I bought the number 3s for the audition number twos down. They were no slouches. The number 3s definitely have beautiful tonality with my Sim Audio amplifier
@paulmunoz5414 күн бұрын
Sounds very very good 👍
@biggles563315 күн бұрын
very helpful thank you, I am struggling to decide between the 507z and 509Z ... any thoughts?
@LuxAudio38914 күн бұрын
The 509z is the Pinnacle. The gold peeled circuit boards and LIFES technology is used separately in both the preamp and amplifier sections are nice to have. It also has a better power supply which in my case helps with the Sopra No 3 overall, but mostly in the bass. They're both expensive, but the 507z is a also an excellent choice if your speakers aren't hard to drive or demanding. Below is a review from Stereophile www.stereophile.com/content/luxman-l-509z-integrated-amplifier
@biggles563314 күн бұрын
@@LuxAudio389 Thanks so much, think I'll go for the 509!
@nicothe2nd.Ай бұрын
Will it drive two pairs of headphones at the same time?
@LuxAudio38926 күн бұрын
Honestly I don't know. I haven't used either of the headphone jacks.
@CaBdosdosАй бұрын
I commented on your other videos did you still run this Luxman on your Sopra 3? I have the Sopra 2 and am desperately amp searching to get them off my AVR. I'm between Luxman and Mcintosh what are your thoughts what did you like not like and what do you listen to now with theM?
@LuxAudio389Ай бұрын
Yes I'm definitely still running the 509z on my Sopra No 3's. As far as my opinion: I like the Luxman sound. The 509z with my other gear makes it so the sound comes from around the Sopras. I've heard McIntosh with the Sopras and it was too warm for me. I think Luxman has better tonality and dynamics. Even with their 590axii which pure Class A and is warmer, it still is more dynamic. The power or current delivery of Luxman is nothing to take lightly. I've heard the 590 axii which is 30 watts Class A easily out perform McIntosh on the Sopras. But it all comes down to taste. Both are great brands that perform with different speakers. Both are extremely well built.
@DBTAudioАй бұрын
Nice review…. Thanks!
@markc87732 ай бұрын
Heck of a set up man. All very nice components, especially that D10X. It took about 7 months (roughly 250 hours) for my 595ASE to fully burn in. Love the tonal richness and warmth of it. Before the burn in, it had a bit too much attack in the treble. At times a bit too revealing and left me fatigued after a couple of hours. Now that the warmth has settled in and the accentuated highs now tamed, I can't imagine wanting anything else. Looks like Luxman struck some of that tonal richness and density of the 595ASE into the 509Z without compromising that wide holographic sound stage.
@LuxAudio3892 ай бұрын
I love the look of the 595ASE. Very tactile piece with the proper vintage look and fantastic Class A performance. Simply stunning.
@MasterofPlay72 ай бұрын
what do you do for living so you can afford all these?
@GBGOLC3 ай бұрын
IMO. Sounds thinner, less slam, lacks life, less immediate as apposed to the Luxman and the Sopra configuration. This is a night and day difference.
@sgcancer3 ай бұрын
Very nice setup. I also have N20/509z combo. How is the DAC on D10x ? Like as compared to Tambaqui or Holo May ?
@LuxAudio3893 ай бұрын
I'm not familiar with those DACs, but I can say I have no regrets with the D-10x as a DAC or with CD playback coupled with the 509z or with my previous 509x. Maybe this helps kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYvKqIOOhNNjhNEsi=FJOVF9uc1bXoQQ29
@DrNoahBoddy0043 ай бұрын
Just Drop-Dead Fabulous! I could listen to this system until I crossed that Great River Styx! Sublime.
@GBGOLC3 ай бұрын
Sounds clean with good separation, very nice.
@harrisedgar4 ай бұрын
Great video..! Perhaps some samples?
@Ricky-cl5bu4 ай бұрын
Class amplifier
@irasthel6384 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for a great review. Could you please advise as lm stuck between Luxman 509z and McIntosh MA 7200. I have a pair of Sonus Faber Olympica ll. I’m more for Luxman but I’m not sure whether it will have sufficient power. Please advise. Sorry to be a bother.
@LuxAudio3894 ай бұрын
Sorry, but I'm not familiar with those models. You definitely need to hear them both with your speakers and music. Here is a link by Stereophile that may guide you. www.stereophile.com/content/luxman-l-509z-integrated-amplifier
@irasthel6384 ай бұрын
Thank for spending your valuable time pointing me in the right direction. I have accessed the link, which really goes into detail. Thank you so much
@hawkmoon3695 ай бұрын
i would put the speaker on the spike the will sound tighter i have a pair myself.
@hawkmoon3695 ай бұрын
HI do you know what the phono is like..
@aussie81145 ай бұрын
Next month I might listen to this compared to the Accuphase. I can audition them at the same sales place. Both about the same price at almost 20k. Both overpriced but oh well.
@LuxAudio3895 ай бұрын
You are very lucky to be able to audition both Luxman and Accuphase at the same time! You may be surprised and find value in either of them if they exceed your expectations. Please share the models, speakers, sources, music, and your thoughts. If you'd like I'll pin your your experience 👍
@MasterofPlay72 ай бұрын
@@LuxAudio389 well the accuphase is warmer in my opinion
@aussie811421 күн бұрын
@@LuxAudio389I listened to the Accuphase 5000 a few days ago on Audiovector R3 Arette floorstanders. Sounded beautiful to my ears. I actually forgot at the time to ask to listen to the Luxman but I intend returning in a few days to let him know my decision on the speakers, I think I will get them. My only issue with the Accuphase is in the unlikely event it needs servicing it needs to be trucked to the other side of my country, about 6,000 kilometres return trip. The Accuphase have such a great reliability reputation that I might be able to overlook that big negative. I think Luxman can be serviced in my city. I will ask to audition this Luxman for that reason, if it’s not too bright and busy sounding then it might be the more wise choice. It lacks some features that the Accuphase has including the DAC board but it does have mid tone control which is nice.
@lasttune5 ай бұрын
Thanks , nice video
@kenmcglown66426 ай бұрын
I love big bass. But, this doesn't sound bass heavy to me. Bravo!!!
@kenmcglown66426 ай бұрын
I like this better. I think I like the Hegel better. I'd Love to hear the Hegel on the Sopra 3, too.
@DKBoerner6 ай бұрын
Very cool demonstration. Even on my MacBook Air, I can hear how great this HiFi setup is!
@ottosato6 ай бұрын
I heard some echoes in your room, but it's ok as long as you can still enjoy it.
@carlbrown36346 ай бұрын
Very nice! Thanks for sharing.
@Keksdose2k6 ай бұрын
Cool story bro
@Yannick_846 ай бұрын
Beautiful setup!
@c2mojo6 ай бұрын
very nice rig you got there. I've got Sopra 1 and a 509x. Upgrading to the Z when Precision gets them back in stock. Also eyeballing the D-03X.
@LuxAudio3896 ай бұрын
If you'd like to hear a comparison of the Focal Kanta No. 2 and Sopra No. 3 with It's a Hard World by Supertramp from the Somethings Never Change CD, check out the following links: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2nRqY2IZ957Y6ssi=oU9bgHTN8zGpuT6n kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYvKqIOOhNNjhNEsi=bnTS1F6MwdIAZCNj
@LuxAudio3896 ай бұрын
Hear the same song on my Focal Sopra No. 3 to compare. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYvKqIOOhNNjhNEsi=OnZnW7pmElA4rWE9
@LuxAudio3896 ай бұрын
Hear the same song on my Focal Kanta No. 2 to compare. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2nRqY2IZ957Y6ssi=VXVlhap-qurGKEqZ
@alexman45686 ай бұрын
Nice !
@sgcancer6 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting this video. Your gear is commendable. I am contemplating either getting sepratae DAC (5-8k) and CD transport (4k) or get D10x here. But i need to hook up a streamer that i have.. so how D10x will handle that is not clear to me..
@LuxAudio3896 ай бұрын
Hi, Physically the D-10X has 3 inputs (USB, Optical, and Coax) for accessing it's internal DAC. As for its sampling rate, that depends on what your streamer outputs or what your streaming service offers.I use Tidal Max so it automatically switches the sampling rate and if applicable decodes MQA. My streamer also allows up sampling, but I don't use that feature. As far as performance, the D-10X is phenomenal and very smooth, but what you get out of it depends on your streamer and what your goals are. My goal was to have streaming sound as good as CDs sound on the D-10X. I've heard DAC's with Sabre, AKM, and Texas Instruments and they're good but nothing like what's been done with the ROHM chipset in the D-10X. In my experience I started with a Blue Sound Node going to the D-10X and it never sounded as good as what the D-10X does with CDs. I was from the thought that digital was digital and quickly learned I was wrong. In order to get a great performance out of it I had to find something that was as electronically quiet as the D-10x and had a low jitter. I stumbled into an Aurender A30 that was priced way below it's value. I told my dealer about it and he said, "why did you do that?" I said because it's one of the best. Nope. It is if you need a DAC, preamp, ripper, streamer, and headphone amp. It sounded good, but still not as great as playing a CD on the D-10X on its own or through the D-10X. I talked to my dealer and Aurender and they told me a better match was the N20 and it was. It is electronically quieter and has a better clock. My goal was met when I bought it. So it depens what you want. Most of my music comes from streaming. I also have a good amount of CDs. Now most of my CD purchases come from artists I discover through streaming. I hope this helps.
@sgcancer6 ай бұрын
How long was burn in
@user-ng6nl3yc6m6 ай бұрын
インプットセレクターを回したあとのリレー音がうるさい
@LuxAudio3896 ай бұрын
It's the same on the 509x. The D-10X also has a relay when it changes sampling rates.
@rowmac6 ай бұрын
Sounds amazing even through KZbin... Great setup too!!! Considering upgrading to the L507z which is how i came across your channel. Enjoy!
@lehtjug6 ай бұрын
When I watching and listen this video it almost feels that sound quality of my iMac is better than what it really is. Imagination does tricks and then drop me back to the ground. Awesome set.
@davidtsmith337 ай бұрын
That sound system looks very nice. Looks like you gotta have a sound-proof room for that or don't live close to neighbours.
@dhocho84317 ай бұрын
So detailed
@c2mojo7 ай бұрын
Nice review. Warmer is what I am looking for to go along with my Sopra 1 Have the 509x so glad to see the Z is worth it
@CaBdosdosАй бұрын
Mcintosh puts the warm veil on Sopra from listening.
@philipgardiner20037 ай бұрын
Any reason you didn’t have the DAC installed in the 509z?
@carlesjuliavallmajo38127 ай бұрын
Hi , very fine rewiew of the Luxman , it sounds phenomenal with the focals , i ll will buy it asap , greetings from spain
@r.guardia91077 ай бұрын
Very nice system. I always liked Luxman, but I have the Revel Studio. I don’t think the 509z would have enough grunt to power them? Thanks
@LuxAudio3897 ай бұрын
Yeah your Revel definitely need more power in order to perform-especially with orchestral music.
@GeirRssaak7 ай бұрын
@@LuxAudio389 Ha-ha! A good amp delievers ! If you believe that a special amp is needed for classical music,you are more stupid than i thought
@GeirRssaak7 ай бұрын
How can people buy these oldfashioned products today?!
@LuxAudio3897 ай бұрын
Lol yeah it definitely looks old fashion. Initially when I really got into the hobby looking for better gear, I didn't like how it looked. But its sound grew on me and no matter what I listened to or bought, in the end the others never came close to what it could do. Luxman has an appealing signature sound. As for Accuphase, that's one I haven't heard, but their look in my eyes ls worse by a factor of 10. Lol
@alainduquenois38127 ай бұрын
Très bonne installation
@thisisme9997 ай бұрын
Nice system. What are you using for DAC? D-10X?
@Mario_Terzi8 ай бұрын
The Luxman is not exactly the ideal for Focal.
@juliusko20047 ай бұрын
The distributor of Focal in Japan is Luxman.
@hawkmoon369Ай бұрын
What is ideal speaker if not focal
@Mario_TerziАй бұрын
@@hawkmoon369 I would change the Luxman and not the Focal. Just put an AMP made in the U.S. 🙂