Luxman-McIntosh CD Players

Luxman-McIntosh CD Players
You asked for our opinion and we gave it. I didn't say it wasn't a good player, it just wasn't as good as I thought it would be, especially at $5,000. I would have definitely picked the Sim Audio dac over this player, it has much better dynamics, more musical, much more alive sounding and it cost $1700. The Denon is $2500, it is very detailed, warm, musical, and has computer hookups. I can't remember all of the amps/pre-amps etc. that were used but I know they were all hooked up to upper end electronics. The Simaudio used Avalon speakers and then we hooked it up to Dynaudio speakers. The Denon 100th Anniv. Receiver was used for the Denon along with Boston speakers. I personally think the MCD500 is overrated and overpriced compared to other players, this is my opinion of course. But the bottom line is that everybody hears music differently and if you like the sound of a system, so what if nobody else likes it.
by Smw30yahoocom

Thanks for posting. That was my point. The OP wanted opinions. No egos or other opinions were meant to be sullied. My friend had one, we compared it in different systems, rooms, against less expensive players such as Naim cd5 and Rega Apollo, and everyone chose those over the mc, in a heartbeat. Just wanted to give the OP a heads up. Haven't heard the Luxman.
Moot point now, OP bought Luxman.

I have the Luxman D-06. It is a great sounding unit in my system. Really a sweet sounding unit.

Absolutely right on the Mcintosh stuff. I don't think Mc-Music is great at anything. Especially digits! I don't waste my time with anything Mcintosh anymore. However, I have heard the Luxman and i thought it was beautiful!

Love the posts.  I think Mc is great.  However.....I just purchased a used Mc CD player.  My $300 Sony outperforms...hands down through my Mc amp.  Boring and non-dynamic.  Love the brand...hate this product.