erikt

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Looking for Blues with High Fidelity
Audioquest put out a release on CD and SACD called Bluesquest. I have the CD and it is *very* well recorded. 
External phono stage for Luxman 509x
@btrail  All that counts is if you're in a happy place! 👍    
External phono stage for Luxman 509x
My answer remains the same as from the last month this was asked https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/external-phono-stage-for-luxman-509x-2   Do you have the L-509x?    
Advice needed on MC cartridges
I have the Luxman L-509x, Technics SL1200mk2 (tonearm rewire, damper) and I have the Marantz SA-KI Pearl player. I went from the Hana SH on the MM input to the Audio Technica AT33SA (LOMC) and am really enjoying the sound. While the Hana was a v... 
What are some of your favorite "COLD" songs?
Baby Ice Dog - Blue Oyster Cult    
External phono stage for Luxman 509x
I have the L-509x and have run a Hana SH (HOMC) thru the MM input and now run an Audio Technica AT33SA (LOMC) thru the MC input. Both sound fantastic!  John Atkinson's measurements in the Stereophile review of the L-509x get good marks. The only... 
Integrated Amplifiers - Luxman vs Pass Labs
The L-509X is biased to run Class A for the first 6 watts.  The AN-Ks are 90dB efficient.  Given my setup, I do most of my listening under 6 watts/Class A. 👍  
Integrated Amplifiers - Luxman vs Pass Labs
I own the L-509X paired with Audio Note AN-K/SPx SE speakers. The overall sound is open, relaxed, and natural sounding.  I think it's a great pairing.  Great at low volumes with the Loudness feature on, great at higher volumes with the Loudness o... 
Luxman 509X, 590AXII, or Gryphon Diablo 300 for B&W 802d3
I currently own the L-509X - fantastic sounding unit with ample power and control, but as an owner of B&W CDM1NTs in my HT setup, I would say that the Gryphon would be my choice for 802D3s. Just my personal experience, but the B&Ws pair b... 
Looking for a SS integrated Amplifier recommendation going into a new system
FYI. The Luxman L-509X operates in Pure Class A for the first 6 watts (8ohm load) before going into AB to rated output. The Luxman L-590AXII is Pure Class A for 30watts, but it too transitions to AB to its maximum output. I confirmed this via e... 
Short list of musical subwoofers
Rythmik sealed with a plate amp option that has the PEQ feature which offers some additional control on taming room nodes. The continuously variable phase control 0-180degrees is another important feature - I would never buy another sub that didn... 
Cartridge recommedations
I went from a Hana SH (HOMC) to an Audio Technica AT33SA (LOMC). I like the AT better.  
Building my 1st real system. Need advice. Hoping to pair Luxman507uxii/Dyaudio Evoke20.
I ran a combo of Musical Fidelity A5 integrated and ATC SCM11v2 for about 2 years.  It was a very good match; the grunt and grip of the A5 powered the ATCs with very satisfying sonics.  The ATCs are incredibly fast and resolving - but not bright. ... 
Your Favorite Christmas Song-One only Please-
Christmas Time Is Here - Vince Guaraldi (Instrumental Version)    
"warm" solid state integrated amplifier
FYI, all of the current Luxman integrated amps are AB with some having a larger biased operating range for Class A.   The 550AXII and 590AXII have the higher Class A operating range, but they do transition to AB for higher ouputs (even though yo...