Accuphase E-450 or Accuphase E-550


My speakers are Focal Electra 936 and I am using them with Accuphase E-213 in a room 19*22*9. and I feel I need more power than the 213 has.
I like to listen mostly to Rock and Folk.
Which amp. will be the better route: the E-450 or the E-550?
Will I get a substantial improvement over the 213 in bort amps?
I can not audition those amps.
Since I like the Accuphase 213, I think the best thing is to stick with Accuphase.
Do both amps will have enough power for the Focal Utopia Series(hope to upgrade in the futue) .
Your opinion please.
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Showing 2 responses by cobaltturbo

I don't know about the speakers you are using. I am assuming they are 8 ohm. I am not sure if I can be of help.

I am using the Accuphase E-408 powering my totem Winds which are 4 ohms. My room is 18 x 25 x 8+ and I have much more power than I can use. I demoed the E213 and it was at its limits for my needs. Depending on the efficiency of your speakers will make the difference.

I have found the class A amps from Accuphase like the E550 to be seriously underrated with abundant power to drive anything with some of the best sound in solid state the AB amps like the E450 are not as clean at higher power levels but are still amazing and equally as good at lower levels.

I find that with my totems most of the time I am very comfortable running between 3-30 watts it is very seldom I need to bring up the volume above that. Rated at 350 watts at 4 ohms I have far more power than I need. I can only assume either amp will power most anything adequately in your room size.

i hope this is of some help.
Honestly the 408 is a better unit it has slightly faster deeper bass and overall sound is improved but it is more of a subtle change than dramatic one.

Either the 450 or 550 should be an improvement over the 408 and 213.