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UPS. Friend Or Foe?
Sorry to hear your'e going thru this. IMO they both suck.  Each company 'lost' an expensive integrated amplifier during shipment ... somehow. However, to  Fedex's credit they are  quicker to process claims. UPS customer service is the WORST to dea... 
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.