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Luxman L505u . . . why not?
No, I was not able too unfortunately. 
Luxman L505u . . . why not?
Jim,I had a McIntosh MC402 and C46, which will now be replaced with the L590a II; I have Ridge Street Audio Sason speakers.I came about the Luxman in researching class A amps as I am wanting to find a better pairing with my speakers. Honestly I wa... 
Luxman L505u . . . why not?
I wonder how else can I choose the best amp when I have no chance to listen on my own equipment?Take it with you. While not your room, at least it is your speakers. Not always easy, but it is an option. Or, buy low enough to resell if you don't li... 
New House: Audio room/Office
Robert, 10x12 is a common room size in plans. It is great you made it work. In thinking on this, in light of some of Newbee's comments, I beleive I need to make it so there is no wall behind me, simply open to the rest of the house.Newbee, moving ... 
New House: Audio room/Office
Well your comments concern me already, as your room is larger than what I am looking at; I think I need to try and find a living room setup that would work well with my stereo in it and have the office room something separate. 
New House: Audio room/Office
Thanks Newbee. If you could change anything in your room, what would it be? 
Luxman L505u . . . why not?
I am not familiar with those setups, sorry. While I have followed the comments you allude to from others where Luxman was steered in aother, wrong, direction when under Alpine, it is clear that is no longer the case nor has been for some time, qui... 
Notes on Harbeth, Vandersteen, Avalon & Spendor
A very interesting write up, thank you for sharing; I have wanted to try Harbeth speakers for a long time and the itch has only grown greater as time progresses.Blindjim, you are thinking of the M40.1's. 
Luxman L505u . . . why not?
Why not listen to some newer Luxman integrated's, whether it is the 505/509u or the pure class A units, the 550/590a II? 
B&W D800 D802 VS. W/P 8
In the past I went from 802D's to W/P 7's and the difference was not subtle, much prefering the W/P's. That said, I don't want to be too critical of the B&W's as I question if I gave them enough room to work their best. My system is in my livi... 
Magico V2 vs. Sonus Faber Cremona M
No need to make an "excuse" for prefering an integrated amp as there are many fine choices out there, I also like their convenience and simplicity. Consider Luxman as well, they make excellent integrated amps. 
Pure Class A shootout
Audiophiles seem to get really sucked in by banks of heat sinks for some reason.Yes, I read that a lot. (Facetious)My guess is you are being a bit tongue-and-cheek here, but your post is a simple statement with no follow up. Why do you feel this w... 
mcintosh vs jeff rowland
I don't have platinum ears like the Audio Enz reviewer. I do wonder though if his amp was fully broken in. (several hundred hours of "normal to hard use" to make it come into its own.) My continuum really didn't become fully "musical" until I play... 
mcintosh vs jeff rowland
Jprice, I am curious of your take, or anyone else's, on this AudioEnz review? 
How much does your system retail for?
It's just a question of interest Ebm, relax. ;)