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Old 11-29-2012, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by DonBattles View Post
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.
I strongly second that. Class-A amps sound VERY VERY special. I had the baby Class-A Luxman the 550. The unit I had, unfortunately, produced a very noxious smell (apparently this is not a common thing, I just got unlucky) and had to be returned, but it sounded great.

If I could not have my Shindo amp and pre, I'd head for a Luxman class A in a heartbeat.

Alberto
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