 Claire de lune? Is this battle of the DJs? Who gave King Solomon the RIGHT to destroy Whitney Houston?

As integrateds go, both are competent, and musical. That 160 watt shortfall, however, would leave that Accuphase at the dealership for that $$$$. Hegel handily wins this bout🌹✨

Thanks for your video. I have exactly the same thoughts when I hear the difference between my Rotel 1592 and Sony FA777. MosFETs produce a very linear response over the whole range, which makes music heard equally well in any place in my house. When I use Rotel the sound is “dark”. And outside of the listening room I hear only the low bass. I even went to the audio store and listened McIntosh on the same B&W speakers I have. And it was even darker than Rotel. But I appreciate the stage Rotel can create. It goes far beyond my room. Sony is not capable of that.

What a Scam...LOL (:

Is this a H400 review or a music review?! 🤨

Thank you for a detailed cover of those two amplifiers. I think that I already made my mind. Accuphase e-4000 (from another clip).

Not as good as my LS50 metas

Wow, the other day I was listening to Bandcamp - a lot of the artists there now have vinyl releases - but Qobuz blows them out of the water. It's like night and day! 🔊

Bose lol

Owned a MA6900 since new. I like the sound, love the look and besides the bulbs its been very reliable. It is a beast to move, I kept my box luckily. Growing tired of having to replace the bulbs, Im handy enough with a soldering iron but its a pain in the ass and sometimes you'll lose one just weeks after replacing them. Ive tried the LEDs, they didnt last any longer and dont look right besides. If i could afford a newer model with what I assume is more reliable lighting(?) I would've made the switch years ago just for that reason.

Thank you. This video is light years above the first H400 review.

Thank you David Solomon. And thank you Adrian. 👍👍👍👍👍

Accuphase based on the looks alone. I love the buttons and knobs! Tone controls all day for me and VU meters are just icing on a very good cake.

Adrian, thanks for the great video. How do you compare Hagel and Accuphase sound to a MacIntosh signature sound. Would you say something like take the fuller sound with a little less speed that the Accuphase has and add that same distance might come close to a Macintosh sound?

Do I need a streamer or the streamer is good?

Having heard Hegel, Luxman, and Accuphase.....though I have deep respect for Hegel, and recommend them often....Accuphase & Luxman are in another league for SQ.

I sold my H390 for the E380 for the reasons you explained. One day I came to my dealer and heard for the first time an Accuphase, I said to him that this is the sound I like. Now I have the same impression with the PassLabs INT60. But I will stay for awhile with my E380.

Very nice Adrian, always explains with great detail, thank you Have you ever heard the Canton Reference speakers (Germany made)?

❤❤❤Hello my good friend Adrian which I admire very much you make great analogies and your recommendations. I take very strongly I have a chance to pick up a Griffin Diablo 120 integrated amplifier for $6,500 us, it has a built-in phono stage out of those boat integrated you were talking about here. Would you recommend me choose the Griffin Diablo 120 over these fine integrateds these? What do you think about the Griffin Diablo 120? Some say it's a little bit on the dark side and warm. Any recommendations to make it more transparent and airy? Sparkling more air. Your advice would be highly appreciative❤❤❤

Slightly off topic, but will you ever do any testing with CD players? Still a lot of us out here have them, and still a number of companies putting out high end players. I'd really like a review of the Hegel Viking.

I have a pair of 801 D4 and I have to be brutally honest, I'M NOT IMPRESSED! They are supposed to go down to 13Hz, and they DON'T. I have a sub $5,000 set of speakers that sound better! I'm also driving them with McIntosh C55 and MC 451. These speakers can be bi-amped and what better set up could you have? Very disappointed! I disagree on the packaging comment. That's the best thing about them! 🙂

Thank you, Adrian, for your videos. They are exactly what we need to know about, and you describe things extremely well, with the authority that comes from knowledge, experience and integrity. Can I make a small request, though? Could you please put your pen down or, if you need to hold something, make it a pencil or fountain pen instead. That damn clicking drives me mad and it is very distracting. I say this with deep love and gratitude for what you do. 😊

Someone just asked me my opinion on two similar products sound wise. I went from Naim to Goldnote, and the sonics correlate to this almost to a tee in my opinion. The Naim and Hegal, versus the Accuphase and Goldnote. I would have sworn Adrian was talking about the Naim and Goldnote, too cool!!

Just unable to find them🫣

Thanks both of you!