Luxman L-509Z Integrated Amplifier


Hi, 

 

Does anyone know if it's possible to purchase a Luxman L-509Z US version directly in Japan ? 

I'm asking because in US this amp costs 12,500 USD. In Japan it costs 7200. 

So I'm thinking of just buying directly in Japan if they are able to sell me the US versions. 

Thanks!

ajones82

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Nice @saurabhgarg ! Were you able to get it with US voltage or are you going the step down transformer?

@perkadin thanks for your response. Interesting as the dealers on ebay offered to include the step down transformer. But according to Paul McGowan of PS Audio he says that the transformer needs to be good quality and at 10x of the required power (which is pretty impossible to do). 

 

Do you have any suggestions on quality transformer brands ? 

It's crazy right ? :) That's what I think too. I mean I understand some markup but not almost double, that seems like a ripoff :) 

@saurabhgarg Hi, how is the transformer holding up so far ? Is it making any noise ? How do you like the 509Z ? I think I'm very close to buying one. Thanks.