Luxman 590axii vs Pass Labs int 60


Anyone had the opportunity to compare these specific amps? Both are "quasi Class A" amps. I auditioned the int 60 and was extremely impressed and even more so when hooked to the MSB ADC V. How does it compare to the Luxman 590axii? They seem to be in direct competition with each other. Which do you like best?
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The Luxman L-590AXII is very very good. I have it matched with Marten Duke 2 and it’s a magical combination. Heaven. I did consider the Pass Labs INT-60 but eventually got the Luxman. Apart from the excellent sound quality, it’s build like a tank and seems to be able to last forever. Bulletproof build quality.

If anyone desires a high quality integrated or wants to get off the merry-go-round of upgrades, this is it. There are other options such as Pass Labs, Gryphon or Vitus which come at a higher price if you want to spend more money.
Romney8, that’s good to know.

If anyone is interested in the Luxman L-590AXII, spend some time reading these 2 reviews. In the first review, the lab report shows a power output of 95W/8ohm and 165W/4ohm

https://www.luxman.cz/data/test/test-en-l590axii-hifinews.pdf

https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2018/11/25/hi-fi-review-luxman-590-axii-integrated-amplifier-review-b...

Had a Line Magnetic 219ia before those two integrateds that had the best sound of all but was like the high maintenance super hot girlfriend.
Jjgasp, you may want to read the review below. The reviewer had the Line Magnetic 219ia as his reference for many years but Luxman L-590AXII replaced it.

https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2018/11/25/hi-fi-review-luxman-590-axii-integrated-amplifier-review-b...
George, the L-509X and L-590AXII are not the same amps. They are spec'ced different and sound different if you compare both in a demo.