回复: 广东佛山出金嗓子前级C290
Summary:
My C290 is probably the last batch production before phasing out to C290V. I
am using it to pair with P700 to yield a perfect couple from Accuphase
suitable for all kinds of music program reproduction. It contains every
Accuphase trade marks (see my reivew on P700), most distintive being rich
harmonies, extended but very elegant high, and very reponsive sound. The most
dynamic the music, the better you will feel this C290 superior to others. The
strange thing is I did have the chance for AB comparsion between 290 and 290V.
The gears used were: Accuphase DP75V CDP Accuphase P650 power amp Chord 64 bit
DAC (the one with a magnified window seeing the chip inside) AQ high model
cables JM Lab Utopia loudspeaker Tannoy ultra tweeter 290 and 290V is of 2
different sounds. 290V is a very little bit faster and energetic but 290
is "more Accuphase" than 290V. By more Accuphase I mean more elegant, musical
and accurate. I would imagine C290V would be better to match A50 or A100 or
tube amp, for its fastness will just liberate the music from thick sounded
amp. But for not so thick sounded SS amp, C290 may be marginally better. 290
is much much better than his next brother 275V. For those who plan to buy a
C275V, I would strongly suggest you to spend your budget for a 2nd hand C290---
-you will never regret. Audition the 2 side by side I am sure you won't go for
275V. I heard a lot of top-notch pre-amp that can make people moody and cry
and never dance or rock ! I suppose people paying this price level for a pre-
amp is looking for a pre-defined taste of sound rather than openly audition 10
or 20 choices before making the decision. I guess it should work with SS or
tube amp well and of course the best match would be Accuphase power amp such
as P650, 700 and 1000. For A50,A100 or other Class A or tube amp, I guess
C290V may be a bit better. For Accuphase fan this should be their ultimate
dream gear. From this C290, I finally understand the power amp is only as good
as the pre amp. And because of this, I wouldn't say it is pricey.
Strengths:
All Accuphase trade marks
Weaknesses:
Why discontinue?
AUDIOREVIEW外国用户对C290的评价,对比C290V更具金嗓子特征,远胜C275V.
C290重达50斤,前金嗓子旗舰.
