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Bryston B-100 or Luxman L-507u?

First post. ;-)

Plan to upgrade my integrated amp to a Bryston B-100 (basic model) or a Luxman L-507u.

Has anyone compared these two? My system, albeit modest, is a pair of B&W 805 matrix on the 805 Sound Anchor stands, the other end is an Oppo BDP-83SE. The amp that either of these would be replacing is a 15 yr-old Cyrus III with PSX-R.

I live in Japan (expat Canadian). The Luxman I can get for a fair amount cheaper here, than it goes for stateside. The Bryston, I'd buy from a someone back home and have it sent over to Japan.

I Iike the simplicity of design (inside and out) of the Bryston, but the fact that the Luxman seems to be a good deal here, is tempting.

Would appreciate any thoughts comparing these two amps.

Thanks

Peter
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nolitan
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Having owned a few Bryston separates, and the Luxman 505u, the 505u is my cup of tea.
The Brystons are really bult like a tank, durable & superb customer relationship. A-1
But in terms of sound, i find the Lux musicality quite beguiling.
Best if you can audition both but personally i would go for the Lux.
Good luck
nolitan
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Agree=Luxman is luxurious in feel and in sound.
Another one that one should consider are the Accuphase.
nolitan
865 posts
 
The Luxman does take time to break in. The unit i listened to have over 2-3 months of run in time. It sounded great.
However, if you like what you heard in the Brystons, by all means- go w/ what the ears like... ymmv
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