Class-A

PRECISION INTEGRATED STEREO AMPLIFIER

● Integrated amplifier with fully balanced configuration extending from input to output
● Balanced AAVA type volume control ● Power amplification stage configured as
instrumentation amplifier ● Six-fold parallel push-pull configuration of power MOS-FETs
driven in Class A ● Linear power progression of 50 watts into 8 ohms, 100 watts into 4
ohms, and 200 watts into 2 ohms ● 300 W output into 1-ohm load (music signals) ● High
damping factor of 1000 ● Strong power supply with massive high-efficiency toroidal
transformer and large filtering capacitors ● Protection circuitry using MOS-FET switches
 Integrated Amplifier Is First Entry in New Flagship Model Series
The E-800 is positioned above the E-650 as the new flagship model in the integrated amplifier
lineup of Accuphase. The preamplifier section features the impeccable Balanced AAVA type
volume control, while the power amplifier section is configured as an instrumentation amplifier
using a six-fold parallel push-pull configuration of power MOS-FETs driven in pure Class A.
The resulting quality is on a par with high-class separate type amplifiers. Operating as a simple
and smart system, the E-800 realizes acoustic excellence that reaches to the very heart of the music.

Innovation ‒ The leading edge of technology

■ Balanced AAVA type volume control Conversion into current with 16 16 current switches
weighting stages (1/2 - 1/216) 216 = 65,536 How Balanced AAVA works
AAVA performs volume adjustment by making use of a combination of 16 possible combinations
V- I Converter
current signals with different magnitude, thereby eliminating signal 1
2
degradation and impedance fluctuations and maintaining high S/N ratio
and low THD over the entire volume range. In the Balanced AAVA 1

implementation of the E-800, two AAVA circuits are driven in a fully balanced 22

I-V Converter
configuration with a superior capability to eliminate external noise. 1 Reconversion of current into voltage
23

＋ I-V

Current values
are added

1
215 LEVEL DISPLAY

High Voltage
Current Feedback 1
216
Amplifier

＋INPUT ＋OUTPUT

Balanced CPU detects position of volume ・Volume Balanced

Input knob and operates current on / off CPU ・Balance Output
■ Balanced AAVA type volume control assembly −INPUT
switches according to knob position ・Attenuator
− OUTPUT
Volume knob is turned
and position is detected
V- I Converter
1
■ High-accuracy, high-rigidity volume sensor construction 2

The volume sensor 1

22
mechanism developed
Current values
by Accuphase in-house 1
23 are added
is built from a single ＋ I-V

massive aluminum I-V Converter

block extruded and Reconversion of current into voltage

finished with utmost 1

215

precision and com-

plemented by other 1
216

substantial materials,
16 current switches
to ensure a silky smooth Conversion into current with 16 216 = 65,536
weighting stages (1/2 - 1/216) possible combinations
operation feel.

Sound quality ‒ Simply aiming for the best

■ Formidable power amplification stage
The power amplification circuitry mounted directly on a large heat sink employs a six-fold
parallel push-pull configuration of power MOS-FETs driven in Class A. Two identical units
arranged on the left and right sides of the chassis deliver impeccable power in a linear
progression for the two channels: 50 watts into 8 ohms, 100 watts into 4 ohms, and 200
watts into 2 ohms. The amplifier can even supply 300 watts into 1 ohm (music signals).
Power MOS-FETs
■ High damping factor brings out the full musical potential of loudspeakers
Features such as Balanced Remote Sensing and MOS-FET switches
help to realize a damping factor of 1000. Superb motion control lets
every loudspeaker perform at its very best.
■ Power supply circuitry designed for optimum stability
The strong power supply with massive high-efficiency toroidal transformer and
two large 60,000 μF filtering capacitors ensures a stable current supply at all times.

360
350

300
272
300
250
Output power (W)

200
165
Massive toroidal power transformer 200
150

100 90

100
50

50
Max. output power
Rated output power
8 4 2 1
Impedance (Ohms)

Output power characteristics Power amplifier assembly

Large filtering capacitors
Epoch-Making Fusion
of Skill and Technology

Ultra-Massive Pure Class-A Precision Integrated Amplifier

Combining cutting-edge technology with carefully selected
materials of superb quality, the E-800 exudes an aura of solid
luxury, with a lavish champagne gold front panel that changes
its look depending on the viewing angle, and bar graph meters
that delicately reflect the rhythm of the music.
Advanced features
❹ ❺ ❻ ❼
■ Logic-control signal switching relays for shortest signal paths
■ Five line level and three balanced inputs
■ Line input and output connectors for a recorder
■ Individual phase setting for each input
■ Stereo signal can be switched to monophonic operation ❶ ❷ ❸
■ Left/right balance control also realized with Balanced AAVA ❽ ❾
■ Convenient attenuator is useful for example when operating ❶ Speaker output selector ❻ Mono / stereo selector button Balance control
an analog record player or taking a telephone call ❷ Bass control ❼ Loudness compensator on / off button Preamplifier / power amplifier
■ Loudness compensator enhances low end ❸ Treble control ❽ DAC input selector button separator switch
presence at low volume levels ❹ Tone control on / off button ❾ MC / MM selector button Recorder selector
■ Tone controls using summing active filters ❺ Phase selector button Display mode selector button
■ Power amplification stage employs
instrumentation amplifier principle
■ Current feedback amplification circuit topology
assures excellent phase characteristics in high range
■ Speaker output protection circuit guards against
short-circuiting
■ Protection circuitry using MOS-FET switches
■ Two sets of large speaker terminals
■ Preamplifier and power amplifier sections can be
used separately
■ Line level and balanced outputs of preamplifier
section also support bi-amping connection
Line input and output connectors Protection circuit assembly MOS-FET switches
■ Line level and balanced inputs of power section
enable use as a power amplifier
■ Dedicated headphone amplifier constructed with
discrete components
■ Two rear panel expansion slots allow use of option boards
■ DAC input selector button for use with digital
input board (when DAC-40 / DAC-50 is installed)
■ Sampling frequency display for digital input signal
(when DAC-40 / DAC-50 is installed)
■ High-sensitivity LED bar graph power meters with
30-point indication to -50 dB

Balanced input connectors Speaker terminals connected Ultra-heavy-gauge

directly to protection circuitry edgewise coil

■ Supplied Remote Commander

RC-240
Allows volume adjustment,
input source switching etc.
 Bi-amping for further enhanced sound Option Boards
In a bi-amped setup, the speaker units for the LOW frequency Rear panel expansion slots allow use of Analog Disc Input Board AD-50
range and the HIGH frequency range are driven by separate three types of option boards (DAC-50,
amplifiers with equal gain, which enables playback with AD-50, LINE-10). Up to two boards can Features a high-performance phono
even higher sound quality. Left speaker Right speaker be inserted, according to requirements. equalizer for playback of analog records.
＊The speakers must have a ● Supports MC and MM cartridges
■ The following option ● Load impedance selector button (for MC only)
built-in crossover network boards can also be used: ● Subsonic filter
and separate inputs for
the LOW and HIGH range. Digital Input DAC-10/DAC-20/ Cartridge MC MM
Board DAC-30/DAC-40 Gain 66 dB 40 dB
＊The example shows a ○
− ○
＋ ○
− ○
＋ ○
− ○
＋ ○
− ○
＋ 30 ohms
Analog Disc AD-9/AD-10/ Input
setup with an additional DAC-50 AD-50 Input Board AD-20/AD-30 100 ohms 47 kilohms
HIGH LOW HIGH LOW Impedance
power amplifier for the low 300 ohms
frequency range. Line Input LINE-9
Photo shows an option board installation example. Board AD-50
RIGHT LEFT
E-800
− ＋ − ＋
Digital Input Board DAC-50 Line Input Board LINE-10
High-performance DAC with two
Connection example AK4490EQ chips from Asahi Kasei
Microdevices driven in parallel.
Digital component Input Signal Sampling frequencies Number of bits Provides an
2.8 MHz additional
Coaxial digital cable 5.6 MHz
set of unbal-
From PRE OUT DSD 11.2 MHz 1-bit
LEFT RIGHT USB
11.2 MHz: anced line
Optical fiber cable ASIO only level inputs.
− ＋ − ＋
Analog PCM 32 to 384 kHz 32-bit
outputs USB cable OPTICAL PCM 32 to 96 kHz 24-bit
To INPUT
COAXIAL PCM 32 to 192 kHz 24-bit
PC
DAC-50 LINE-10
CD player Power amplifier

Front Panel Rear Panel

Input Bar graph Level / frequency Function Volume Line input connectors Recorder input / output Preamplifier output Power amplifier input
selector meters display Remote sensor display control TUNER / CD / LINE 1, 2, 3 connectors REC / PLAY connectors PRE OUT connectors MAIN IN

AC power
Power switch * For information on controls Button for opening Headphone Option board Phase selector supply connector
in the sub panel area, see sub panel jack installation slots
Balanced input connectors Speaker terminals A / B (2 sets)
the preceding page.
Attenuator BAL CD / BAL1 – BAL2 Max.
Supported 16 mm
on / off button Spade lug
Preamplifier output Power amplifier input (0.63” )
connectors PRE OUT (BAL) connectors MAIN IN (BAL) dimensions Min. 7 mm (0.28” )

Guaranteed Specifications [Guaranteed specifications are measured according to EIA standard RS-490.]

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Remarks
★ This product is available in versions for 120/220/230 V AC. Make sure that the voltage shown on the rear panel matches the AC line voltage in your area.
★ The 230 V version has an Eco Mode that switches power off after 120 minutes of inactivity.
★ The shape of the plug of the supplied AC power cord depends on the voltage rating and destination country.
Supplied accessories
● AC power cord
● Remote Commander RC-240

● The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to change without notice.
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