Luxman vs accuphase amp I recently read positive thing about the Luxman L590AX and the new Luxman DA06 dac. Scott222C, Jan 5, 2022 #7. Location: CT, USA. Vote for Accuphase here. I had been looking at the Accuphase E560 because I want to simplify my system. February 14, 2016. Trade Count: PinoyDVD Legend; Posts: 2,206; Liked: Likes Given: 7; Luxman vs Accuphase - Integrated Amp Class A two last content who that source https://youtu. . FWIW I came across one article (and related forum post) comparing the two that preferred the overall sound of the 509x: The New Luxman L-507Z amplifier reviewed and compared. I would opt for an Audio Note M1 or M2 tube preamp and a Class A power amp from Isn't comparing the Luxman 590axii to the Accuphase line kind of an apples and oranges comparison. I compared typical retail prices in Jpn vs Norway for different brands. I am considering purchasing a Luxman or Accuphase Solid State Integrated amp. Sep 25, 2013 #1 edit . Environmental The Accuphase C-2450 + A48 preamp/amp combo are a noticeable improvement over the hugely capable Luxman L-595A integrated amp (also class A). Luxman and Accuphase. Luxman 505UXII: Much like the amp itself the remote control for the Luxman 505UXII has a very classic and retro style to it. I recently a-b tested Pass Labs vs Luxman and Accuphase separates, and preferred Accuphase in that shootout. Jun 11, 2020 The amp may add a touch of warmth and of course they all have tone controls which give an element of flexibility Not the same Luxman amp you’re considering but an interesting comparison nonetheless: Helom, Jun 20, 2021 #6. So combining a smooth and detailled Luxman preamp and a rapid Accuphase amp is great :tresbon: and I am looking in the direction of plain Accuphase amps (M 60, A46, A65) to upgrade further. I have not heard their SS gear on a MC275. Quite shocking (to me at least) given that there is a universal agreement that Accuphase is superior to Luxman. £15K new in 1990 though. Thread starter TankPopper; Start date Sep 25, 2013; TankPopper Well-Known Member. When its successor, the E-270, later visited my premises courtesy of Evert Rebel of AudioAanZee, this only further The amp will drive a pair of JBL L100 Classics. firefly0071. . This may not be the right thread but since it has devolved into a Luxman (Lux) vs. The Luxman gives more click, snick and snap than the Sansui does. With the Luxman and the Sansui on hand this is what I've managed to get so far this week. April 25, 2017. Measurements - Luxman L-509U Integrated Amplifier (2/2009) Luxman L-509X integrated amplifier The Luxman amps have LOTS of fantastic qualities though as it is built to last forever (seriously, the build quality makes you proud to display this amp), sounds amazing, has a headphone amp, has phono and balanced inputs, does not produce as much heat as a tube amp and you don't have to worry about tube life/maintenance. Erik Tracy but to claim that the 550 'really does' 70watts per channel (as A/B) vs the Luxman spec of 20 (A) is not common. Steam. Now, these are not exactly the Currently considering all of the above, and followed the Accuphase/Luxman/Yamaha thread with great interest. I've been looking into vintage integrateds and would love your opinions on Luxman L 580 vs Sansui Au 11000 vs Accuphase E 202, how they perform sonically. Then I saw this youtube video comparing the Luxman 595 to the Accuphase E-650. Back in the early 80s, we had this VCR that had a remote that you had to physically plug into the VCR When Luxman and Yamaha began actually making mid-fi stuff in the 80's, Accuphase took over as the premium Japanese electronics company. Pass Labs does the A, A/B thing in their Int-60, but they at least tell you that. (Harmonic Technology Magic Link Two interconnect XLR cable) into the Luxman amp In all cases my amp is the amp section of a Accuphase E406V that I find great as such but too straigth when used as integrated. AP1, Aug The Luxman products are modestly higher priced in the States vs Japan but not like Accuphase or Esoteric. stereogeek Member. Accuphase (AP) discussion what the heck. Accuphase P4500 Power Amp Unboxing and Quick Listen. K Well-Known Member Thread Starter. Getting equipment made in North America, one gets MUCH better bang for the $$. Simaudio, Pass Labs, McIntosh, Levinson, Boulder, Jeff Rowland, Vinno Rossi to name a few. Here the vaunted E-800, Accuphase's latest and greatest comes short against the second from the top Luxman 590AXii. Build quality (like the Luxman) is impeccable. Phono stage would be separate, but I understand the DAC is a really nice one. 3 XD. LOL For years, I have friends who owned Luxman, Accuphase or McIntosh but didnt really pay much attention to them due Class A integrated Luxman L590AX vs Accuphase e560. If you turned on the E480 long enough like 6+ hours, it will sound like tube with beautiful distortion. Sep 25, 2013 #2 The Accuphase is a vintage unit, and as such should be inspected for good and safe performance, as every other unit of the same vintage. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by coopmv, Apr 14, 2006. The A-48 is the entry Between the two (L450 or E202), I would also go for the Accuphase - I think a better all-round amp originally. Does anyone have experiences with both solid state integrateds? Basic diff When you are looking at an integrated amplifier from either Luxman or Accuphase, you know going in that you are looking at thousands and thousands of dollars. From the spec, I see Accuphase is making a larger difference between class ab and class a, the whole class ab lines is now using bipolar transistor. I listen mostly to classical, with a lot of jazz and indie music mixed in. These are two very expensive products so please keep I am looking at purchasing a new integrated amp and I have narrowed my search to either the Luxman L-509X or Accuphase E-480. For Luxman it was typical 150-250% increased prices, for Yamaha, ca 40%. jh@meeh. Absolutely stunning kit and I regret selling it. I should add that my main system is McIntosh tube preamp and Conrad Johnson tube amp. I'll buy used. The question was asked what is some fact based technical differences regarding quality and engineering, I’ll share my opinion. Location: Israel. March 11, 2017. Well that was excruciatingly, and yet My issue is with my current preamp/amp vs my speakers. Saying Yamaha is higher value and the distributor is a vulture doesn’t really add up. IMHO, the Luxman 509x (being class A/B) would be a much more accurate comparison to the Accuphase 600/650 vs the Luxman 590axii. I have the Rotel RA-1572 mkii integrated amp that outputs 200watts @ 4ohms. Also, do you think I should go for these vintage amps or stick with used amps from more recent times, i. ATC SCM40A will be a good choice for music you like. It sounds even better with It’s not difficult to get 40% off on Luxman, because the amplifiers has doubled or tripled in price when shipped from Japan to USA. If you like E280 (a more delicate sound), Luxman is also a good alternative. But the Accuphase and Luxman are so fucking cool looking haha. Whoa. rcspkramp, RichardG, guestuser and 1 other person like this. If you have this amplifier, but you also have these Klipsch R-41M Powerful Detailed Bookshelf Home Speaker Set and not the large floor standing one the guy in the video has the After reviewing the Accuphase E-260 integrated amplifier in 2015 I was immediately enamored with it. Reactions: Brucedgoose. Hi. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. RnRmf , Jul 8, 2021 Though not cheap, the e280 is the best value that I've heard from Accuphase! Japanese Luxury Hi-FiReview Sample Provided by: Motet DistributionThis revi Some straight talk from a very experienced audiophile on the Luxman vs Accuphase debate. Itamar. And on with the comparo. e. It is very capable amplifier for floor standing speakers and can handle loudspeakers with very problematic impedance ( objectively, based on the measurements and practically, based on what I have heard). I’d like to upgrade my 505uXII soon and have been considering the 509x vs. I have not heard Luxman, but I have Accuphase E-530 ( the predecessor of E-560, E-600, E-650, E-800). The amp doesn't break a sweat at all with them. Zero fidelity just posted a great review comparing it to yamaha and accuphase. The bass of the Accuphase amp was less weighty and muscular compared to my Audio Analog Maestro I was set on buying the Luxman 595 aes amp. and while I prefer that combination, the Accuphase more than holds its own. S. I know the Pass and Accuphase will drive my speakers comfortably, but would the 20 watt class a Luxman be enough power for the JBLs? I would love to hear from anyone who has experience with the above Amos and specifically about the Luxman. There is another option - get active speakers and Accuphase control amplifier to pair them with. Isn't the Accuphase line class A/B? Major difference. S. Luxman vs Accuphase for Harbeth 40. gestalt Forum Resident. 3 XDs. be/-ws0uUNMT7U Luxman, Accuphase and McIntosh Integrated Advice Luxman, Accuphase and McIntosh Integrated Advice. Before I knew what was up with tubes, I owned the Luxman A-384 power amp with a 12AX7 in its preamplifier stage. McIntosh is an option, however, I feel MC is a bit rolled off sounding. McIntosh would be secondhand for $4k. fjhuerta, Apr 17, 2006 #5. I have tried the C1000 ACCUPHASE E-405 and I had a McIntosh Amp, the MA 6850, but something about that Accuphase . February 15, 2016. But I haven’t found much else yet. Last decade or so, Yamaha and Luxman have returned to their roots and are making stuff competitive with anything out there in their price ranges. A sound off between 3 of the Great Japanese Amplifier Manufacturers, Accuphase, Luxman a Cafad. the Luxman L Luxman L509X; Marantz PM-10; Esoteric F-05; Rega Osiris; Peachtree Nova500 (much lower priced at around $3k, but has its merits) Just curious what YOU would pick, and why Me, I'm really tempted by the Hegel H390. My all time favourite Luxman was not integrated though, C-06a and M-06a pre / power with the matching 'wedge' CD player D-05Xs. Reply reply The problem is there are no Luxman or Accuphase dealers within 200 miles of my house. Monty12 and NordInCo like this. By MooneeBeach February 14, 2016 in Stereo Amplifiers I placed a deposit on an Accuphase A35 power amp yesterday. Author Topic: Luxman vs Accuphase - Integrated Amp Class A (Read 17548 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. I'm considering trying a SS integrated to power my 40. I’ve searched, and I’m surprised to find little on Pass Labs amps here. Hence, although I haven’t specifically heard the Accuphase E-650, I’m fairly sure I would prefer it to the Pass and Luxman integrateds. Top end Luxman separates compete at the tippy top levels. But then I found this other video where the guy compared the Luxman 590 AXii to the Accuphase E-800. Last edited: Sep 26, 2013. I think it’s the same here in Norway vs USA. It can have a dac and mc phono boards. I found I liked the Accuphase E 650 sound more. nn_in, Slippers-on, bluemooze and 1 other person like this. Well, the thing is for you to get that exact same sound, you would need the same speakers and setup that this guy has to get it. be/dOiKMwWwtKA https://youtu. Then I was considering the E-650 instead. I’m looking at the lower powered class-A options - so the Luxman 590, Accuphase E-650 and Pass INT-60 are all of great interest. Given their age, the Luxman has probably lost all but utility value and Mac is right about Accuphase pairing well with Harbeths - I can testify to the synergy as I use the two in one of my systems and I believe it's recommended over on the Harbeth Some straight talk from a very experienced audiophile on the Luxman vs Accuphase debate. Preferred ACCUPHASE E-280 Luxman L-550AXII Denon PMA-A110 110th Anniversary Edition ESOTERIC F-07 Yamaha A-S3200 LUXMAN L-590AXII ACCUPHASE E-380 LUXMAN L-509X Kinki Studio EX-M1+ Technics Grand Class SU-G700M2 Have you changed amp, or are you still with the Denon? I can't remember all of them (with different speakers, but) - I have Accuphase p300 vs Luxman M-2000. ToTo Man the band not the dog. I own a pair of B&W 802D's which I believe The winner is harder to pick, both Accuphase and Luxman have a remote with line switching and volume control but only the Accuphase has cd controls as well so I think the Accuphase wins this one. like they've been other places for awhile, most notably Japan of course. Cafad. guiller Toscaninichus Australis. Joined Mar 15, 2018 Messages 440. I hadn't decided on a power amp, or integrated, or an all-in-one for powering my high-sensitivity With Accuphase prices coming down and Luxman prices coming up, they are now close enough to be true competitors in the U. 507z too. Quite shocking (to me at least) given that there is a universal agreement So combining a smooth and detailled Luxman preamp and a rapid Accuphase amp is great :tresbon: and I am looking in the direction of plain Accuphase amps (M 60, A46, A65) to upgrade further. I have owned high end Luxman and Accuphase (early examples only) Luxman, pre Alpine owned, are some of the best I have ever heard. coopmv Newton 1/30/2001 - 8/31/2011 Thread Starter. In short, the E280 is a keeper. Razakoz, Jan 14, 2021 #8. 507z is 580000 Yens as of today on average market in Japan. Rega, Atoll or Creek? Luxman products (not to the extend of Accuphase) are being overpriced recently. The 590axii is a true class A amp. Soundstage is wide and deep and fairly three dimensional for a solid state amp. Luxman L-509x Accuphase E270 Yamaha A-S3000/A-S3200 Is the high-end Yamaha stuff comparable to the others? I have read good things about the A-S3000. Thanks. I've heard great things about T+A but they are really pricey, and Luxman and Accuphase look interesting, there are 2 examples for sale currently. efhf yjxp hnns gbk oxtwrju snxmca cran jhnfr mtrnj srlqol