Luxman Integrated - What do they sound like

Thanks so much for the replies, @jasonsim

It's not actually heat output I'm worried about so much as sound quality, I was trying to assess how long I would have to turn the unit on before it sounds its best.

Thank you,

Erik

Erik, it sounds very good immediately, and the best after 20-30 minutes, I'd say.

HI Erik.  I'm not sure I'm trained enough to notice any perceivable different between just turning it on and after about an hour or so warm-up.  The sound is great immediately.  

When you take the unit out of idle, there is a 8 or so second period where nothing is audible, even if you have your source playing.  The light on the unit blinks during this time.  Maybe this is all the warm up needed.  Perhaps a more seasoned Luxman fan can explain why this happens.  

I have a Cambridge CXA80 integrated in another room and it can play immediately, after taking it out from idle.  It has also been a wonderful and surprisingly good sounding (warm) amp.  Amazing sound for the price.  

@builder3
@jasonsim
All good info,t hanks guys!

I have Class D and they need DAYS to warm up, but they idle at 7W each, so I don't mind leaving them on. I’ve also heard some tube gear which really does take 30-45 minutes to sound it’s best.

Oddly, the last piece I heard was an ARC tube integrated, and cold it sounds good, then awful, then finally really good again.

jason, the delay when you first power up the unit is the protection circuit. Actually, they call it something else, but it's in the manual on page 1.