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Luxman L-590AX

Hello!

Can someone please explain how this AMP sounds? I have never heard it, but some people says this amp has an analog and warm tube sound. Is this correct?
Is this amp great if I play many bad recordings and hard rock music? Many amps are too clinical, harsh, "hifi-correct" to my taste.

If anyone have heard L-590AX compared to f.example McIntosh MA7000 or MA8000, I would be glad to hear the difference in the sound. Is the sound very different?

Thanks!
rockpanther

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rockpanther OP
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Have you compared L-590AX to fexample McIntosh MA7000? or NAD M3? Or Electrocompaniet amps? I know these amps, and I wonder is L-590AX much more forgiving of bad recordings than these amps? Or is it very little difference? I have never heard class A amps...
rockpanther OP
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I am planning to use L-590AX with Tannoy DC10T. Anyone heard that combo? Will it sound harsh on bad recordings?
rockpanther OP
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Thanks alot Hgeifman!

Have you heard both McIntosh 6900 and Luxman L-590AX on the same speakers? Are there a remarkable difference in the sound? Is the L-590 better on bad and harsh recordings? Does it have a smoother or more laidback treble? What about the bass? Is it more punch in the bass with L-590?
rockpanther OP
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Ok. Do you know any amps or speakers that rescues bad recordings?
rockpanther OP
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Thanks for many good answers so far!
Does the adjustable treble and bass works well? Can I play loud even if controls are used?
rockpanther OP
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Thanks for many helpful answers. I am still unsure if this amp can make bad recordings sounds ok. Does this amp really "soften up" the sharp ss-sounds or harsh cymbals?

And what about tone controls or loudness, does this work on high volumes? Does loudness makes the treble more forward?

Thanks again...
rockpanther OP
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Anyone that have this amp can say something about tone controls? Specially reducing the treble?
rockpanther OP
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Hmm...
I am a litte cunfused here...
Some says this amp sounds warm, other says it's not warm in the sound. So I think it must depend on speakers...
My question is if anyone who has this amp can try to tune the treble control down if the record is harsh, does it soften up/fade away all the harshness??
rockpanther OP
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Brianmgrarcom:
Sounds good! Is L-590AX much better than many other amps on bad recordings? What about the bass? Is it powerful and punchy?
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