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luxman vs leben for devore nines speakers

hi every one.
i read that the luxman 509 a int amplifier class a sound amazing with the devore nines .and im alittle confused because i know that devore shining with tubes amp . so i think to ask or compare the luxman 509 to leben cs 300 x /600 with the devore nines speakers . anyone test them any suggestion what sound more good comb luxman or leben what the diffrent between them in the sound ?
thanks.
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cfluxa
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I've heard both amps through the Nines, and I would definitely go with a CS600 over the Luxman. While the Luxman will probably give you a bit more detail, it was somewhat bright and fatiguing to my ears. I'm not sure I could live with it. Then again, my ears are unusually sensitive to fatigue, so I'm sure there are other folks who would disagree.

But the CS600 is a great amp, with a significantly lower price than the Luxman, as I recall. Together, they make a very rich sound with deep tonal colors. You can dig into the sound with a knife and fork.
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cfluxa
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I don't know about the LM, but the CS600 basically sounds like an excellent EL34 amp. That, it should be noted, is a very, very different sound from that of the Luxman 509, which sounds like an excellent Class A solid-state amp.

Your original question is kind of like asking, which is better, a Ferrari or a Rolls Royce? You are the only person who can answer that question for yourself. If you're not familiar with the sound of EL34 tubes and Class A solid-state amps, you really ought to try and find some to listen to before you make this kind of investment.
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