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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. |
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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. |
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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
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[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]2-Channel System: Luxman L590Aii, D-05 CD/SACD ,VPI Classic 3 (Rolling Stone photo shoot table), VPI SDS, Shelter 501 MKII , Wilson Audio Duette,Shunyata Denali 6000T, Anaconda Zitron, Alpha Digital, and Black Mamba power cables, Tara Labs RSC Air 2 speaker wire, RSC Prime M1 IC's. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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? Last edited by Humbuster; 11-28-2012 at 05:34 PM. |
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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.
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[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]2-Channel System: Luxman L590Aii, D-05 CD/SACD ,VPI Classic 3 (Rolling Stone photo shoot table), VPI SDS, Shelter 501 MKII , Wilson Audio Duette,Shunyata Denali 6000T, Anaconda Zitron, Alpha Digital, and Black Mamba power cables, Tara Labs RSC Air 2 speaker wire, RSC Prime M1 IC's. |
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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. |
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[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]2-Channel System: Luxman L590Aii, D-05 CD/SACD ,VPI Classic 3 (Rolling Stone photo shoot table), VPI SDS, Shelter 501 MKII , Wilson Audio Duette,Shunyata Denali 6000T, Anaconda Zitron, Alpha Digital, and Black Mamba power cables, Tara Labs RSC Air 2 speaker wire, RSC Prime M1 IC's. |
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+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
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Analog system: VPI Classic 2 w/Lyra Delos cart – Pathos ”In the Groove” Phono Stage – Pathos “TT” Integrated (RR Version) – Odeon No. 28 SE speakers – Wireworld cabling Digital System: Devialet Expert Pro 220 amplifier – Dali Fazon F5 speakers – Kimber/Wireworld Cabling |
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