Luxman tonality

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I’ve had a chance to listen to Luxman side by side with D’Agostino separates. These two are so much in the same sound family of sound quality.

However, no matter how much I like them there will be those who are going to be happier with something else. I think surveying Ayre and Pass along with Luxman will help clarify your tastes and needs.

For me personally, I really like Ayre, but it is not at all the same sound. If I had a chance of buying Ayre or Luxman’s best I’d be really torn. There are also a sizeable number of people who once they hear Pass cannot be separated from it. 

The good news is this:  No matter what I personally like I am 100% sure if you listen to these three you'll come up with your own winner.

well i lied. i think that the agostino progression integrated has the best mids that i’ve heard in an amp to include an ARC tube amp. however i need luxman’s treble control due to some high frequency hearing loss. yes i’d rather have the dag with a treble control but it’s not in the cards. 
i’m happy with my 509 and it’s about 1/2 the price. 

I’ve got a 505uXII and just acquired a SQ-N150 that  I’m using with  Klipsch heresyIV’s and just enjoying the sh*t out of the system. In fact the more I play the better they sound. Amp or speakers break in or both?
Neutral, IMO. For what it’s worth. Enjoy the music 🎶 

From my experience the 509X is as neutral as it gets.  Very smooth and crisp, never fatiguing. Only thing I thought it somewhat lacked in my setup was the mid-bass and bass.  I demoed a Vitus RI-101 side by side and with the Vitus it felt like I added a sub in the room (nothing else was changed other than swapping amps).  This was with the Martin Logan speakers I had at the time.  Same thing with the Gryphon Diablo.  Both are double the price, so the Luxman is a great value for the money.

Isn't it our goal to achieve a euphonic sound ?