Luxman D-10X Follow up


Over a year ago I sought advice here about CD players.  I ordered a Luxman D-10X as a result of the conversations.  It took a year to arrive.  Chips.  Slow ocean transport.  The world today.  Anyway, as promised I am reporting back.  It required a long break in.  At first it sounded a bit sharpish I think is the best way to put it.  200-300 hours later it has a very pleasant sound on all formats.  No surprise on SACD, DSD, and MQA, but the real bonus is that it really works quite well with PCM too.  That is a real plus for me because I listen mostly to jazz and a lot of the things I want are not available on vinyl, or the vinyl is old, out of print, in lousy condition, or absurdly expensive.  I am not inclined to pay several hundred dollars for an old mono Blue Note, sight unseen, coming from Japan, when the same recording can be had on a CD for just a few dollars.  With this D-10X the sound is acceptable.  So, I am happy.  It was worth the wait.  Thanks for all who offered advice.

billstevenson

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billstevenson 

 

Thank You for the Cabling follow up.   Happy Listening!

greginnh

 

Good to see you. Can you talk about the sonic difference(s) between a D-05u, D-08 and D-10x players? PM me if you do not wish to divulge the information here.

I would like to add a Luxman to my collection.

Happy Listening!

nomorelandings

 

I recently enjoyed a little demo time with the Luxman D-03z player. It is a very fine spinner with DAC/MQA capabilities. In fact, the dealer/retailer had a Bluesound Node connected as described above. This machine at $4K retail demonstrated excellent playback commensurate in the Japanese top-tier electronics.

 

Happy Listening!

billstevenson

 

Nice sentiment. I feel the same way about my System as well. What brand(s) of Cables/Cords are you enjoying?  Sony is here to remind us Audiophiles that they are still a major Player. The SS-AR1 loudspeaker is a Statement product and the next Evolution from the 1990's ES series speakers.

 

Happy Listening!

billstevenson

You own an incredible system! Not many Audiophiles purchased those Sony SS AR1 Reference speakers. Well done.

 

Happy Listening!

rpeluso

 

Good to see you here and enjoying the D-10x. Check your email and reply.

Thank You.

 

Happy Listening!

billstevenson

 

Excellent! You are very fortunate to own a D-10x. What other gear is in your system? I am looking forward in reading more impressions and thoughts as you massage this reference player into your roon/system.

I am a big Jazz fan as well.

Happy Listening!