I have the top of the range integrated Luxman 509u, class AB, 120W (but they seem much more) and I'm very happy, I think it will be my last amp.
Luxman class AB integrated are more neutral, dynamic, with great driving capabilities, they have a great control of the woofers and a very deep bass.
Maybe Accuphase class AB int.amps are more "musical", but they cannot give what I wrote above.
My 509u can easily drive the B&W 803/802D, I don't think Accuphase integrated can do the same.
I heard the new class A Luxman 590AX (it replaces the 590AII), 30W but still able to drive the 802D (Luxman demoed both 590AX and 509u with that speakers @ Tokyo International Audio Show), it gives less dynamics and control, but a lot more warmth than the 509u.
The 590AX (read the Audiodrom review) can be compared with the more expensive Accuphase E560.
All Luxman integrated have a good phono section (MM/MC) the Accuphase don't have.
Luxman class AB integrated are more neutral, dynamic, with great driving capabilities, they have a great control of the woofers and a very deep bass.
Maybe Accuphase class AB int.amps are more "musical", but they cannot give what I wrote above.
My 509u can easily drive the B&W 803/802D, I don't think Accuphase integrated can do the same.
I heard the new class A Luxman 590AX (it replaces the 590AII), 30W but still able to drive the 802D (Luxman demoed both 590AX and 509u with that speakers @ Tokyo International Audio Show), it gives less dynamics and control, but a lot more warmth than the 509u.
The 590AX (read the Audiodrom review) can be compared with the more expensive Accuphase E560.
All Luxman integrated have a good phono section (MM/MC) the Accuphase don't have.