Luxman 505UX vs. Luxman 550AX Integrated Amps


Has anyone compared both of these integrateds? I own the 505UX and like it a lot but am looking for more solid state slam & punch. I actually borrowed the 550AX Class A amp for 1 month about a year before I purchased the 505UX. The only thing I remember about the 550AX was that it sounded much more powerful than it's power rating suggested due to it's high current.
I realize the Luxman's are very refined and have finesse but my 505UX does rock out so basically what I'd like to know is if the Luxman 550AX is more ballsy than the 505UX.
routeman21

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Dave_72,
I did audition the 550AX about a year before purchasing the 505UX. As stated in my opening post, I only lived with it for about a month or less and the only thing I remember was how much power it had for 20W. I wish I could have spent more time with it. I've owned the 505UX for a year and have put it thru the paces so I know it's tendencies.

Beatlebum,
Thank you for mentioning the Jeff Rowland. I've never heard one but will look into it.