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Accuphase E-4000

Name: Accuphase E-4000
Brand: Accuphase
SKU: model-e-4000-html
Rating: 89 (22 reviews)

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The E-4000 integrated amplifier has emerged from separate amplifier technologies. The preamplifier section features AAVA using ANCC to allow for volume adjustments that maintain high levels of vibrancy. The power amp section employs balanced transmission utilizing the instrumentation amplifier principle to drive noise suppression to its limit. The E-4000 is equipped with a four-fold parallel push-pull configuration of power transistors driven in Class AB in the output stage to extract every last ounce of potential from the speakers and create soundscapes filled with subtlety.

Revolutionary AAVA volume control
Four-fold parallel push-pull configuration of power transistors driven in Class AB
High power output of 180 watts into 8 ohms / 260 watts into 4 ohms
Power amplification stage configured as instrumentation amplifier
High damping factor of 800
Strong power supply with massive high-efficiency toroidal transformer
High-voltage, large filtering capacitors
Protection circuitry using MOS-FET switches

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Professional Reviews 89/100

Nicely Roasted

Sound Quality

92/100

Build Quality

91/100

Features Connectivity

80/100

Value for Money

85/100

The E-4000 pairs natural vocal realism with clean, balanced resolution and remarkably effortless drive. Tharbamar found its bass control, precision and composure especially convincing, even at concert-like levels, while the Japanese-built chassis adds fitting refinement. This is a commanding integrated amplifier for systems needing authoritative grip without losing organic musical flow.

What Reviewers Are Saying

"this E-4000 brings everything I need to the table, power delivery, sound quality, then build quality and everything combined it's just the tool that I need to enjoy my music"

— Tharbamar

Pros

Clean, precise and evenly balanced sound retains a natural, engaging character.

Strong bass control and effortless power delivery remain composed at very high listening levels.

Natural, realistic vocals, good stereo imaging and a spacious soundstage.

Excellent Japanese craftsmanship and refined build quality.

SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 92/100

The review portrays a notably clean, precise and evenly balanced presentation that remains natural and engaging rather than clinical. Vocals, bass control and high-volume composure are particular strengths, while stereo imaging and soundstage are described positively without the same emphatic detail.

Transparency Resolution

93/100

Tharbamar calls the E-4000 cleaner and more precise, with control maintained across the frequency range. The reviewer also praises note precision and vocal accuracy, suggesting a highly lucid presentation.

Tonal Balance Musicality

94/100

The amplifier is described as balanced, natural, organic and engaging, with a Class A-like ease. Human voices are singled out as especially realistic, indicating strong tonal credibility and musical involvement.

Dynamics

94/100

The review repeatedly characterizes power delivery as effortless and precise, comparing its driving ability to the E-5000. It reportedly remains composed at 105dB concert-like levels, pointing to substantial headroom and control.

Soundstage Imaging

88/100

Tharbamar reports a good stereo image and a very nice soundstage. The assessment is clearly favorable, though the review provides limited detail on stage depth, layering or image specificity.

Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.

Build Quality

91/100

The E-4000 is described as entirely built in Japan, with very good craftsmanship and very nice build quality. The review offers no long-term reliability observations, but its direct assessment of fit and finish is strongly positive.

Features Connectivity

80/100

The supplied review does not discuss the E-4000's input selection, expansion options, remote operation or other connectivity provisions. It is presented chiefly as a performance-focused integrated amplifier.

Value for Money

85/100

At roughly $9,690 to $13,975, the E-4000 sits in a premium integrated-amplifier segment. The review is highly enthusiastic about its performance, but does not directly assess whether it represents strong value against similarly priced alternatives.

Reviews

Online Reviews & Mentions

ACCUPHASE E-4000 + PS-1250 - audiodrom.net

E-4000 | audiophil (e)-online

ACCUPHASE E-4000 + PS-1250 - audiodrom.net

Accuphase E-4000 integrated Amplifier

11/28/2022

2023 Toronto Audio Fest – PART 3

8/11/2023

YouTube Reviews

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Sound Sommelier

Is This The BEST Audio Setup of 2025? Accuphase & Sonus faber | Death of the Bull - Stavros Lantsias

10/4/2024

Thumbnail of the video review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgDwuQiW20A

Adrian

Accuphase E4000 VS E5000, Which Is Better?

5/23/2024

Thumbnail of the video review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg7UFZaBSLA

Tharbamar

Accuphase E-4000 Amplifier Review, A New Reference

7/14/2023

Thumbnail of the video review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIGhAR1vdTk

Tharbamar

Accuphase E-4000 or Denon PMA-SX11? Comparing Two Great Integrated Amps

5/23/2023

Thumbnail of the video review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfpfoTi64z4

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6/30/2024

Thumbnail of the video review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScTCiYdU29U

Soundtec tv

【必聴!!!アキュフェーズプリメインアンプ比較】Accuphase E-380/ E-4000 / E-5000 比較試聴【山口県のオーディオ/ホームシアターの専門店サウンドテック】

2/9/2024

Thumbnail of the video review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H08rM5KKBME

Tharbamar

Unboxing Accuphase E-4000 Amplifier, Set Up & Initial Impression

5/2/2023

Thumbnail of the video review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wFKtB4cnG4

Adrian

Unboxing Accuphase E4000 Integrated Stereo Amplifier

5/1/2024

Thumbnail of the video review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVbWQmUP56k

United States of Analog

Integrated Amps: BEAUTIES and BEASTS - The Most GORGEOUS and GROTESQUE Designs!

1/23/2025

Thumbnail of the video review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVLP_QX6IPY

Tharbamar

Advanced Silver Technology 6N+ Silver Cables, A Game Changing Experience!

9/29/2025

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Tharbamar

Comparing 3 Different Diameters of AST 6N+ Silver Conductors

11/3/2025

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Sound Sommelier

Roberta Flack on PERLISTEN S5t Loudspeakers [4Kᵁᴴᴰ] with Accuphase E-4000

7/7/2023

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Resolution A/V — in-store — New York City, New York, United States (website)
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Alma Music & Audio — online and in-store — San Diego, California, United States (website)
Alpha High End — online and in-store — Brasschaat, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium (website)
Ann Arbor Audio Design — in-store — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (website)
Audio Connexion — online and in-store — Burlington, Ontario, Canada (website)
Audio Excellence (CA) — online and in-store — Markham, Ontario, Canada (website)
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Audio Gallery — online and in-store — Las Rozas de Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain (website)
Audio Solutions — online and in-store — Indianapolis, Indiana, United States (website)

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