BHK 300 vs Luxman m900u vs Mola Mola Kaluga

I have two of the m900u. The difference between running one amp in stereo vs two in mono is striking in what it does to the sound stage. I don't play it that loud, so don't need the power, but felt the soundstage/air was worth getting two.

I compared a single to a Gamut 200 (nice amp that I had had for 6 years).

I have VERY good bass on my system (Focal Scala) and they are not strident or sibilant (clean but sweet highs).

YMMV in your system.

Get a real amp look at PASS 250.8 or 350.8 for much better sound.Underwood Hi Fi has some great amps for the money as well.Good luck.

Underwood HiFi has their new GaN amps coming out for $3K in May 2021. 

Voyager GAN 200 Balanced Power Amplifier
https://www.underwoodhifi.com/products/lsa-electronics

Check out the AGD amps if you are thinking about class d...has latest GaN (galium nitride) transistors.  They're like nothing I've heard, with  fantastic transparency and micro-detail but without being edgy, hyper detailed,  or bright.  They've been described as a solid state SET with power.  And from a practical perspective, they are small and light and super efficient.

Check with tweakaudio he has some great mods. I have one of his AS1200 dual mono amps


http://tweakaudio.com/EVS-2/Purifi_amp_mods.html
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Try VTV Purifi class D for around 1500$, the best for class D and cheap compare to any Luxman so not risk.

VTV AMPLIFIER Stereo Purifi Audio 1ET400A Amplifier | VTV Amplifier

yyzsantabarbara: thanks for the info on the Mola Mola.  I hadn't realized they are that old - sort of new at this and learning as I go.  Your insights on the Luxman are also helpful.

rego: thanks for addressing my bass concerns with your thoughts.

I keep returning to the Luxman pair in my search, so probably time to just go ahead and order.

The Luxman would not be a reason for concern ... the Bass should be good.

For Class D have you considered Bruno's more recently venture with Purifi?  The review on Soundstage today said the NAD 298 is not as good as Bruno's prototype. There will be other manufacturers coming out with Purifi based amps that match Bruno's prototype. Bruno is no longer with Mola Mola. The Mola Mola Kaluga is now rather old tech.

I have heard the Luxman and it is a great amp. A very lush and detailed amp. I loved it and I tend to like more neutral gear. I have also heard the Kaluga at a show but never wanted to buy it after that show listen. When I heard the Luxman m900/c9000 I heard it on stand mount that did not need huge amount of power and I was extremely impressed. 

At one time I was consider the Linn Select DSM with Space Optimization to be paired with a Luxman m900u. It was a very nice sounding DAC.