Struggling in choosing Bookshelf Speakers and Amp for a Luxman PD-151 M2! Please help.

Keep in mind, what you heard/remember was primarily the speakers, in that space.

IF you limit your speakers to efficient ones, then any low power tube integrated will work (and work wherever you move it to in the future, think long).

This Little Luxman Tube Integrated has the simplicity of both MM and MC Phono built in. I use both cartridge types in here. MC input: 0.33mv/100 ohm (good for hana?). Has headphone jack (never listened to mine, reviews mention it’s sound?)

Luxman’s Site SQ-N150

It has been around enough years now that the used price has come down since I bought mine for my office. Goal was tubes, remote volume, not too much heat. Wonderful!

Luxman SQ-N150 $1,950, says mint

I play true bookshelf AR-2ax (fit in/on a bookshelf/no port), spl 90, not enough volume for your space, I would look for spl 93 or more.

remote power (not on the Luxman remote)

I discovered, the Luxman's spring loaded power button can stay pushed in, which I do, and get remote power via my Chase Remote Line Controller (all it does here), and remote volume/mute via the Luxman remote control. Mute's important in an office.

"Another one I’ve been also considering is the Marantz 1122dc or even a Pioneer."

You stated that you have a maximum budget of $9000. Why would you want an over 40+ year old integrated amp? There are so many newer integrated amps that you could get within your budget!!

@stuartbmw3

Love your reccomendation! I’ve been eyeing the Luxman amps for quite some time but it has yet to reach the price level I really want since I want to invest more on the speakers. Another one I’ve been also considering is the Marantz 1122dc or even a Pioneer.

I’ve also been heavily considering going down the seperates route (Phono Pre-Amp + Amp), what would you recommend in that case? I’ve been thinking of getting the Cambridge Alva Duo + a vintage higher end amp maybe since I can always upgrade and mix and match in the future if I go for seperates.

I agree with the recommendation on a used Luxman integrated amp. I would pair it with the Revival Atalante 3 or 5 depending on how they fit in your room and budget.

I owned Harbeth Compact 7 speakers, they were not my cup of tea, but they might be yours. I have heard a couple of the Luxman SS integrated amps with the Revival speakers and I thought they were an excellent match. 

@stuartbmw3 +1 Outstanding recommendation!

You will get tons of recommendations and opinions. IF it was me, I would look for a used Luxman 509x integrated amp (just replaced with the 509z) and a used pair of Harbeth speakers suited to your room, ears and total budget. You could do much worse. Good luck! Enjoy the hunt.