I disagree. Very few components of any price use the best available parts. For a new component you are typically paying 10x the manufacturing cost. This is a good design with an opportunity to put in much higher grade parts than you would get in a new one.
Luxman CL 35III/MQ68 Replace or retube?
I bought the Luxman tube gear over 30 years ago. Every 10 years or so I get the itch for something new. Usually retubing the pre-amp scratches the itch and I am good for another 10 years. I have never replaced the power amp tubes although I actually have a rare set of NOS replacement tubes in factory boxes. Retube or replace w/ an integrated from Music Hall, Arcam, Creek, Rega etc? Live in Austin and listen primarily to mid-range vocals and lots of live music. Current speakers are Epos 12.2s and CD player is a Music Hall 25.2. Pros/cons, opinions appreciated. Thanks
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