Luxman L-505U integrated, your thoughts
 

I'm considering Luxman L-505U integrated to use for my patio speakers.
I will pair it with some James Loudspeakers 2-way speakers. 8 ohms 95 db sensitivity. I know it sounds like overkill for the patio but I spend a lot of time out there and I want good sound quality. Let me know what you think.

The Luxman 590 has exceeded my expectations in everyday.

Their products are of amazing quality, and have a sound that seems to have the warmth of tubes and the drive of solid state.

I am a believer.

My Harbeth 7ES3's have a Sensitivity 86dB/1W/1m and the spank with my L590 and I've not taken them past 1/2 sweep on the volume knob. Not because I'm worried the Harbeth's can't take it or that the Luxman will break up, its just to darn loud :rock-on:

Two Dot,

Are you using the Luxman with your Super 8's? How does that pairing work?
I have a pair as well that I use with my Leben 300XS.

The Luxman/Super 8 pairing is absolutely fantastic! I never dreamed that I would get this quality from a SS amp. There really is something different about Class A Power.

That being said, I do have a pair of used Harbeth 7es3's on the way, mostly because I have always wanted to try that Harbeth midrange magic.

I think that it will be really tough to beat the Luxman/Devore combination.

I am in the process of updating my system and the following Integrateds are on the short list:

505u

507u

McIntish MA6600.

I have done a lot of research and at the price point the 505u looks pretty good.
My local Luxman dealer has a new 505u he will let me audition at home.

I also found a slightly used (1.5 yrs) 507u for sale at a good price w/warranty.
I may go this route.

How is Luxman reliability overall?

How many fried Luxman products have you read about? I've not seen any myself so I figure the reliability is very good. My 590 has worked flawlessly since I've had it and the same with my CDP.

I owned the 507u for about a year running a pair of Sonus Faber Grand Piano Domus.
They had a wonderful soundstage but i did think they lacked a bit in the low end detail and "thump".
My Mcintosh MA7000 took care of all that I could want an integrated amp to do.

I should have added that in the I wouldn't decide on the 505 or 507 until you have a listen to a 550 or 590. Class "A" makes all the difference to my ears. Just seems to have an iron grip on the speakers, very controlled.

+1 Having recently gone the Class "A" route I am also very happy with the decision. The Luxman 550 was on my short list but I ended up with a Pathos TT as I also really like hybrids. Luxman makes some really nice gear. Good luck