The Class A/B and D Conclusion UPDATE Luxman Arrival
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@Rockchild You've done right by the dealer and I'm sure it's the right amp for you. You can survive 3 months using another amplifier, we could have to wait up to 9 months for a new pair of speakers.
But once you have tried the good stuff it’s easy to go cold turkey; ask any addict! £10 says that @Rockchild starts searching out local dealers for something Class A within a month
No chance Dom. When you hear it, you will hear whyBut once you have tried the good stuff it’s easy to go cold turkey; ask any addict! £10 says that @Rockchild starts searching out local dealers for something Class A within a month
Even before I read the next post I thought that would be an easy tenner.But once you have tried the good stuff it’s easy to go cold turkey; ask any addict! £10 says that @Rockchild starts searching out local dealers for something Class A within a month
Anyone want to come to an AA meeting................................................. audio-holics anonymous
I have the perfect antidote to the addictive spend, no matter how good the piece of equipment is.
You simply say, " hmm very nice but it will throw my system out of balance". Note the full stop!
If still unsure, simply turn your system on, select something you really like , sit back and confirm and say, "yes, now why would I want to spend £££££££ .
I have the perfect antidote to the addictive spend, no matter how good the piece of equipment is.
You simply say, " hmm very nice but it will throw my system out of balance". Note the full stop!
If still unsure, simply turn your system on, select something you really like , sit back and confirm and say, "yes, now why would I want to spend £££££££ .
Packing up some speakers today made in saltash cornwall ...revolver ..those were the days
The bank of england boss is a good antidote putting up interest rates 12 times recentlyAnyone want to come to an AA meeting................................................. audio-holics anonymous
I have the perfect antidote to the addictive spend, no matter how good the piece of equipment is.
You simply say, " hmm very nice but it will throw my system out of balance". Note the full stop!
If still unsure, simply turn your system on, select something you really like , sit back and confirm and say, "yes, now why would I want to spend £££££££ .
. God bless em..
Well, last day of using the 507z before it goes back and the wait for the new one. TBH, I didn’t think I’d be looking at an amplifier of this quality/price but from past experiences and equipment, it’s worth every penny (especially when Naim want £2699 for their 50th anniversary Nait one!)
Sonically, I’m struggling to fault the 507z. It may not be the most powerful amp in the world but god does it know how to use it. Compared to the Pathos Logos of similar power, it seemed the Pathos was running out of it when turned up on the same speakers.
It’s very hard to explain what the Luxman is doing but doing it right it certainly is.
One thing for sure tho, if your sources are not up to the same standard, it will reveal its weaknesses. My vinyl rig is working a treat and using the balanced outputs on the Primare phonostage is definitely favourable over RCA.
Sadly the Cambridge 851n has reached it’s price point in the company of the Luxman but on a dedicated DAC, it will be a better proposition especially as everything else about it is spot on.
Not having my Restek CDP back yet from its upgrade is disappointing as it would have been great to hear it on the Luxman. I’ll just have to wait.
Using the backup Cyrus daD7/PSX-R was interesting and again, the Luxman revealed its limitations but in say a 2k-3k amp territory, it will still hold its own.
Role on August !
Sonically, I’m struggling to fault the 507z. It may not be the most powerful amp in the world but god does it know how to use it. Compared to the Pathos Logos of similar power, it seemed the Pathos was running out of it when turned up on the same speakers.
It’s very hard to explain what the Luxman is doing but doing it right it certainly is.
One thing for sure tho, if your sources are not up to the same standard, it will reveal its weaknesses. My vinyl rig is working a treat and using the balanced outputs on the Primare phonostage is definitely favourable over RCA.
Sadly the Cambridge 851n has reached it’s price point in the company of the Luxman but on a dedicated DAC, it will be a better proposition especially as everything else about it is spot on.
Not having my Restek CDP back yet from its upgrade is disappointing as it would have been great to hear it on the Luxman. I’ll just have to wait.
Using the backup Cyrus daD7/PSX-R was interesting and again, the Luxman revealed its limitations but in say a 2k-3k amp territory, it will still hold its own.
Role on August !
My thoughts about Luxman amp sound quality is… grainless. No degradation. Just pure effortless beauty. I can’t think of any other way to describe it. Once you hear it, it becomes apparent just how good they are.
If you want to borrow my Sugden A21al for a few months I'm happy to bung it in the post to you Jon.
That’s very kind of you Mike, I should be covered but if not, I’ll give you a shout
I had a brief dem if the 507Z yesterday whilst collecting my Cary Audio DMS-650. It was powering some Martin Logan’s. It was interesting that the dealer had felt the need to increase the treble on the tone control to get a sound that he liked. I don’t think it was necessary, personally, but maybe it was just too ‘polite’ for his ears. I could have walked away with it if I hadn’t just blown my wad on the Cary
I was up until the wee hours listening to the Cary via Pathos Classic One Mk III and Audio Physic Tempo 35, wondering if there was any point trying to improve anything further.
I was up until the wee hours listening to the Cary via Pathos Classic One Mk III and Audio Physic Tempo 35, wondering if there was any point trying to improve anything further.
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Ahh, I forgot it had tone controls, didn’t try them as I had it in line straight all the time. At no point did I need to deviateI had a brief dem if the 507Z yesterday whilst collecting my Cary Audio DMS-650. It was powering some Martin Logan’s. It was interesting that the dealer had felt the need to increase the treble on the tone control to get a sound that he liked. I don’t think it was necessary, personally, but maybe it was just too ‘polite’ for his ears. I could have walked away with it if I hadn’t just blown my wad on the Cary
I was up until the wee hours listening to the Cary via Pathos Classic One Mk III and Audio Physic Tempo 35, wondering if there was any point trying to improve anything further.
I was reading a comment on you tube about the Luxman z and the guy who I believe is Japanese made some very informative remarks. He said, renewing the circuit is a big decision .
The results are clearly audible with an increase in dynamics, detail and spatial reproduction, whilst retaining Luxmans smooth tonality.
Interesting for me as he said what I feel,
as I have never felt drawn to the Luxman sound until this unit came along.
It definitely has a different presentation which is a marked improvement for my taste.
The results are clearly audible with an increase in dynamics, detail and spatial reproduction, whilst retaining Luxmans smooth tonality.
Interesting for me as he said what I feel,
as I have never felt drawn to the Luxman sound until this unit came along.
It definitely has a different presentation which is a marked improvement for my taste.
It’s extremely talented and I’m missing the demo model already!
Yes I will check it out if my 25, year old Restek goes again. Had it repaired 3 years ago and spent 8 months without music. Didn't mind, we were coming out of lock down. I would give the Z a try but I keep my system all Restek because I am mindful not to tip the sound it delivers as a system, out of balance.
There are a lot of sound demos and reviews on you tube coming out of Asia.
They are commenting on the improvement which is quite a statement imo.
It would be interesting to know what upgrades they have done.
It falls into the less is more price categorie too . One of the few high end bargains to be had. Not many about nowadays.
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You’ve got me at it now. I have a tempting px offer that would get me the Luxman for 5k Euro. It’s keeping me awake at night
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