Luxman Integrated?

I have been using two Lux CL-32 pre-amps since the 1970's.  One just failed and I am going to pay to get it fixed.  NOT the best pre-amp in the world, but seems to be OK for my casual listening.  AND, they have lasted over 40 years each until now, so...

I listened to L-509X, very coherent and inviting sound

I have owned several Luxman integrated amps.  Great build quality and excellent value with many features built in.  Builder3 has my old amp!

I have moved up to food chain, but if I had to do it all over, the Luxman would have been my last integrated. 

It's now running a new turntable, too greg. Bought the new rig from MoFi, it's superb. Not the big money that some folks spend, but I'm impressed.

Nice write-up on the 550, Steve. Great photos, too. One thing I'll mention, and can't offer any first hand knowledge, but for whatever reason Luxman understates the power on these (or at least the L-590) and pretends that they're solely class A.  From tests I've seen, the L-590 actually puts out around 90W/channel @ 8ohms, contrary to the claimed 30W, presumably switching to AB at some point. I assume the L-550 is no different.