Japanese Luxman Integrated Amps


I’ve been seeing a slew of Luxman integrated amps primarily shipping from Japan, but one recently, domestically. I was told that you just need a 120-110v power converter and you’re good to go. Another poster spoke of Japanese-version software. Does anyone have any experience with these?

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I brought a used Luxman 590AXII and love it, but I brought it in the US with 120V. As @audioman58 and others stated, there is risk not just in buying it, but in selling it. I doubt you'll save any money in the short or long run.

I've not heard of any 'software' for their integrated amps, maybe for their DAC's? 

I used a step up trannie for my Luxman CD D06u without loss of anything...it was simply perfect. I sold them both as a package and the buyer loves them too...

I’ve bought 2 from Japan: 505, 550.

buy a quality converter. I sold the 505 within a day of posting. Luxman America will not service Japanese products. George Meyer in LA, California will though.

a new 550 axII cost $6500 + tax compared to ~$35-3800 Japanese + import fees.

beautiful amps. 
be aware of service issues and know your options.

Thank you all for those very thoughtful comments. This has to be the most civil forums I’ve ever been on!