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Japanese Luxman Integrated Amps
my Japanese 505 - flawless, sold it within 1 day, (multiple offers) to upgrade to the 550. I believe my converter failed with the 550 after about a year but not sure   but the unit wouldn’t turn on.  I sent it to George Meyer in LA for repair.  Th... 
Integrated amplifier for Dynaudio Heritage Special
Just looking for some amp suggestions. Thanks everyone. I did see the TMR Octave. almost 1/2 price vs new. Not sure what UPS is going to do for reimbursement.  
Japanese Luxman Integrated Amps
I’ve bought 2 from Japan: 505, 550. buy a quality converter. I sold the 505 within a day of posting. Luxman America will not service Japanese products. George Meyer in LA, California will though. a new 550 axII cost $6500 + tax compared to ~$35-... 
Speaker advice for listening to Blues music
Heresy IV  
What’s your latest high-end audio purchase?
Devore Fidelity Super Nines was my most recent big💵 purchase. They are a joy to listen to.  
Acoustic Guitar on Vinyl
Recently bought Buddy Guy ‘Going back to Acoustic’ / Pure Pleasure Records  that’s good if you’re into acoustic blues  
My last Integrated Amp: $5-10,000?
Ditto on the Luxman   
Integrated Amp Suggestions
Luxman?  
Most beautiful turntable under $5k
I just bought a GoldNote Giglio / Walnut with the Donatello cartridge. It was a little over 5K but love the look  
McIntosh -- good for show, not for sound, says dealer
 Hey.. It's one guy's opinion. I had a McIntosh amp and preamp for 25 years that sadly didn't survive the Harvey flood and I wish I still had them.  
Advice for Amp to Drive Klipsch Forte IVs
I’ve used the following amps with the Heresy IV’s: Luxman 505uXII, Pass INT25 and the Luxman SQN150. The small Luxman Tube amp sounded great. I just rotated the Pass with the Heresy’s and personally like the Luxman 505uXII better. Just fyi it see... 
How much gear do you own?
2amps 4 sets of speakers  1 streamer 1CD 1 turntable  1 headphones   
What are you using as a streamer? Constructive feedback please.
Using a Cambridge Azur 851N. it's about $1500. I'm currently rotating amps and speakers:  Pass Int-25 / Luxman 505 uXII  with  Harbeth SHL5 plus HD / Klipsch HeresyIV / Dynaudio Heritage Special.   
Solid state amp recommendations for Maggies?
I've enjoyed my LRS with a Luxman 505uXII ,added Magna Risers.  
Recommendations for cables based on components
Hey, thanks so much for your response. Good idea