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    Join Date: Mar 2017

    Location: Perth Western Australia

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    I'm John.

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    Hi my name is John and I live in Rossmoyne a suburb of Perth in Western Australia.

    I migrated with my family to WA as 10 Pound Pom when I was 10 years old and have lived in Perth since 1971.

    Having raised two boys which are substantially, if not totally independent, I have had more time and money lately to dip back into an interest in Hi-Fi. My interest was awakened 3 or 4 years back after listening to and buying an EL34 PP valve amplifier (SAC Thailand) and a copy of LS3/5a speakers (Audio Space) complete with AB-1 bass extenders.

    You all know how it goes the speakers are quite inefficient (<84dB/W) and the EL34 a little bass shy and fizzy in the top end - so time to look for something different. Well I found something but not new as it is a 1986 Accuphase E-205 integrated. Regretfully it was a short but memorable one day honeymoon and the seller is gracefully working to identify and rectify a problem with the right channel dropping out before I can get it back. This Accuphase certainly impressed for a few hours me but who doesn't enjoy a whirlwind infatuation.

    I expect to get it back in the next couple of weeks and am looking forward to us settling in together - my wife might even like it, not sure about the lack of remote though.

    My musical interests are mostly jazz fuelled by having lived in New Orleans for a couple of years, however I am hoping the Accuphase can re-introdciue me to rock and classical as I have ben neglecting more complex pieces feeling the EL34 is a little light on for more complicated musical pieces.

    However - hello I am looking forward to reading any comments there may be on matching amplifiers to LS3/5a's and seeking a manual for the Accuphase hoping it might have a circuit diagram for a tech to be able to use as reference.

    Regards

    John McManus

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    Join Date: Feb 2013

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    I'm Grant.

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    Hi and welcome John. Hope you find a schematic. Good stuff accuphase.
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    Join Date: Apr 2012

    Location: N E Kent

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    I'm Geoff.

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    Hello John. Welcome to AOS.

    We have a few Accuphase fans here, so you might get lucky with some info. I'd suggest starting a thread in the 'Past Masters' section and asking a few questions.

    The LS3/5a is also very popular, so there's plenty of knowledge here about those too.

    If you have any other future plans for your system, we'd like to hear about them.


    Enjoy the forum,
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    Join Date: Oct 2014

    Location: SW England

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    I'm Richie.

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    Hi john. I grew up in Fremantle. Moved to the UK 15 years ago. They are a good lot here.

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    Join Date: Mar 2012

    Location: London and Somerset

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    I'm Dave.

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    Hi John, welcome to AOS, it is a great forum, with many knowledgeable members.
    This may be of help, need to join to download the manual i believe.

    https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_li...se/e-205.shtml
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    Join Date: Mar 2012

    Location: london

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    I'm bernard.

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    Hi John
    Check out this website for the service manual for your accuphase.
    https://www.elektrotanya.com/accupha.../download.html

    Bernie
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    Welcome to AOS

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    Join Date: Nov 2008

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    I'm Neil.

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    Welcome to AoS John
    Regards Neil

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    Join Date: Mar 2017

    Location: East Sussex

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    I'm Rick.

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    Hi John, I hope you get your Accuphase back and in full working order. I had a E308 (I think), had plenty of power so you should be fine if venturing in to other types of music.

    My brother moved to Perth about 8 years ago and now owns a house in Ashby. I think there's more Brits living there than Aussies!

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    Join Date: Jan 2009

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    I'm openingabottleofwine.

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    Welcome to AoS John,

    Enjoy the Forum
    Barry
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