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Luxman tonality

I’ve seen many members describing the Luxman 509x and the m duo as warm thus colored. I’ve had these units and have never thought of them as bright or dark(warm). They are superbly neutral to me neither adding or subtracting. I find them to be very musical. A prospective buyer might pass on Luxman thinking that they won’t match up with many speakers. Of course they will. Neutral is neutral. It’s what we should want.

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erik_squires
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@4425

I’ve had a chance to listen to Luxman side by side with D’Agostino separates. These two are so much in the same sound family of sound quality.

However, no matter how much I like them there will be those who are going to be happier with something else. I think surveying Ayre and Pass along with Luxman will help clarify your tastes and needs.

For me personally, I really like Ayre, but it is not at all the same sound. If I had a chance of buying Ayre or Luxman’s best I’d be really torn. There are also a sizeable number of people who once they hear Pass cannot be separated from it. 

The good news is this:  No matter what I personally like I am 100% sure if you listen to these three you'll come up with your own winner.


erik_squires
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I have to agree with you, the Luxman’s are not warm, they have a liquid midrange and treble character that evokes the thought of tubes, while at the same time having tremendous extension in both the bass and treble.

Parasound’s A line for instance sounds truly warm to my ears.

Also, the Luxman tone controls are eminently transparent and useful.  The Luxman integrateds are wonderful tools for those who want to enjoy their entire music collection instead of judging their entire music collection.
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