Accuphase E-202 (1974) | Kensonic Laboratory

 

The Accuphase E-202 was a classic high-end integrated amplifier from 1974 that delivers 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms with both channels driven, maintaining less than 0.1% distortion across the full 20 Hz–20 kHz range. Developed using the advanced engineering principles of the Accuphase P-300 power amplifier and Accuphase C-200 control center, the E-202 combines separate-component performance with the convenience of an integrated design. Its robust parallel push-pull output stage, oversized power transformer, and massive 20,000 µF filter capacitors ensure exceptional dynamic headroom and stable power delivery, allowing the amplifier to reproduce both powerful musical peaks and delicate low-level passages with remarkable clarity. A distinctive Speaker Damping Control lets users select three damping factors to optimize the amplifier–speaker interaction and reveal the full tonal character of virtually any loudspeaker. Additional highlights include dual power output meters, a high-linearity phono equalizer with selectable cartridge impedance, subsonic filtering, precision tone controls, multiple tape deck connections, and comprehensive protection circuitry—making the Accuphase E-202 a legendary vintage audiophile integrated amplifier known for its clean, detailed sound at any listening level. Specifications: 2x100W RMS 8ohm | THD 0,15% 8ohm | Dimensions (W/H/D) 455x152x355mm | Weight 19,5kg | Original sale price in Germany 2450 DM (In 1972, brothers Nakaichi and Jiro Kasuga left Trio-Kenwood corporation to form a separate company. This was Kensonic Laboratory, releasing products under the brand name Accuphase.)

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