Buy the Luxman because it sounds fantastic and because you WANT the Luxman to win this race. There is no wrong move here, just pull the cord. I listen to the 509Z daily and it gets better every day
Luxman 509z or Aesthetix Mimas
I am planning to purchase one of these. If I buy the Mimas it will include both optional DAC and Phono stage. The Luxman is $12,495, the Mimas is $11,500. My speakers are Harbeth 30.2 Anniversary edition. I listen to a wide range of music and enjoy vinyl, CD's and Streaming.
Please share your experiences or opinions to help me make the best choice. I know there are other choices; please exclude these from the discussion