Accuphase E-5000

The Accuphase E-5000 represents the pinnacle of integrated amplifier design, created to celebrate Accuphase’s 50-year legacy of high-end audio innovation. Combining formidable power with supreme finesse, this Class AB flagship amplifier delivers an extraordinary musical experience that is both authoritative and detailed. With fully balanced circuitry from input to output, the E-5000 is built to reveal every nuance and dynamic in your music collection.

Balanced power and precision

At its core, the E-5000 features a robust power amplifier section based on an instrumentation amplifier topology. Its five-fold push-pull output stage uses high-performance power transistors operated in Class AB, achieving both effortless power delivery and refined sonic control. The Balanced AAVA volume control in the preamplifier stage ensures exceptional resolution and channel balance, even at low volume levels.

Key features

• Balanced AAVA Volume Control: Offers ultra-precise volume adjustment with low noise and distortion.
• Instrumentation amplifier topology: Ensures balanced signal handling with wide dynamic range and minimal distortion.
• Class AB power stage: Five-fold push-pull transistor arrangement delivers high power and musical finesse.
• Headphone amplifier: High-quality, discrete design provides exceptional performance for private listening.
• Two expansion slots: Accommodate optional DAC or phono stage boards for future upgrades.

Flexible connectivity

The E-5000 provides a generous array of inputs and outputs to accommodate the most complex systems. It includes five line-level inputs, two balanced XLR inputs, and dedicated outputs for both recording and bi-amping configurations. You can use the E-5000 as a standalone integrated amplifier, a preamplifier, or a power amplifier depending on your system needs.

Refined control & versatility

• Individual phase setting: Configure phase per input for optimal signal integrity.
• Volume attenuator: Instantly reduces volume by -20 dB with the press of a button.
• Loudness compensation: Enhances low-level listening without losing tonal balance.
• Summing tone controls: Precision EQ with active filters for fine tonal adjustment.
• Stereo/mono mode: Enables summing of stereo signals into mono for compatibility or focused listening.

Engineered for sonic purity

Every detail of the E-5000 is designed to uphold the Accuphase standard. Internally, logic-controlled relays provide ultra-reliable switching, while MOS-FET protection circuitry safeguards against short circuits without interfering with signal flow. The amplifier also features two massive speaker terminals for switching between or simultaneously driving different loudspeakers.

The ultimate statement

The Accuphase E-5000 is more than just a high-power integrated amplifier. It is a celebration of half a century of excellence in sound, design, and craftsmanship. Whether you’re listening through speakers or headphones, the E-5000 brings out the soul of your music with effortless authority and emotional depth.