Unbox Luxman L509Z Flagship Integrated Amplifier Unwrapping

[@Hifihobby]

Please like and subscribe to my channel Stereophile review of the Luxman L509Z: luxmanamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/STRP_4702_LUXMAN.pdf

[@smirkingguru]

STUNNING Craftsmanship

[@Hifihobby]

The fit, finish and engineering is amazing

[@Orpheuss62]

How beautiful can be!

[@Hifihobby]

😍

[@ag_johnny1530]

Wow! Gorgeous. 🔥

[@chrislj2890]

Very nice, hope you enjoy it for years to come.

[@Hifihobby]

I hope so too … but there’s always the never ending desire to upgrade 😅

[@chrislj2890]

@@Hifihobby Well okay, but with that attitude I give you six months tops, lol. 😊

[@arkdark5554]

The craftsmanship is awesome, really.

[@MrCharlesray]

What a beautiful piece, you had over 1,400 views here, play some music on and and talk about it, would love to come back and watch more.

[@Hifihobby]

Thanks for your kind words

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

really impressive really

[@lehtjug]

Use to in mid 80's I had Luxman C-02 and M-02 and bit of later MQ-50 as well. Luxman make beautiful hifi devices, congratulations. Today I have Marantz AV8003 and Marantz MM8003.

[@Hifihobby]

Looks like we went opposite direction, I started with home theater using receivers (Pioneer / Denon) but now only stereo setup. Enjoy the journey!

[@lehtjug]

Those days I was start to looking amplifiers which would work decently with 2ch music and with movies. Why I select Marantz, at my knowledge Marantz is made pretty good products but also those was pretty good discount as well those days, 1/3 off the price. I never listen those amplifiers before I bought it so it was little bit like a shot in the dark as well. But they sound surprisingly good.

[@TheDarthvader123]

Luxman and Accuphase are so beautiful!

[@Hifihobby]

Will have more videos with Luxman and Accuphase gear coming up. Subscribe to be notified when it’s up

[@aussie8114]

Beautiful. I like that it has 3 tone controls. No DAC board slot though like the Accuphase.

[@Hifihobby]

Agreed!

[@stuartwiner7920]

@@HifihobbyI think the DAC option would be helpful. I'm surprised they omitted it.

[@philipgardiner2003]

@@stuartwiner7920very puzzling

[@Tom55data]

I have separate dac streamer ROSE hifi to pair with my luxman, I am happy luxman does not come with a dac as it means I have a amp from an amp company and a dac and streamer from a near dedicated company.

[@danilomihaljcic]

Realy stunning!

[@Hifihobby]

Thank you! 😊

[@mikelittrell6200]

Let’s hear it!

[@DBTAudio]

That is a beautiful machine! I had the L-509x and sold it. I love my current integrated, but I still wish I had the Luxman to demo with my new speakers. Enjoy!!

[@Hifihobby]

It is a wonderfully engineered amplifier. 👍🏼 Thanks for subscribing

[@rog86]

I'm thinking of buying a used 509x, what did you upgrade to? What were the faults of the 509x? Thanks

[@Hifihobby]

I changed from 509z (not the 509x) to a pair of GANfet mono block amplifiers. There are no faults as such (other than it weighs and built like a tank 😅) and I like to try out components if I happen to come across a good deal. If you found a good deal for the used 509x and you would like a slightly laid back sound stage that suits your taste and system, I see why not

[@AudioElectronicsChicago]

such a good looking amp 😍

[@Hifihobby]

I agree 😆

[@garthdev]

Nice little amp at a cheap price 🙂

[@indrakumarc73]

I am planning to purchase l507z lower model, Is it too heavy to unbox and lift for a single person?

[@Hifihobby]

The amp plus box is heavy (around 30kg) and quite big so it’s better you call a friend to help.

[@indrakumarc73]

@@Hifihobby thanks, I will also check Luxman L-505Z or Accuphase E-280.

[@AudiophileGuy1066]

She's a beauty! Full review in the current issue of Stereophile Magazine BTW.

[@Hifihobby]

luxmanamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/STRP_4702_LUXMAN.pdf

[@Zhorellski]

Will the Japanese domestic models sound different with step-down transformer?

[@Hifihobby]

If you use a good quality transformer with sufficient head room it should not sound different. In one of my videos I showed where you can buy it in Akihabara.

[@ELG1958]

I notice you power cord has 3 prongs ? Mine only has 2 ??

[@Hifihobby]

I’m not sure why tho

[@hawkmoon369]

Do you get any interconnect cables with it and what size is the power cable.

[@Hifihobby]

It doesn’t come with interconnect cables. I don’t have the size of the power cable supplied but it is thick and of good quality.

[@hawkmoon369]

OK thanks.

[@1061shrink1061]

I love it, but wasn't convinced the extra outlay was worth replacing my 509X for!

[@Mark-m8p9q]

👍

[@Hifihobby]

Thanks for watching

[@gurvinok-f2e]

Pray for it

[@henkvisser888]

Ooit de Luxman C 06 en M06 gehad en moet zeggen het klonk goed maar niet op het niveau van de prijs die Luxman hiervoor vroeg!

[@emerycomputer]

I was considering this but then I learned the price markup is > 30% Japan vs USA/Canada. That is not nice on the part of Luxman. Likewise Accuphase. Now, I'll probably go with a North American made integrated for that reason alone.

[@Hifihobby]

The Luxman and Accuphase build and sound quality is excellent, and will be a waste for you to exclude them from your evaluation because of their domestic pricing policy.

[@muzaffarabdumalikov2345]

Интересно сколько стоит такой аппарат?

[@Hifihobby]

Selling about USD 12K

[@henrique23Dj]

🤤🤤🤯🤯💓😍💓😍💓😍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TrueAudio]

$17,495.00 · ‎ In Canada ..we think we'd rather have the Yamaha R-N2000A $3900.00 · ‎ In Canada thank-you

[@Hifihobby]

That’s a great choice too. Enjoy!

[@ludgerhaming733]

Pure class A?

[@Hifihobby]

It’s class AB but does operate at Class A at lower output

[@drazenbolanca3510]

why do all amps look like ovens these days

[@Hifihobby]

The diversity of amplifiers designs available in the market today is huge. From the classic designs to newer ones with touch screen

[@chrislj2890]

@@Hifihobby Looks like someone should stick to watching cooking videos, lol.

[@bengtekman8616]

It is beautiful, but I prefer my Technics SU-R1000 😀

[@Hifihobby]

The Technics R1000 is amazing. Great choice

[@matrempit2885]

Made in Kelantan Corp Sdn Bhd Malaysia 🇲🇾......👍👍👍

[@Hifihobby]

Definitely made in Japan, abang.

[@bentleygt3716]

it's MADE IN JAPAN. . i suggest to put your reading Glasses on and look at the back of the unit. it says: MADE IN JAPAN !

[@文明-h9s]

ボリュウムノブを回して、数字が下がっていくのが変

[@Hifihobby]

The volume measurement scale is quite common for hifi amps, calculated in -dB against reference “0”

[@DiCarpio-yk9pd]

Lol Try the Accuphase E4000 or simply the E380 and you'll sell your Luxman at once even for half the price. Haha good luck !

[@Hifihobby]

Great that you enjoyed Accuphase, it's a solid amplifier as well, but have to disagree with you on resale price as even previous 509X is having good value in used market.

[@conrosuke]

DiCarpio hahaha nonsence.

[@DiCarpio-yk9pd]

@@conrosuke Can't argue with the amateurs lol

[@conrosuke]

@@DiCarpio-yk9pd I like accuphase amp and Luxman amp both , But your opinion is complete nonsense.

[@DiCarpio-yk9pd]

@@conrosuke Dumb amateur

[@文明-h9s]

素手で開梱している。指輪を付けたままで触れている。指紋だらけ。傷だらけ。アウト。

[@文明-h9s]

インプットセレクターを回した時の、後から遅れて付いてくるリレー音が煩いというか邪魔。アンプに要らない音。メーターも要らない。邪魔。

[@Hifihobby]

The sound is not necessary at all but it’s a sign that good relays are used to connect the input and also fully disconnect from the unused inputs . Cheaper switches don’t fully isolate the signal