590axii in the house

@audioman58 Thanks for the details. I was hoping you would shed some light on the differences in terms of sound quality between the new and old models.

Back to the point of this thread (Luxman, not Coda), OP, continue to post your impressions of the amp. 
Did you compare the 590 to any other amps before you purchased?  What is the 590 replacing?  

Did you compare the 590 to any other amps before you purchased? What is the 590 replacing?

I’m getting out of HT, so multi channel Marantz and Paradigms. There is a serious shortage of audio shops in my area, and even a worse supply of electronics and speakers. I bought the 590 blind - based on too much reading on the internet, and my desire for a high end Luxman.  I only listened to a few Mcs and Moon.

Most experts recommend buying the speakers first but what do they know anyway.

Another thing they recommend is "Never buy a speaker you have not heard". 

Now that one I have to say is a good rule. 

Interesting that you were able to survey the entire state (Wyoming?) to learn that you own of the two Luxman products in residence.

Open your eyes. No more buying blind unless its an airline ticket
to nearest city with Brick and Mortar retailers.

That is my advice on a good match with the Luxies.

@chorus
I get the recommendation on speakers first, however, I could not get that to align.  I literally have two shops to visit in my state, and after the visit to the first, I'm down to one shop.  That one shop had one speaker that I'd consider.

IRT to the amp, there was one Luxman in my state, and it was a new 509 that I wasn't considering.

So the decision was made to buy the amp used at a savings, because it was also the only Luxman 590axii for sale in the entire United States.

I'm flying Friday out of state to audition speakers, because I have no other choice.  This has been anything but an enjoyable experience, well, not true.  The 590 playing thru some older speakers is satisfying, and especially knowing it will improve with better speakers.