I always preferred Luxman more in the 70's and 80's
@garytempleton5097
3 жыл бұрын
@@jeremytravis360 I have an L-430 which is still sounding good today after I just replaced a failed speaker relay. That's the only problem I ever had from it. They built them to last.
@jeremytravis360
3 жыл бұрын
@@garytempleton5097 I know most of the top makes were made that way. We used to call them Tanks. Built like a Tank is the British phrase, although tanks do break down a lot as we all know know.
@garytempleton5097
3 жыл бұрын
@@jeremytravis360 For sure. Considering this amp is pushing 30 years old, outside of that relay, it's been solid. There's a few minor problems to fix like an input connector on the back needs replacing, burned out bulbs but otherwise it sounds great and still quiet as a mouse. That amp is still selling on eBay for around $600 today. That's about what I paid for it back in like 1982 or 83 (don't remember exactly)...around there.
@jeremytravis360
3 жыл бұрын
@@garytempleton5097 I still have a TA 5650 and it works beautifully. 50 year old. I didn't use it much so it is still in mint condition.
@thunderbird66613
3 жыл бұрын
If Luxman keeps putting out these beauties, I might be getting divorced!!
@MH-rl9ep
3 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome but I’m kind of missing the meters!
@chrisfaint
3 жыл бұрын
Get the 590 ax II, same amp inside
@edmerkel2407
3 жыл бұрын
If I had a spare $11,995 laying around, I can't think of a better thing to do with it.
@mmaranta785
3 жыл бұрын
Hookers?
@itsik_
3 жыл бұрын
Recently bought an L-507uX II ... most amazingly built amplifier I've seen
@aceofspades6667
3 жыл бұрын
Luxman and Accuphase sure do make some special gear.
@bikdav
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@IronCan88
3 жыл бұрын
Which one is better overall? I have the Hegel h390 currently. Can you tell me which model woul be similar or superior? I would like to read some reviews. Thank you.
@aceofspades6667
3 жыл бұрын
@@IronCan88 I have Hegel H160 and it pairs well with my Maggie LRS. Hegel has a clean sound with a very strong amp stage with good dynamics and damping factor as well as being stable down to 2 ohms. Luxman And Accuphase has a classic class a sound signature. Warm lush and finesse but they won’t have the power to drive Maggies as well. If yours speakers are more efficient then go luxman accuphase or pass labs over Hegel .
@aceofspades6667
3 жыл бұрын
Also if you want to improve Hegel give it a better Dac as the Dac section in their integrated is not great. I use Holo Spring KTE and it’s much better.
@IronCan88
3 жыл бұрын
@@aceofspades6667 thank you. I currently have focal aria 926, but hoping to upgrade to wilson audio Yvette (used) someday. I think the h390 will be good, but we always see praise on other products and get curious. I will try read up about the dac you mentioned.
@RX_Char_01Patti
3 жыл бұрын
Instead of listening to a song I would listen to your this particular review and feel the passion and joy in your sound. :) Really amazing review. Loved it. Luxman amplifier is one of my dream amplifier.
@frankgeeraerts6243
3 жыл бұрын
Bought my first Luxman in 1975..................and ever since I love Luxman.......
@RX_Char_01Patti
3 жыл бұрын
@@frankgeeraerts6243 I listened to the Luxman amplifiers in the Capital Audio Fest in 2019 and I became a fan of that brand. The build quality is rock solid. I am sure your almost half century old amp must still be going strong even today.
@truman4956
3 жыл бұрын
I just love Steve’s passion and enthusiasm!
@mondoenterprises6710
3 жыл бұрын
I have an old 80's lux amp and pre amp kicking around. Perhaps I should plug them in. Just using a standard sony solid state avr now with all analog connects.
@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac
3 жыл бұрын
A 30+ year old amp that hasn't been used in decades, take it slow. You might want to pop the cover and look at the caps for buldging or leaking.
@frankgeeraerts6243
3 жыл бұрын
Follow the advice from Steve !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! never plug in an amp that old as such !!!!!!!!!!!!! Ask a good technician to check and recondition ( if you don't have the skills ) But in that case .............you might love it and wonder about it's musical forgotten charms......
@bikdav
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that you mentioned bass treble and loudness. Too many amps don't have those. Yes, I use these controls. Also, I'm interested in hearing that Technics turntable review. I love "dj style" turntables.
@ronlel6773
3 жыл бұрын
You love DJ style turntables? How sad.
@williampearson4968
3 жыл бұрын
I agree that the Loudness Button is very useful for those of us who live in apartments and want to listen at low levels while still enjoying our music in the evening and nighttime hours and not wanting to disturb our neighbors.
@mondoenterprises6710
3 жыл бұрын
Is the loudness button a dynamic compressor? It brings up the low levels and brings down the highs?
@gurdyman1
3 жыл бұрын
@@mondoenterprises6710 A loudness button is an eq. It boosts the lows, and to a lesser extent it boosts the highs. This compensates for natural bass and treble loss our hearing has a low volume levels.
@customconsult9520
3 жыл бұрын
As an aside, Denon was founded in 1910 & recently released their “110” commemorative series.
@bikdav
3 жыл бұрын
Oh. I didn't know that.
@EirkenElite
3 жыл бұрын
I just had a very bad warranty experience with yamaha i replaced all my yamaha gear with luxman and accuphase....so happy
@philwalker2265
3 жыл бұрын
Thorens in Switzerland 1883
@alizadehweshky
8 ай бұрын
Great review (as always), i am on the verge of buying this amp, would this match well with a proac speaker? What other brands would be a great match?
@vintagehifilover
3 жыл бұрын
...only 300 units worldwide... surely that's not enough! I guess it's for the exclusiveness factor!
@3dimensionsofmusic3D
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve. I love the way you articulate the experience you enjoy whilst demoing the Luxman. Great gear for sure. Keep up the good work. Greg
@Grooverski
3 жыл бұрын
Looks fantastic. I'm sure it would sound amazing with my Cornwalls. Wish I could afford this classic, masterclass of engineering.
@Kulumuli
2 жыл бұрын
Personally I like the looks of their other products more. But I have no doubt this is a great product.
@LuxAudio389
3 жыл бұрын
Yup it's their sleeper.😉😉 Luxman does not dissapoint in their higher tier for the most staunchest of audiophiles.. Glad you like it!!
@leokuiper2593
3 жыл бұрын
Love the Europe ‘72 album, thanks again Steve
@DakTirCue
3 жыл бұрын
My favorite live album of all time.. Perfect amalgamation of songwriting, harmony , production, and well seasoned musicians in their prime . Love love love Europe '72
@matthewchrist9082
3 жыл бұрын
My lord that is pretty
@DougMen1
3 жыл бұрын
Luxman and McIntosh are my bucket list amps. One of the best systems I've ever heard was in the mid 70s, with the mighty Klipschorns driven by the Luxman Laboratory Reference Series. As for loudness, all classic Japanese gear in the 70s had it, but, like tone controls, it became looked down upon by the snooty, snooby "golden ears". I won't buy an amp without tone controls, but I can live without loudness. Also, some loudness circuits only boosted the bas, while others boosted both bass and treble
@datka3
3 жыл бұрын
Luxman fan here with M900 and CL 1000 pre , I have finally found my sound
@liamo4
3 жыл бұрын
Steve I thought I detected a tremor in your voice at the end when you talked about parting with it. Maybe you have a few things to sell? I was certainly drooling.
@rickp6731
Жыл бұрын
Wait until you listen to the all new Luxman L-507z they are very special indeed !
@stillastillsfan
3 жыл бұрын
Another forerunner in styling was the Luxman L-580/L-58A 30W Class A amps from late 70s/early 1980s. I had the L-580 and it was overall one of the best I had owned. I was not, and am not, crazy about this styling with those square buttons spread out on the front panel. I think the styling on the 30W Class A L-590AXII is much more elegant.
@daniannaci3258
3 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah. And you get meters and a tape loop, too. And save a couple G’s. Tho it looks like Luxman raised their prices about $500 just this week 😩
@DKBoerner
6 ай бұрын
Very cool review and shirt! 😉
@Csnumber1
2 жыл бұрын
My favorite Integrated Amp that I have owned was the beautiful LV105u by Luxman!! Not surprised you love this so much, their build quality is second to NONE!!!! Oh and now they are already selling for $14,000!!
@Spock105
3 жыл бұрын
This looks very similar to a Luxman A-383 I used to have . The square buttons are even identical and the layout is not far from that A383.
@justadad2304
3 жыл бұрын
Steve truly is one of the great audio reviewers. What a treasure you are.
@ajzepp8976
3 жыл бұрын
Steve basically just says everything is butterflies and rainbow farts. Consumer reviews are much more reliable when considered in groupings vs "professional" reviewers. Also have to be somewhat dubious once reviewers start getting up in age. Not much we can do to mitigate natural age-related hearing loss. (Even though I'm sure most of them would declare their hearing to be good.)
@donaldchisholm9931
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry Steve I have to disagree with you that the turntable would be a "reasonable" match with this amplifier. Why not use your SME?
@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac
3 жыл бұрын
Donald, here’s the thing, the SME table and arm sells for $21,500, and the Ortofon Cadenze blue is $2k. Not a real world match with the Luxman
@donaldchisholm9931
3 жыл бұрын
@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac Alright, I agree with that. I guess neither one of these tables would be a real world match with the Luxman. If you were still working for Mr Singer which table would you try to sell to a customer that was purchasing the Luxman How much do you spend on a tuntable for a 12000$ integrated amplifier? I have heard the argument that you should spend more on the source component.
@karltodd2518
3 жыл бұрын
@@donaldchisholm9931 I own the luxman L-509x with i presume the same phono stage built in as Steve's review model. My Michel gyro with a techno arm and dynavector 20x2L works wonderfully with the Luxman. One review claimed you would need to spending upwards of 2k on a Phonostage to better the inbuilt MC on the Luxman. I wanted to reduce boxes and sold my external Dynavector phono stage with out any regrets at all!
@donaldchisholm9931
3 жыл бұрын
@@karltodd2518 Thanks !
@daniannaci3258
3 жыл бұрын
@@karltodd2518 When using my low-output Linn Troika MC into my L-595AxII, there is a slight buzzy hum audible near the speakers at a normal listening volume setting. The exact same issue happened with my retired Yamaha A-S2000 integrated. No amount of cable re-routing or ground connections changed matters on either amp. Luckily, I had on old Denon MC SUT which, when used with the MM setting, was dead silent on both amps. I would be curious as to your experience with noise with your Dynavector/Luxman setup. Cheers!
@DakTirCue
3 жыл бұрын
lol at "the standard for knob feel". Too many inappropriate jokes .. must not ...oblige my ..teenage level sense of ..humor.... argh!!!!
@Watcher4111
3 жыл бұрын
Made in japan, thats good news
@millmoormichael6630
3 жыл бұрын
I’m all for setting new standards for knob-feel 😅👏
@THOMAS89450
9 күн бұрын
I have a copy of this Luxman 595A class A amp...I use it with a pair of Klipsch Cornwall IV like the ones next to you...and i play cd's via xlr cables from an SMSL PL 200 reader...fantastic..i don't change anything anymore..!
@daniannaci3258
3 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised nobody mentioned that the Luxman L-595 is internally identical to the Luxman L-590 AxII. Exact same specs, exact same circuitry. Exact same sound if Steve’s description is accurate (I own a 590). Differences are the front panel, the unique and stunning volume knob design on the 595 and the 595’s lack of record out/monitor in jacks and the monitoring selector for those who want to record. And the missing VU meters. And the price: The L-590 AxII retails for $8995 USD while the L-595, as reported by Steve, is $11,995 USD. 33% higher. Ouch!! BTW the 590/595 puts out WAY more power than the specified 30 watts. Luxman specifies the power output available in pure Class A. Beyond that, the amp moves into Class A/B and was tested at 95 WPC into 8 ohms and 165 WPC into 4 ohms and is stable into loads as low as 1 ohm. Where’s my Apogee’s?
@vintagehifilover
3 жыл бұрын
...and it's not limited to 300 units worldwide!
@swcblad
Жыл бұрын
luxman made some 200 improvements
@daniannaci3258
Жыл бұрын
@@swcblad Curious, the specs don’t mirror any of them…
@pennfootball71
3 жыл бұрын
This amp would be perfect with a pair of DeVore Fidelity O/96's and a pair of REL S812 subs
@Andrew.Z34
3 жыл бұрын
Oh God. If i can only win the lotto. That thing is gorgeous.
@xsamitt
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you ....I was born this way!!!!
@radioflitercairplanes1715
3 жыл бұрын
That is really saying something ! With all the mountains if gear you have had your hands on. I love the look of these.
@Zhorellski
10 ай бұрын
Luxman or Accuphase?
@mazzysmusic
3 жыл бұрын
The Dead’s Europe 72 is a wonderful sounding album even though they added tons of studio overdubbed vocals guitars, drums etc. still one of their best ✌🏻
@keithwalker8090
3 жыл бұрын
Other Than Workingman's Dead and American Beauty, It's my favorite Dead album.
@777jones
3 жыл бұрын
The Dead are an acquired taste (I’m a head for 25 years, ironically since after Jerry died). They definitely were into experimenting with live recording. Europe 72 was recorded to 16 track. But It was mixed to death kind of….
@ljurk1
3 жыл бұрын
9:01: >Vinyl has its own sound. It's warmer, it's softer, it's sweeter, it's - well- *less digital*.< - Only Steve can say that, this way😊
@REX4340
3 жыл бұрын
I'd be happier if he'd just say vinyl sounds better...
@playbackamusicloversjourne8620
3 жыл бұрын
If it was in my budget I'd have one also. I am lucky enough to have an L550A II which is very nice.
@felipecervantes7881
Жыл бұрын
11,000!!!!
@Book-Mark
2 жыл бұрын
95 years of making the best control knobs in Hi-Fi, and this looks to be one of their best so far! Great review thanks.
@Ricky-cl5bu
Жыл бұрын
Luxman are definitely the most musical amplifier very detailed
@dougg1075
3 жыл бұрын
Denon set up the equipment for the Emperor’s speech after the bomb
@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120
3 жыл бұрын
Thats a BMF !! Geez I love Luxmam
@kloss213
3 жыл бұрын
Another quality vid from old Steve Thanks much!
@WeLuv9x5
3 жыл бұрын
My ol’ lady tells me my knob sets the standard!
@TheChrisleekay
3 жыл бұрын
My favorite Asian manufacturer by a country mile! 10K (pounds) puts it out of my reach but if I could I would!! :)
@gil3green
3 жыл бұрын
Speaking of cd players. It would be a interesting comparison, the Luxman D-10x to the Accuphase DP-570
@cdr1576
3 жыл бұрын
And Marantz SA-10 ..Edit... and Yamaha CD-S3000.
@jakemurphy9536
3 жыл бұрын
Stunning amp. Would dearly like to have one.
@patricaomas8750
3 жыл бұрын
Is £12.5k a little out the ball park?
@jeromewhitmill733
3 жыл бұрын
I would love a review of the Luxman 505 or 507 if at all possible!
@luckycharm4623
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed... really nice amplifiers.
@mikehuntington4440
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve How does this compare to the Decware SE84UFO ? I know it's WAY different in price but....I'm curious. Thanks Steve. Awesome video!
@peterwooldridge7285
3 жыл бұрын
Always beautiful looking machines....
@vinylrules4838
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. You lost me at the price. LOL
@Justwantahover
3 жыл бұрын
I checked out the nil frame album and it sounded good but it was a bit slooooooooow.
@tomazlav
Жыл бұрын
denon 110 years
@kevinzerr3924
3 жыл бұрын
Liked the review, love the Luxman product but I just cannot afford it. You mentioned stage height, I have great height with my two Aegir's with the Freya S.
@DomRivers67
3 жыл бұрын
I wish you could get hold of the Arcam SA20....I love mine but it's just flown under the radar both sides of the pond
@byron19800
3 жыл бұрын
Activating the loudness button on my NEC vintage amplifier changes everything. So, yeah, bring the loudness button back!
@aardvark1140
2 жыл бұрын
The Luxman ought to wow. Great nob feel! Quality connectors! I checked. Bought new, with tax, it costs way past $15,000.
@sebastianbachert9528
3 жыл бұрын
Even though it's not my price class at all, I loved your review on this amp. Thank you, Steve. And thank you for mentioning Nils Frahm. One more reason to relisten his music. Best regards from Germany!
@BMaxey
3 жыл бұрын
They make less expensive amps, like my L505ux (now the L505uxIi). It's a wonderful amp, and if I ever upgrade it will be to another Luxman.
@GeirRssaak
8 ай бұрын
Dear Steve! Luxman has allways been great! However, have you been hurt by the northern light and cosmic radiation?!
@richardbarnes3757
3 жыл бұрын
Steve, another wonderful review. Thanks for what you do and, especially, how you do it! Cheers!
@Cocteau61
3 жыл бұрын
best shirt of them all
@talibe801
3 жыл бұрын
LUXMAN 595 and Denon PMA 110 are two of the best integrated amps in the market today,Denon value for money is incredible.The two oldest companies of audio are on Top.Congrats for the rewiew.
@BMaxey
3 жыл бұрын
I love my Luxman L505ux
@KarmaElectronics.
3 жыл бұрын
must be good. never worked on one in my lifetime.
@normik84
3 жыл бұрын
Bang & Olufsen also 1925
@shardsofcontent4829
3 жыл бұрын
I was initially thinking “if this baby is under $5000 I’m in …” 🙄
@PeggyCecil-z8h
27 күн бұрын
Smith Mary Thomas Anthony Brown Kimberly
@Labor_Jones
3 жыл бұрын
I miss your daily show! ... finding information trust worthy by an endless stream of good intentioned wannabees. Only intensifies the sense of a drought between an oases of drinking water in a vast desert of inexperience. I guess I would say you to me are the Walter Cronkite of the audio world I know currently. You should remember that 'Walter' retired and regretted his decision 30 years later saying, 'I never realized I would live so long or I'd never had retired.' 🙈🙉🙊- m.
@anhy10ful
3 жыл бұрын
Everything is amazing except the price. For that price, I would get the McIntosh MA12000 with top of the line DAC included and upgradable.
@billiondollarbaby3276
3 жыл бұрын
Mcintosh is MID-FI. Luxman is 2 tiers above it. You get what you pay for.
@josseman
3 жыл бұрын
Luxman is made in Japan. Can’t beat that. For a DAC: get one from China. I have the best topping model and it sounds very good.
@henriksrensen3220
3 жыл бұрын
The Gryphon Diablo 120 i think is better
@billiondollarbaby3276
3 жыл бұрын
@@henriksrensen3220 The Diablo 300 cant touch this unless you like the sound of a DARK amp with too much bass. Your talking out of your *SS. The 120 is bottom of the barrel
@henriksrensen3220
3 жыл бұрын
@@billiondollarbaby3276 you must be joking. I tried luxman 509x before i bought my Diablo 120. No contest, the Diablo 120 was a more engaging listen. In fact i tried 5 different amplifiers in the same price range, the Diablo made me want to listen to music all the time. You obviously don't know what you are talking about. I bet that you have NEVER listened to any Gryphon amplifier.
@xstensl8823
8 ай бұрын
i have the new Elex mk4, not sure if this would be better? how? i think my Denafrips Pontus has more to do with the sound.
@damianzaninovich4900
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Amp. Luxman is awesome. I use a Funk Firm Achromat for my Technics 1500C that I would recommend highly. Locking replacement RCA cables also. I love this turntable. It’s cueing is not the best but if you know how to use a turntable and cue with no help it’s not an issue. Record brush the records at 45rpm without having to help the platter is a nice convenience. It also looks clean w/o the strobe and fader.
@richardthomas3056
3 жыл бұрын
What about Thorens? They’ve been around forever. 😁
@peterlarkin762
3 жыл бұрын
Ho Lee sheet. It's beautiful. That nob!
@Sotol811
3 жыл бұрын
he said knob feel
@bornces
3 жыл бұрын
it needs the VU meters
@jked7463
2 жыл бұрын
For a significant upgrade on the turntable, change out the stylus to a 2M Black. Much higher quality sonics. But you have to get the alignment (especially azimuth) correct or it's sonics won't come through.
@RR-kb2ks
10 ай бұрын
All true, I lived with the 2M Black for a good while and it needs meticulous care and attention to accurate / precise set up, slight tail down found the sweet spot i found. If it isnt properly dialed in it sounds shrill, pinched, nothing special, but once nailed it is excellent, detailed - lovely, horns parp beautifully, everything sounds right and you will know what the fuss is about this great cart. I'm now firmly an Ortofon mc man, Cadenza Black with Fritz Gyger S re-tip which is fabulous but the 2M Black brought me there.
@toddhupp
3 жыл бұрын
yes: loudness can fix up bad recording somewhat.very nice for low volume listening.
@superdougie10
3 жыл бұрын
Imagine once that amp is warmed in / broken in.....500 hours or so, the sound will be phenominal for sure.
@daniannaci3258
3 жыл бұрын
Your right, but the sound on my internally identical L-595 was phenomenal after about an hour out of the box. Well-designed, stable circuits need little if any break-in. Just give these Class A beasts 10 minutes to come up to temperature 🤒.
@ryanschipp8513
3 жыл бұрын
My Lord that is ugly. $12,000 for a whole bunch of buttons and knobs on the front? I'm sure it sounds phenomenal but to me it is ugly as Sin
@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac
3 жыл бұрын
Ryan, you're entitled to your opinion of course, but most 'philes think it's gorgeous.
@ryanschipp8513
3 жыл бұрын
@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac I hear ya Steve, old timers...
@1959ludo
3 жыл бұрын
@@ryanschipp8513 If the sound is as good as the Price is high than it does not matter how it looks.
@ryanschipp8513
3 жыл бұрын
@@1959ludo there are others that would rather not look at an old style in 2021. I'm one of them...I respect your opinion though
@charlesgrubbs2101
3 жыл бұрын
You should really go for the Mola Mola Kula!
@rsyalom
5 күн бұрын
I am running a mint vintage Luxman L 100 in my Klipsch Forte 11.. Big sound too. Do you have an opinion this integrated amp?
@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac
5 күн бұрын
No, but I tend to like Luxman electronics
@dougcampbell2814
3 жыл бұрын
Love your shirt (and your review)!🎵
@henriksrensen3220
3 жыл бұрын
Steve please review Gryphon integrated amplifiers.
@josefbuckland
3 жыл бұрын
Knob feel 10 vu meters 0. Damn so close!
@DC-xx4kv
3 жыл бұрын
Steve, don’t mean to start an argument but, this hifi manufacturer did add the phono stage as default. A recent comment I made about that’s the way it should be got a rebuke from you on another integrated amp review. To me it’s like buying a car with a 5 gallon tank, or a phone that doesn’t dial 911. So, I had to reprise this notion of any audiophile integrated amp without including the phono stage. Comment said with love and some good natured ribbing. I wish I had the means for something like this amp. Peace.
@proffessasvids
3 жыл бұрын
Lovely review steve! Xx
@nathanbell6962
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Dream amp. Awesome to hear your opinion. The giddy feeling I get from this is what audio is all about. Did you listen to the new Dune soundtrack?
@FOH3663
3 жыл бұрын
"There Will Be Blood" the film... absolutely epic. One of the finest, most viscerally powerful films I've seen in a long time. I hadn't given the soundtrack much thought as it's own entity, but obviously it heightens the senses and punctuates the visuals quite well.
@paulomontero12
2 жыл бұрын
There will be blood if the wife finds out how much it cost.
@artsabound7627
3 жыл бұрын
great review ! I enjoyed your comparison to Pass gear and from my experience with both I find the Lux to be more fluid , to use one word , or less restrained as you said.
@sdtx1112
3 жыл бұрын
Knowing your love for Pass products (rightly so), to say you think this unit sounds superior is high praise indeed.
@anonymohipp9097
3 жыл бұрын
Nice review! I couldn't agree more about the loudness button.
@joshgray9035
3 жыл бұрын
Steve talking about knob feel again
@gregsturgess3876
3 жыл бұрын
Still got my luxman M3 power amp it serves the pool well love your stuff Steve
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