agree with eziggy
Mcintosh is very smooth, lush, powerful, warm. I have a mc452 and used to have ma6600. Both had the same signature, though mc452 is much more refined. I'm pairing it with sonus Faber speakers, which are also warm sounding with rolling off highs. Piano and other instruments do not sound as real with SF. I've heard Luxman, more neutral presentation and not as warm as mc. So it depends what sound you're looking for. If you want a beautiful non fatiguing warm sound go for Mcintosh. For a more real presentation go with Luxman. Also depends on your speakers. Mcintosh is great for brighter speakers. Comparing both, Luxman looks much more refined aesthetically, seems higher quality material and craftsmanship.
Mcintosh is very smooth, lush, powerful, warm. I have a mc452 and used to have ma6600. Both had the same signature, though mc452 is much more refined. I'm pairing it with sonus Faber speakers, which are also warm sounding with rolling off highs. Piano and other instruments do not sound as real with SF. I've heard Luxman, more neutral presentation and not as warm as mc. So it depends what sound you're looking for. If you want a beautiful non fatiguing warm sound go for Mcintosh. For a more real presentation go with Luxman. Also depends on your speakers. Mcintosh is great for brighter speakers. Comparing both, Luxman looks much more refined aesthetically, seems higher quality material and craftsmanship.