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replace Mcintosh with Luxman

I am about to sell my Mcintosh 611s and replace with 2 Luxman c900u.. I live in Alaska, outside of Anchorage, and there is no retail sales of mid to high end gear in this state.  No opportunity to listen to amps before I purchase unless I travel to lower 48.  Anybody have an opinion on going from Mcintosh to Luxman.

Thanks  
guyt
rman9
133 posts
 

guyt, I am in a similar situation and I hope to hear from you on what your experience is with the move if you did do it. I have mcintosh mc53 preamp and mc462 amp. Would like to move from the 462 to the Luxman m-10x. I currently drive Magico A3's with the 462.. Please let me know if you'd advice a switch from Mcintosh to Luxman.. thanks

tsushima1
1,165 posts
 

For my part I would go with  Luxman.

rman9
133 posts
 

Thank you!! do you have any particular reason for that recommendation.. I have not had a chance to audition the Luxman m10x yet.  thanks again.. 

tsushima1
1,165 posts
 

For my part I have found more audio reproduction similarities between McIntosh amplification and Luxman amplification than dissimilarities however I have generally felt that Luxman exhibited micro detail better than the Mc amps , slightly cleaner in transigents , both manufacturers produce amplification that tends to deliver a harmonically rich comfortable listening experience however I would go Luxman for the slight nuances that I have alluded to .  

guyt OP
57 posts
 

The minute I made the switch to the Luxman I heard a boost in bass.  Its my opinion the Luxman are better than the Mcintosh  in every way.  I was using a Lyngdorf mp60 a/v processor for movies and two channel.  I currently got the Linn Climax DSM and Magico S7s and moved the S5s in the back surround position.  For the money I don't think the Luxman can be beat.  Jay of Jays Audio Lab did a review of Luxman on you tube that I thought was accurate and influenced me to switch yo the Luxman.  

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