Loud has nothing to do with the sense of scale and space. Just about any amp can make the XLF play loud but NOT HUGE.
this is another reason WHY I’m bringing another set of monos that I’ve never owned but I’ve always wanted. Somehow the stars aligned and you are all in for a treat. That said, i need for my system to have all the cables and music server in place. I CAN NOT present these two sets of monos without a music server in place and all the proper cables. People WILL pass judgement prematurely. |
Is the Wilson audio XLf the best speaker I've owned?
Watch part 2 to find out...heads will roll on the floor...don't miss it |
Class A ratings are not the same as Class AB ratings. A 150 watt Class A amp can easily blow away a 500 watt Class AB amp in terms of brute force, control, and soundstage. I have said this before, not all watts are created equal.
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When it comes to Luxman, EACH NEW FLAGSHIP AMP has always been a better amp. I have not seen a luxman amp where that was not the case so i expect the new luxman m10x to be superior to the 900u.
Stay tuned for more details on this. No information is available at this time online. |
BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!
LUXMAN HAS ANNOUNCED TODAY THE FLAGSHIP M-10X STEREO AMPLIFIIER. You will not find any information yet, but you heard it from me here. It is time to sell your 900Us before this is publicly announced.
If you had been waiting to get a great deal on a used 900u stereo amp, you will be in a great position to do so. I expect the used market to have quite a few of these.
I am QUITE EXCITED!!!! and you can bet i will be ordering a pair of these new flagship amps!!
FINALLY A NEW AMP I AM EXCITED ABOUT!! |
Luxman will release the latest model M-10X of stereo power amplifier in October 2021.
The M-10X is a successor model to his M-900u released in 2013, with a new built-in power amplifier circuit. This is a new flagship model developed with the aim of overwhelming audio quality as one of the next-generation lineups for the 100th anniversary of Luxman's founding in 2025.
In the amplifier section, the amplifier circuit ODNF, which has been maintaining the quality of Luxman products since 1999, has been renewed, "music density and dynamism", and "strong speaker drivability and wide range". For the first time, it is equipped with the newly developed amplification feedback engine "LIFES" that realizes "sound stage".
The front panel has a needle-type analog meter that uses LED lighting with a light bulb that shines in the listening room, and the authentic look that inherits the M-900u with a small-diameter function switch keeps the concept. A new physical layer that expresses a bold "neck" between the bonnet and the flagship model D-10X of the SACD player is constructed, and the presence as a component, richness of sound, and delicacy are constructed. I designed it.
The M-10X is a flagship model of a stereo power amplifier that will be the first model change in eight years, using abundantly luxurious quantities unique to the top end. Enjoy the finest sound that will fill your discerning audio files with your favorite music in endless combinations with numerous speakers around the world.
* ODNF is an abbreviation for Only Distortion Negative Feedback, an amplification feedback circuit that was first adopted in 1999.
* LIFES is an abbreviation for Luxman Integrated Feedback Engine System, which was developed as an amplification feedback engine for next-generation audio amplifiers.
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I don’t have much experience with Merrill other than with the 118s. I also do not get entirely too technical with it. It either sinks or swims in here. Merrill 118s are the best class D amps i have ever heard.
Class A amps are still what impresses me the most, but Constellation also has this amazing sound and yet it is Class AB. One day, Class A might be replaced, but i feel like we have been saying that for YEARS AND YEARS... I dont think any of us will be walking oN this planet once Class A is finally replaced with something faster, more efficient, and most importantly - MUCH BETTER. |
"Dont remember you trying the Class A M800 or the Anniversary 1000 Models so what is your point of reference on comparing TOTL Luxman?? You might have preferred those to the 900. You get annoyed when others speculate instead of actually compare by listening. Whats good for the goose.....LOL"
I am only reporting the news that nobody knows about. The 10x is the new replacement of the 900u which means that the 900u will go bye bye.
Instead of defending the 900u, you might wanna walk in your closet and begin to unload the 900u you probably got in there. Me breaking these news is also to help those 900u owners sell their amps before the depreciation kicks in (remember the E800 Accuphase?) - I will be on the lookout for your luxman 900u listing - LOL
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You have a valid point and to answer your first point, i have heard the luxman 800. Did you not read my comments before about me hearing other amps behind closed doors? There are amps that i share my experiences with you all and some that i don't: - Krell 575
- Plinus SA Reference
- Mark Levinson 536
- Boulder 3050
- Adcom
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i played with those settings...it was no "day and night" difference to me.
I find it interesting that some folks want to believe that a push of a button is going to somehow unleash the hidden beast inside a component. Those settings were as useful as the filters found on all DCS gear...
I have been vocal about this: 9 times out of 10, when you first plug in a component, you are hearing most of the potential of what it is capable of with only a few exceptions such as cables or tube gear.
That is why when people tell me to wait 30 days for something to sound good, i roll my eyes... The brain is indeed powerful and it can also play games with you.
The 30 day game is a way to "condition" our brains to tell us that something is all of a sudden sounding better.
Maybe manufacturers have a hidden team of psychiatrists that help with the conditioning of our brains and the associated gear they sell? hmm..
Let me let you in on a little secret: Ethernet cables make an excellent difference WITH HIGHLY RESOLVING SYSTEMS!.. Buying a $3,500 Ethernet cable for a subpar system is as the dumbest thing you can do. There are things that some people SHOULD NOT BE BUYING because they won’t hear a damn difference such as Ethernet cables (with some systems) and then there are those things such as buttons that are supposed to magically turn your system into something special - ANOTHER STUPID THING.
In conclusion, DO NOT SPEND MONEY ON THE LITTLE STUPID CRAP (microdetails) if your macrodetails ARE NOT ON POINT FIRST. Don’t let others mislead you into buying a long list of stupidity (i might pull those out of my bag and share those with you).
Gentlemen - DO YOUR MACROS FIRST BEFORE YOU START ON THE MICROS or else you will do doing micros and not hear a damn difference.
I hope this advice serves some of you before you go out there spending money on unimportant things that could be stopping you from buying better macros for your system. |
Thanks to those of you standing behind me.
Just earlier today i had a back and forth discussion here with RIAA in regards to the new Luxman amp that is being released later this year. He presented his points (which i acknowledged) and i presented mine and we moved on and everything is cool.
The reason why i bring this up is because i sometimes don’t understand why discussions continue to linger about the same subject matter and one in particular is HOW do we turn a 3k system into a 50k system killer?
Look, if this were true, I’d be the first one to acknowledge and follow it. I hate to repeat it again but wasn’t i the one who rated the Gryphon Essence as the second best Gryphon amplifier? Isn’t that the cheapest amp they make today?
I don’t want to come off as close- minded but i simply DO NOT see an affordable component displacing the better and more extreme audio components. Someone above nailed it: WHY would I want to have all this money invested if there was indeed something much better for less money?
One additional thing I’ve noticed is that some people ARE looking for value and this is what qualifies as "the best audio components" for them and i totally understand it. I’m not judging. However, IF it is value or price/performance what they are after, im sorry to say that this thread is probably NOT GOING TO HELP YOU. I’ve never explicitly said I’m chasing price/performance or bang for the buck - NOT ONCE HAVE I SAID THAT.
If throughout my journey i run into price/performance components then I’ll be sure to share these findings with you (this is what I did with the Essence).
In conclusion, I’m not against anyone finding what best suits their needs because that’s what matters at the end of the day. I don’t contribute any money to their purchases so my input on their purchases means NOTHING.
If someone feels as if this thread is the same repetitive conversations or chit chat then maybe it is because we are engaged in conversations that have to do with gear that isn’t of any interest to you? That could very well be the case - just think about it and you’ll see the writing is on the wall.
By the way, I’m NOT TRYING TO OFFEND ANYONE HERE with this long post. I watched what i said carefully and tried to tastefully get my message across.
I am still willing to shake hands and have a few drinks with ANYONE HERE and talk audio. I don't hold grudges against ANYONE even if we might have disagreed at some point.
This is audio and i have not taken ANYTHING personal from ANY of you.
The garbage man that stole my money would be the only one in the hospital if someone pointed him out to me in public 😂
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If i ever decide to do a second Youtube channel (as some other channels that i have follow have done), it might be primarily focused on the affordable spectrum of things. For now, my channel is strictly dedicated to the Ultra High End and i don’t think a zip cord has any sort of "place" near a pair of XLF or Magico M6. |
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We all WISH there was gear that was far cheaper and that easily bested the expensive stuff. The only one amp i can say has been a surprise as of late is the Gryphon Essence. Again, this is proof that for me NOT ONLY EXPENSIVE gear is amazing.
Anyhow, has anyone here ever wondered what Metallica sounds like on my system ?
Today you might get to find out if YouTube doesn't block the video of course. It was SO MUCH FUN to listen to this yesterday and i found myself not analyzing the system but rather enjoying the music. |
If there was a way to build an amp for $3,500 that can put an @$$ whopping on a Mephisto, don’t you think someone would have done it by now? Don’t you think that if a company saw an opportunity to build far better product that is more economical they would have jumped at the opportunity?
Why hasn’t ANY MANUFACTURER shown up with something quite affordable that can easily demolish the ultra high end?
It’s just not doable and this is why they don’t really do it. This is why they stay in their lane and don’t go at it with the big brands.
You really REALLY think that tomorrow we will all roll out of bed and find out that there is an affordable class D amp that is killing the Boulders, constellation and Gryphons of the world?
I got news...you’ll be waiting a LONG TIME at the bus stop...that bus ain’t coming.
When it comes to amplification (which is what I am most familiar with), there isn’t anything that touches the heavy hitters. The gap between the heavy hitters and the affordable amps is quite big.
Take Parasound for instance: good brand, good construction, good sound. How long did it last in my room? You think that was by coincidence? Why do you think i still have 7 year old constellation monos sitting on the sidelines? I’d take a depreciated set of constellation amps over ANY recently released MIDFI amp. It’s baffling to see how bad this old amp murders many new amps.
That said, i predict this new Luxman amp is going to take down some names. I also heard there is a big expensive set of Luxman monos coming out next year that will replace the 1000 series. |
First time on YouTube: Metallica on a $400k system. Nobody is doing this kind of stuff. Wear headphones and crank it the hell up!. No music server, no special speaker cables, no power conditioner and stock cheap powercords on the msb. This is the new monster monos with matching preamp. From here, we can only go up! You can hear the immediacy, dynamics and explosiveness of the system. This is still not fine-tuned folks. Just wait... https://youtu.be/btVSE8u07HM |
Thezaks:
It's kinda hard to say. I do know that some powercords - which will go nameless - tend to remove noise and they also choke the high-frequency extension and air. |
Well,
I will go ahead and share now that i have some tube monoblocks coming. They are flagship tube amps (not ARC!) and as you all know, i still have my ref6se preamp so folks we will have a full tube rig versus a full class A rig. Fun times ahead! |
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DO NOT use power conditioners on the msb DACs.. once again, I'm learning that if you have world class powercords for your dacs, using an additional filter in the form of a power conditioner, you choke the unit and kill the dynamics, speed and bottom end.
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New powecords on dacNew USB cable New Ethernet cable No music server Cables are not broken in Still on garbage speaker cables Enjoy https://youtu.be/IX16nT-HZx8 |
Two of the biggest pieces of the puzzle are still missing:
Speaker cables
Music server
Let's not mention the break in time that the new cables need. |
@jafant
I'll have a video out soon about the cables that to all heard on this last video. |
You can't turn a Camry into a Sequoia by stuffing the same engine in it Doesn't work that way. There is more that goes on with the larger speaker than just bass. You are overlooking the crossovers and the dual midrange drivers. Not even the Alexia 2 gets close to the alexx. Huge gap between alexx and Alexia 2. But the gap between Alexia 2 and daw is less. |
Thank you. The most epic comparison ever will only take place here. I'm excited to share with you what perhaps won't ever be done anywhere else.
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Today’s video will be EPIC. I predict this will be controversial. If you are sensitive to brand names and get offended quite easily, please skip this video. I am going over what i think is THE BEST AMERICAN brand there is PLUS a few extra bold statements about other brands. Grab your popcorn. Video will drop within the hour https://youtu.be/8mbim1dZHlo |
No i dont say it because of Viber. I just never had a good perception of the line itself. Viber has his own criteria of sound quality and so do i.
i want to simply be open (as i have been on this last video) and it feels like this is EXACTLY what folks want to hear from me - RAW, TELL IT LIKE IT IS ATTITUDE. |
i can’t include every single brand as the best. If people are content with other brands that i personally dont include as the very best then more power to them - it is their dough and that is all that matters.
This should go without saying and i hope this is understood which is that my statements are valid through TODAY so don’t hold a grudge if in the next 12 months i try a different top end brand that i have not owned yet and my perception of such product is that it beats what i have owned up until this point. Evolution is a thing and time is not meant to stand still. Boulder is the best American brand through today, but we don’t know about tomorrow.
PS: I find it interesting when people bark orders at me. The only person who gave me orders which i followed is long gone (Grandfather).
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By the way, i shot this video at 7am last Sunday and i had not even had my coffee yet. Maybe i had low blood sugar and this is what made me say f@ck it, i wont sugar coat anything since i havent had my sugar with my coffee? lol |
I hope the big brands see an opportunity here to build more affordable products that sound very close to their best components. This will wipe out the demand for mid Fi.
That 22k 1161 boulder amp is supposed to be amazing for the money. Some say it even bests the essence? Well maybe I’ll buy it and report back. Boulder has completely turned around and they have their act together. Before they couldn’t pay me to take a boulder amp home but now they are just incredible. This is A PRIME example of what the hell I’ve been saying to you all: EVOLUTION is key and I’m happy to see boulder steal customers from the cheaper brands. Who in their right mind would buy a Luxman 900u instead of just saving a little more to buy the boulder 1161? This is EXACTLY WHAT I’VE BEEN SAYING. I hope other top brands follow what boulder is doing. I’d love to see a mini Mephisto or maybe for the distributor to not be so hungry and mark these amps up so high?
Save your money folks and instead of buying that next MIDFI amp, sell a few things or work a little more overtime and grab yourself either an essence or the 1161 boulder. It’s stupid to pay 15k for a MIDFI amp when the next tier group in sound quality is 7k more. Just save your dough and go all out. Trust me you won't regret it. You will feel it's the best move you've done in a long time. |
Interesting. Must have gone up. It was 15k. |
I have never said that the Gryphon Essence is warm much less the Mephisto. Those 2 are far from warm. Those words didn't come from me. They are neutral amps for me |
Constellation is neutral but with a slight touch of sweetness that engages you. |
Ok guys, You have asked for it and i am now working on it. i am currently looking on creating a 3 part video series which will consist of: - Tier 1 Group power amps (best of the best)
- Tier 2 Group power amps (middle of the pack)
- Tier 3 Group power amps (dead last)
That said, i am quite busy with family and my time is limited, but i wanted to see if there is anyone here who has bandwidth to perhaps compile all the amplifier brands (not models, just brands) that i have owned since the beginning of this thread? this will make it easier for me to make sure i don’t skip the most important/iconic brands i have owned. If anyone can help me with this, i would appreciate it. Please PM if you would like to help me out. |
No clue. I haven't tried them and i don't plan on trying them either unless they are sent to me to try. |
Don't really remember. That was years ago. |
I just wrapped up a 6 hour listening session. I don’t think I’ve done this in at least a year. No question, the new speaker cables are the best cables I’ve owned. |
Alright Dave
Since you gave me homework last time, can you take a look at the list above and see if there are any other brands on this thread that I'm missing ? |
Thanks for this. I got all those brands on mine. I just want to be sure that when i release these next videos I don't skip brands that should have been mentioned. That's all . |
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VIDEO COMING OUT SHORTLY ADDRESSING THIS ENTIRE NOISE OF "GIANT KILLERS".
You dont want to miss it. It will drop shortly
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Alright, any takers? pass this video around on all the forums you typically visit and share with those who make these claims.
Again, i will do what NOBODY ELSE DOES on Youtube. A fair and square shootout against the "giants" of high end. If the giant killer component bests mine, I'm buying it and using it on my channel going forward but if it disappoints, I'll disclose why it did.
That said, i don't want to receive speakers for this challenge. This would be primarily focused on items that don't involve a ton of logistics.
Jay’s challenge is standing through the end of September. |
No need to warn me about future amplifier designs.
It's just that i find it interesting that you don't see that you nobody is behind the wheel of the car you own. |
Well, if you come into this thread to preach giant killers, send them my way or else then take it to another thread. it won’t cost you a dime to send it. If you choose not to send it in then that’s fine but please move the cheerleading of giant killers elsewhere.
We smoking Cuban cigars here...take the cigarettes outside. |
If your goal is to create realism which you claim to have the formula for, why haven’t you created something and gather investors? You wouldn’t need to be here with us typing all day. You could be traveling to Hawaii, Alaska and Iceland all year long with the money you’d be making.
Don’t waste time presenting your theories here. Present it to people who can believe in your skills and who are willing to invest in you. |
@ricevs
Do you work for the secret service or was your past job inside of area 51? You always got some sort of hidden future secrets... G14 classified information... |
I didn't say it...but my audience has spoken...
Thanks all for the support. |
