Luxman is releasing this fall a 95th anniversary integrated. It's style is from the late 1980's. No meters all buttons. Power wise it seems like the same as the 590AXII. World wide 300 of these integrated's will be built. 100 allocated to the US market. Price about $11,495. You can view it on the new Luxman website.
Thank you. I’ll have to try and find out what the actual differences are between the 590 and 595. I know it has some parts upgrades and I think better volume control. I don’t miss the meters because I’d turn the lights off anyway. It’s definitely a keeper. After being on and playing all night, it’s opened up, relaxed and blossomed. Smooth and sweet like a wonderful Luxman amp. It’s awesome.
It seems most people above feel the aesthetics of the Luxman 595A SE amplifier is not the best (and I agree).
On the other hand, I wonder how it sounds compared to the Luxman 590AX II amplifier? Were there any changes made inside the L-595A SE amp that improves its sound quality? Its specifications look normal. Obviously, I am waiting for someone to purchase this new amplifier and report.
@kren0006, I doubt Luxman will discontinue the Luxman 590AX II amp since the 595A SE amp has a limited number of units available (I think 300 units worldwide and 100 units for the USA). I have no comments on a possible price drop but I doubt it.
I have the 590AXII and see no reason to go to this one. If they they had done a 50 watt maybe, but even then it’s not attractive at all. I’ll wait for the 100 anniversary, hopefully I’ll be around!
A couple of corrections on the Luxman America Facebook page the price is $11,995 not $11,495. Also the 595 SE is available now. So if you have a Luxman dealer near you they may have one on hand.
I really wanted to like the look and was hoping others were just being too dark on it, as I love this brand. Well, you are all right. Not a great aesthetic. Why sooooo many buttons when a switch or dial would do, leaving space for Lux's iconic meter(s) or a cleaner face? Hmmmmm..
Although I am a fan of Luxman amps, I have to say this one looks ugly and cheap in comparison to the current range of Luxman integrateds. Sorry. It looks like a Yamaha instead which is usually a downgrade in build, looks and sound quality.
Waay over priced Luxman and colored ,I have heard the previous flagship as well as Pass 60 int i can say with total confidence the exceptional Coda CSIB integrated has many things other don’t starting with a huge potted transformer and 3kva which is huge ,independent pure class A Preamplifier section and choice of 3 choices of wpc Such as lowest power 150wpc,300,600 into 2 ohm 18 watts pure class A ,then 2 more wpc choices ,at under $7 k a steal And made in U.S.A 10 year warranty ,5 year transferrable l best of 2020 Stereo times , and great review .
The integrated is a direct copy of the 1989 Luxman L-570. It was rated a 50 wpc. But I'm not sure if that is a Class A rating. The 570's in pristine condition seem to run around 3K. Wonder if someone had or has a L-570.
Maybe instead of speculating you should actually talk to a Luxman Rep who can tell you what the difference is. My buddy is awaiting for his to arrive shortly
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