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unbeatable Class A integrated
If you think the Luxman has fudged the power specs, please point me to any review where they've just ran out of juice. Every article I've ever seen has been just the opposite of that. 
unbeatable Class A integrated
georgehifi7,414 posts07-23-2020 5:00pmThe Luxman 590 bench tested to 90 w into 8 ohm in one of the reviews Can you post a link to this review please? Here you are, George. Presumably in A/B after 30W. The 'piddly small heatsinks' are entirely ad... 
Best Rock Song Ever!
Thunderstruck AC/DC 
Am I doing my speakers Justice?
Or you did 18 years ago, anyway. 
luxman l-550axii
Thanks, riaa! 
luxman l-550axii
Well, there was a time when Luxman was owned by others, and had gravitated more toward mediocre gear. I think this was during the 70's and 80's, but not positive. Google the L-550, there are reviews out there 
luxman l-550axii
An L-550AXII is Luxman's current model. Before that was the L-550AX. I believe before that was the L-550AII, probably what you're looking at, if it's 10 years old. Maybe around $1500-2000 or so, if it's clean. If it's actually an L-550AXII, it can... 
Luxman vs Pass Labs
shahram69 posts07-09-2020 9:24amI wish luxman would make the a Power Amp only version of the 590AXII so it could be had at a cheaper price...All their SS power amps are class AB.The power amps aren't cheaper than the integrated amps. That bei... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Train - Drops of Jupiter - MFSL 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Bob Dylan - Bob Dylan, The Original Mono Recordings - Columbia 2010 
Loudness - Why has the industry stopped producing amplifiers with this feature any longer?
bluorion122 posts06-06-2020 5:54amI had a Denon integrated amp many years ago with a loudness button---loved it at lower volumes. I'm looking into getting a new integrated soon and the Luxman integrated is my #1 choice since they still have ... 
Loudness - Why has the industry stopped producing amplifiers with this feature any longer?
I imagine manufacturers stopped including it to cut costs, figuring correctly that most wouldn't complain. Like erik, I have it, use it when appropriate. 
Best debut album
Santana 
Best debut album
Ricki Lee Jones Dire Straits 
Need speaker cable
I have these, and like them a lot. I've no idea how they'd match up with your amp and speakers, though. https://silversonic.com/products/speaker-cables/q-10-signature/