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Luxman LX-380 for LS3/5a's? Alternative?

Hopefully there is somebody in the group who can give an answer to which Luxman amplifier is 'the best' match for my Rogers LS3/5a's? These are the current production Classic ones, 15 Ω.

The LX-380 has 4 6L6 output tubes in push-pull, and this could be a great match. The Rogers E20a(II), designed with the LS3/5a in mind, has the same tube configuration.

Now, having said that, I am not into tubes as if it is a religion. At the moment I use a Sugden A21se Signature, that drives the speakers very well. 

The thing is, that the current Luxman lineup has too many awesome amplifiers. So I am also looking at the L-590AX-II and the CL-38uC/MQ88uC. These are all too awesome..

But I keep coming back to the 'simple' LX-380..

I am very interested in your real life opinions.

Thanks!
gamal

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gamal OP
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Thank you all for your detailed insight, guys!

It looks like I can confidently stick to my first choice: the LX-380. An all-in-one beautiful package. Exactly what I 'need', and definitely exactly what I want. I can't say that you made it easier for me to make my choice, since all of these Luxman are beautiful instruments in their own right. 

The L-590AXII is tempting because its ease of use (no valves), and the power reserve above the class A limit of 30W/Ch. 

The LQ83-UC/MQ88UC is relatively 'cheap' compared to the integrated amp (€7000 Euro's vs. €9500 for the pre/power). And it has definitely an truly remarkable (transformer) phono stage. 

But I think the 6L6GC's are more balanced (I won't say neutral)  for my LS3/5a's than the bolder sounding KT88's.

Thanks again for the virtual listening session ;-)
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