Luxman M-600A

Hi Mes,
funny! I forgot about the initial dealer. Ah, the forums...

I'd still like to know, now from someone other than said dealer, how this new Luxman sounds. I believe the Zu boys were using it at some or one of their dems.

Just to set the record straight I spent a considerable amount of time listening to the Pass x250.5, XA60.5 and the Luxman M600a before deciding what line to take on.

The Luxman to my ears was a better amp.
It was truer to the source.

I felt that the pass had a distinguishable sonic signature. The Luxman was smooth but not at the expense of revealing a discernable sonic character.
If you read the threads of the Verity owners they for the most part confirm my opinion.
In essence the Luxman does not over homogenate the sound.

I just got a pair of these I am using as monoblocks. They are splendid. I don't know how they would compare with the Pass amps.

I've heard the amps are great -- I'm quite taken with the sound quality of the L-590aII.

So, a question: is there a pre-amp that mates well, other than the C-800f? I've heard that that pre isn't up to the same level of quality that the amp is (but I've never heard either, I have to admit).

My Nagra PLL matched up to it great when I demo'd the Luxman...can't comment on other combo's..