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Experience with Luxman L-550 AXII

I'm considering the Luxman L-550 AXII to drive a system with Klipsch Cornwall IVs during summer months.  My Class A 805 SET amp is a 100lb space heater and I dislike having my package AC unit on the roof of my music room running more just to keep up with the heat the amp creates. 

I've heard some folks love the pairing between the CW IV and the LUX 550.  I am a touch concerned though that this Lux might not be warm enough for my tastes.  Although, I have tried a Marantz PM KI Ruby integrated that uses a Ken Ishiwata tuned Class D design that sounds lovely--despite my bias that it would sound too lean and cool. 

I do prefer a little warmth yet synergy is everything. 

Does anyone have experience with this amp?   I know this is likely something that I'll just have to try out anyway but I'm looking for user experiences, thoughts, and even other recommendations. 

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jbhiller OP
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Thank you folks. Sounds like I'll need to give it a go.  Your responses are checking off my initial concern boxes in a good way.  

Even though I want to avoid a cool sounding amp, I don't necessarily need warmth. I like having different gear for different sonic moods.  

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jbhiller OP
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One more question for the group--

How do you like/rank the phono stage? 

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jbhiller OP
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Thank you. I’m very tempted right now. But given all the work I’m doing on my house this summer, I need to start saving. 
 

 

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@ps,  thank you.  I appreciate your candor.  You focused in on the very key features that I find attractive in the Lux.  

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