Audio Research or Luxman?
I recently acquired a 1973 Luxman L-507 integrated amp only to learn that the volume/balance control pots are bad and can't be replaced, but I was able to bypass the pre-amp section and run it with the amp section only, and oh my, did it sound good.
I was very surprsed to find that its sound quality came too close in sound quality to my ARC separates: a Reference 3 preamp and Ref 75SE amp. So now I'm wondering how a modern Luxman like a l-505uXii or 507uXii would compare with my ARC separates.
Any thoughts anyone?
Dude, who hurt you? |
@kren0006 My understanding was that the 507ux II, which only recently replaced the original, was being discontinued. Whether this means the entire 505, 507 and 509 are being discontinued I don't know. Of the three the 507ux would seem to be the most popular (guessing) so if it's going I can't imagine the others remaining. |
I sure hope not!! It was something another A'goner told me via private message when he was looking to buy. Their prime competitor, ,Accuphase, though does offer a lot of flexibility, including built in DACs in their units. I would not mind seeing an all-in-one Luxman integrated that included a DAC in it, but I'm all out of cash for this lifetime. |
Hey Jerry,
I own a 507ux and have compared it with modern ARC 75W integrated and I really prefer the Luxman. In extension, the Luxman makes speakers sound bigger, and the extension at the top end is better without a hint of harshness or grain. They also have a lovely tube like midrange, but it's not at all juicy.
I head the 50x line is being discontinued so right now may be a great time to find a bargain.
Erik |
