Luxman M-900U M-10x My favorite amplifier of all times. Why High-End Audiophile Reviewers love it

[@ericstefko4852]

So glad you reviewed this. I have the L590AA and really enjoyed the class A sound. I can only imagine how much better this unit is

[@nadeembrossard8687]

Another great Video love your ease and style how you explain things in a simple yet detailed way. been researching about this amp so this video is very informative

[@LuxAudio389]

You captured what Luxman can do. When I first bought my Sopra No 3's I heard them with all Luxman gear. At the time I didnt like the styling, to me it looked "old" but I loved the sound. I chased that original sound I heard and I owned used Burmester gear , Belcanto, McIntosh, but I never got all what Luxman can do: smoothness, detail, but no harshness, speed, and their ability to bring that soundstage out and in reality what they can do with vocals is truly something. I got over my styling issue and it grew on me. I actually prefer it over Accuphase. Over the last 2 yrs I bought a Luxman 509x, D-10X , and then an Aurender N20 and I couldn't be happier. I may upgrade to the 509z that's coming out, but my understanding is that its a tad less forward and warmer. Either way I love Luxman and the synergy between their products is impeccable.

[@NeverCryWolf64]

Which Bel Canto amps did you have? I have the REF600M class D monoblocks. I love them, and I really like having small light power efficient amps.

[@LuxAudio389]

@@NeverCryWolf64 I had the same ones (REF 600M). Best class D amp in my opinion. Very close to their amp in the Black EX line. I demoed that system 1st along with Jeff Rowlands Model 125. The 125 to me was more neutral or flat. Loved the 600Ms

[@NeverCryWolf64]

@@LuxAudio389 Cool. I have also owned a ton of vintage luxman gear over the years. I kinda regret selling it all, but that seems to be what happens in this hobby. 😂

[@sonicplayroompiano4302]

I love my luxman 509x. I have harbeth shl5 + speakers and used to have the Hugo Tt2 M scaler combo. I sold my Chord gear after hearing my friends Ladder Schumann Dac in my system. Unfortunately I'm on my 2nd Schumann and this one seems to also be faulty when playing varying bit rate tracks from tidal. I love the r2r tonality and am interested in finding another reputable r2r Dac. I'm thinking holo spring 3 level 1 although most reviews are for the level 3 kte edition. My streamer is pd creative modded node 2i with lpsu. I'd love to hear peoples suggestions.

[@LuxAudio389]

@@sonicplayroompiano4302 The 509x with the D-10X are amazing together. The D-10X'S DAC can be used with an external source through it's USB, Coax, or Optical inputs. For me it's excellent because I still listen to CDs, but to match the quality of the D-10X'S CD playback for streaming, i had to get the Aurender N20.

[@amckelvie78]

Great review. I've had my L590AXII for just over a year now and am super happy with the purchase. Luxman have a great soun, glad you're enjoying it.

[@Coolguy-xo3cj]

Nice review💪👍; Still have my Luxman LV-109 integrated; Can only imagine the sound of this amp.

[@Roger-lz9ro]

Thanks Gaby for this review I love Luxman products and this is on my radar list

[@Ricky-cl5bu]

Some brilliant stuff I have valve amps and luxman love them and your right very musical

[@knut7141]

Love this review. Can you make a video on where to buy pre-owned equipment and any tips to ensure a successful transaction?

[@daniannaci3258]

You are the only one I’ve encountered who used a pair of McIntosh MC275 vacuum tube amplifiers wired as mono blocks. I did the same in 1993 with a pair of MC275 Gordon Gow Commemorative Edition amps. Driving the power-hungry Martin-Logan Quests, a large hybrid electrostatic system, I went one step further and employed my residing Krell KSA-150 class A amp and bi-amped the system with the Krell dedicated to the woofers. Lordy, talk about scale, clarity, depth, 150 watts of sweet tubes thru each ‘stat, and Krell bass slam thru a pair of 12” woofs in sealed enclosures. It was 18 years before I replaced the 8 KT88’s, and the old output tubes still tested good (actually, the Mac circuit wears out the driver tubes before the output tubes, but that’s another story). Life moves on, however, and now I run a Luxman L-590AXII 30 WPC Class A integrated amp into a pair of Bowers and Wilkins 805D4’s that fits nicely in my new space. Couldn’t be happier.

[@iampuzzleman282]

I like Luxman. Also considering the mac 901 which does Biamping which I think is really good. But hard to do.

[@chewy560]

Jay of ‘Jays Audio lab’ also highly rates this amp, especially with the pre. One of his faves.

[@Gabster1]

It is really nice I love it never tried the pre but love the combination with a tube pre

[@zorst99]

I have two Luxman M117 amps. I wonder how these would compare.

[@darrenmorley7453]

Hey Gab! Loving the channel, especially the well recorded music recommendations. My question today is have you any experience of the Luxman 507z int amp? Kind regards.

[@Gabster1]

Thank you I have listened to the 590 and loved it

[@p57-elf]

It's funny because I don't need another amp, actually I don't need another anything, yet woman buy shoes and handbags like there's no tomorrow. So I do like Luxman but they're not Accuphase it's a step up a small step but it's a step so I'm looking for a Accuphase integrated second hand. I have Kondo valve amps that cost the price of a small house as do the Alsyvox, stupidly expensive, panel speakers, I just love that retro 70's look that Luxman and Accuphase do. Other's do it to but I think both of these companies do it better than anyone!!

[@fredsanke8710]

Agree...very tempting to open my wallet... 😅

[@connorduke4619]

Luxman M-10x is the successor to the M-900U. Similar looking but still different amps. A friend of mine has the 900U. I am jealous of his treble, but he is jealous of the bass of my Marantz PM-11S2. We basically want them to marry and have a child with the best quality of each.

[@AudiolandCH]

Gabster, if you find a C900U used. Get it. You will be astonished once its connected to your M900U. Let me know what you think, my bet is you willl love it ALOT more than your C1000. Let that magic happen.

[@pumjirapat]

Agreed. I own several saperate amplifiers from many manufacturers, both tube and solid-state. Most of the time, I find that one particular power amplifier work best when connected with its specific pre-amplifier counterpart. Out of all preamplifiers that I've tried, M900U work best with C900u. Whenever I tried connecting M900u or C900u with other amplifiers from other brand, even with one that match electronically (output and input impedance ratio being greater than 10), I've always felt that something is missing. For instance, with Burmester 077 and 808, it became more dynamic and impactful, with lots of mid-bass slam, but it lost all the lushness and air. The magic came back with I pair the m900u with their own c900u. Speaking of M900u/C900u, it's very delicate, neutral, clean, highly detailed, lush, smooth with deep and wide-sounstage. The music float in the air while being a tad laid back, but can be very dynamic when called for. Till date, this combo held special place in my heart that even thou I switch component in my system for fun quite regularly, I've always been impressed whenever M900u and C900u play.

[@datka3]

Good choice on Luxman , I’ve had mine for 4 years now, beautiful sounding amp. I’m wondering how is that after 10 years, m10x looks just like m900 , even the internals look very similar 🤨, not that it’s a bad thing but was expecting some change.

[@Gabster1]

It is a very minor upgrade if you have a 900 hold on to it you would need to spend 10000$ to upgrade for that I would buy a nice pair of speakers

[@AudiolandCH]

@@Gabster1 I think they focussed more on the inside than the outside. Looks like its not a minor change from people owning it (also new LIFES). But haven't listened myself, will do that in the future.

[@povertyspec9651]

What a beast!

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

Nice amp for sure ! Love how lux keeps it old skool ! Thanks Gabster Me loving Master Resto modded Sansui those ole skool To3a are sonething else fully descrete no opamps or IC 😃 Has that tube richness warm lows Netural mids sweet top end 😆

[@Gabster1]

Absolutely love them as well got a couple vintage amps they sure have a beautiful sound Hope you are doing well TJ 😊

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

@@Gabster1 just been working alot its been tuff keeping Maint Techs at my job been pulling doubles ruff - I start 1st shift this coming up week finally after 12 years no more 70hr work weeks 😆

[@gregs5318]

Hi great review. I recently purchased m 900u too! I am also a happy owner of the ps audio dsd dac mk1 which I’m using as preamp into luxman. Everything runs well when using RCA however when using xlr one channel plays louder than the other and the image is not in the centre but shifts to one side. Do you know why that happens? I read that Japanese xlr have different polarity to US. Could that be the issue? Thanks p! Thanks Greg

[@Gabster1]

I think you need to determine if it is the amp or the psaudio Dac Plug it in a different amp to find out

[@shaynakash4222]

The "real improvement" on the M-10 x is that they sound more fast and dynamic ,not only on bass notes....

[@yttean98]

Would appreciate if you Time Stamp all your videos. I prefer to know your sound impressions of this amp. I have too many videos to watch. I thought it was a Tube amp.

[@miked91101]

What is a good reputable online used high-end audio store? i would be hesitant spending that much money on something used...

[@Gabster1]

You can try Skyfi they deal with high vintage I bought mine via CanuckAudiomart www.canuckaudiomart.com Sometimes there are dealers or well rated sellers

[@jeffwilson7250]

"Love and kisses" disco LP 😍😍😍😍😍

[@alizadehweshky]

any thoughts on comparing it with the M700U?

[@Gabster1]

I do not have access to a 700u but I am sure it is not far behind

[@2ChannelAudio]

Luxman M05 is similar when I'm listening to what you say

[@TheNoseman1]

I had a pair for many years....superb amps. In fact, my dream would be to have two M 800a's bridged.......pity they don't make a pure class A amp anymore. Wish they did....

[@sonicplayroompiano4302]

What is your d11 Dac worth?

[@dougg1075]

Now all I have to do is get a pile of money:)

[@artysanmobile]

Or… forget about the audiophile world, where $100 bills trade for $900-1500. There are many wonderful amplifiers for reasonable money. It literally isn’t rocket science.

[@allanredford6070]

Uöö preface xomment - I'm a huge Luxman fan. this amp built to pander to North American habiz, of judging components by theit weight (ie bigger is better)- imo Luxman ube gear more worthy. -still elegant but better overall.

[@Carp2131]

Why all the jump cuts?!?! Unnecessary.

[@Smood47]

1. Why are you saying 'or m10x' ? M10x is a different amp and you have an m900u. 2. Even 2x is too slow on this video.

[@Smood47]

3. I would like more information about how the mcintosh tube amps compare, I think your review was lacking there.

[@aaronlaid5728]

Cool

[@aaronlaid5728]

Learn to watch a video till the end thank you.

[@aussie8114]

Wow 🙄

[@blairjackson5070]

Interesting review on luxman amp. I have never thought tube amplifiers were something I would want because of there reliability and power inefficiency. I suppose power efficiency is a small price in the cost of audio. I don’t think I will ever afford audiophile quality equipment but I like leaning about diy quality equipment you are assembling!!! We have a cd of Eva Cassidy (Fields of gold) and like the detail in her voice and the clarity on the instruments. Sorry not an audiophile, so I may not be describing the sound quality properly. Thanks for recommending the music.