Also, consider the PrimaLuna EVO 300 integrated from Upscale Audio. They have a 60-day return policy for a full refund, so you really have nothing to lose!
Luxman leaves me wanting
My current system is a Luxman L590-AXII driving DeVore Gibbon Super Nines. My source is Lumin U1-Mini (w/Sboosterj and Denafrips Venus II. Also a Rega P3. Speaker and interconnect cables are circa late 90s Cardis Cross There is a lot that is right about the sound of my set up, but I feel it’s lacking fullness in the midrange. When I turn on the loudness on the Luxman, I get the meaty weight in the mids I’m missing, but at anything but low volume, it alters the sound in a negative way.
I had considered a tube Integrated before I got the Luxman, but liked the L590 when I heard it. Now I’m wondering if I should have gone with tubes. (At one point I had a BAT Pre w/ a Classe amp and loved the bloom in the mids and vocals). I’m attracted to the LTA 40+ from the good reviews and long tube life. I’d be interested in hearing one with my speakers, but there are no dealers, so I could buy and return if I’m not thrilled, but wanted to know anyone has heard the 40+ with Super 9s. Also interested in other options to get a richer sound. Budget is around 8k.
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As brother ghdprentice said, and speaking from extensive experience with a Luxman 550AXII, the word "sparkly" is an apt descriptor. The Lux offers a lot for the money, and I enjoyed that amp quite a bit. But ultimately decided to delegate solid state integrated chores to an Accuphase E-280, which I simply find more relaxing, less "hi-fi," warmer.less analytical, and easier to listen to. The one thing I wish the Accuphase had is a loudness control button on the remote. Now if that isn’t a first world nitpicking, please tell me what is. :) |
You have some good gear. the only thing I can think of, is the Amp and speakers are not a good pairing. My sudden Class A amps pair well with Dynaudio and Capriccio Continuo speakers. I have 2 systems, the main floor has always supported Dynaudio speakers. I have never ben able to get Dynaudio to sound great in the basement. before you go replacing gear, try fixing the room. |
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