greginnh

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Q for any Luxman L-509X owners
@brrgrr  The L-590 AX II has plenty of headroom beyond the sweet 30WPC of Class A power.   Not sure why Luxman doesn't publicize this as they go up to 180 watts +/- in A/B.   I had owned the L-590 AX and due to my mental disorder called "Audiophil... 
Q for any Luxman L-509X owners
I’m driving KEF Blade 2 speakers with my L-509X.  I’m very happy with both.  
Paradigm Persona series
@builder3   It was a tough decision.   My dealer mentioned that the 509 has a slightly better pre-amp section than the 590.   With either model, you cannot go wrong.Happy New Year to you! 
Paradigm Persona series
@brrgrr  I have owned the Luxman L-590AX Class A integrated (not MK II).  It is a wonderful, full featured integrated.  I went on a huge trek to see what I could find to better that integrated.   I tried Esoteric F05, Accuphase E-470, Accuphase E-... 
Audience SX2/Front Row Cables...has anyone tried or heard much of this new reference line?
I am not using Audience interconnects.  I have a combination of Audioquest WEL and Wireworld Platinum.  At some point, I may try the Audience ICs.  
Audience SX2/Front Row Cables...has anyone tried or heard much of this new reference line?
I’ve had mine for a month now.  Fantastic speaker cables which have gone well beyond the performance of my AU 24 Sx cables.  With th the trade in offer, it didn’t cost that much for a significant upgrade.  
KEF blades 2 or Dynaudio C4?
@mountainsong the 1.5 meter distance from the side walls is OPTIMAL so you will get the most out of these speakers. Too many people make the mistake of putting these speakers too close to the side walls. After more than 50 hours of testing speaker... 
KEF blades 2 or Dynaudio C4?
Mountainsong, what will the distance be from the side walls to the speakers? 
KEF blades 2 or Dynaudio C4?
The Blade 2s will work fine in your room. My room is almost the same size and my Blade 2 speakers are sublime with my gear.  I have also heard them with the Luxman gear.  You are in for a treat.  
Luxman Integrated?
I have owned several Luxman integrated amps.  Great build quality and excellent value with many features built in.  Builder3 has my old amp!I have moved up to food chain, but if I had to do it all over, the Luxman would have been my last integrated.  
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
I own the Diablo 300 and heard the Ypsilon Phaeton a while back so I can’t really say it was a direct comparison.  I think at this level, it becomes more of a personal preference, synergy between components and cabling. The Diablo of course has mu... 
What's happened to Taters ?
Welcome back melguyone! Greg 
Can someone explain to me why : Accupahse Equipment is that expensive ?
Arch guy, the dealer markup is not the issue.  It’s a 40 point line like most gear.  The importer markup is the major issue.   
Can someone explain to me why : Accupahse Equipment is that expensive ?
It’s quite simple.  The US importer has chosen to mark up Accuphase at a ridiculous rate.  He is more interested in funding his retirement than promoting the brand in the US.  I’ve owned the E470 and E600 integrated amps but they are twice the pri... 
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
Thans dguitarnut, The Diablo 300 just arrived today.  With only two hours on the clock, it sounds amazing.