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

@@LuxAudio389 Thanks so much, think I'll go for the 509!

Honestly I don't know. I haven't used either of the headphone jacks.

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.

I love the look of the 595ASE. Very tactile piece with the proper vintage look and fantastic Class A performance. Simply stunning.

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

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

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

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 👍

@@LuxAudio389 well the accuphase is warmer in my opinion

@@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.

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.

It's the same on the 509x. The D-10X also has a relay when it changes sampling rates.

Mcintosh puts the warm veil on Sopra from listening.

Yeah your Revel definitely need more power in order to perform-especially with orchestral music.

@@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

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

The distributor of Focal in Japan is Luxman.

What is ideal speaker if not focal

@@hawkmoon369 I would change the Luxman and not the Focal. Just put an AMP made in the U.S. 🙂