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Luxman Integrated - What do they sound like

Hi Everyone,

I'm considering getting myself a late 2018 Christma present or early 2019 birthday present.

Modern Luxman reviews are really hard to come by, and are generally just superlative without being very qualitative. I mean, it's all "rah rah rah!! " and no actual details.
For anyone who has listened to them lately, can you tell me what they actually sound like in comparison to other nice amps I might have heard?

Thank you,
Erik


erik_squires
erik_squires OP
15,874 posts
 
Hi @jasonsim
I'm curious what you feel the warm up time for the Luxman is.
Best,
E
jasonsim
111 posts
 
hmm...not sure I understand what you are asking.  But I will try.

The Luxman is always in idle unless you unplug the cord.  So pushing the power button on the unit just takes it out from idle and it's ready to go.  It gets warm in about 30 minutes. Meaning that the heat coming from the vents is nearly peak in that time.  However, other factors can alter this such as room temperature and how hard it is being pushed.

The heat is not such a big deal for me.  I placed it on the top shelf and I have a 65in TV right above on the wall.  Never has been an issue.  But I don't leave it on all day either.  
freesole
159 posts
 
The 590AXII that I have tried at home for the past week with my Spendor D9's warms up fairly quick. Even at peak though, the heat is really not bad at all. I can keep my hand on it so that may tell you something. It is a great sounding amp - one that I like over the 509X but that's me coming from a tube setup. 
erik_squires OP
15,874 posts
 
Thanks so much for the replies, @jasonsim

It's not actually heat output I'm worried about so much as sound quality, I was trying to assess how long I would have to turn the unit on before it sounds its best.

Thank you,

Erik
builder3
752 posts
 
Erik, it sounds very good immediately, and the best after 20-30 minutes, I'd say.
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