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Luxman Audio Gear - what is happening with them here in USA

I would like to throw this out to the group and just simply ask a question about what is happening with their distribution here in the US. This company has been around for awhile and has made some great strides recently to get back into the high end audio marketplace with some great products. However, I have heard that the US Distribution has changed, and leaves me to wonder what is this company's direction, where would I get something of their fixed here in the US and what is their future ?  Some of their stuff is not cheap but makes me wonder about there future here in the US and should I hold off considering buying their products. Responses would be appreciated.....       
garebear
builder3
758 posts
 
sonometer, I’ll just post these links for you to look at. Luxman only publishes the power for the class A portion of the amp, which seems a dis-service. I wouldn’t feel comfortable making a blanket statement about the amp and your speakers, although I’m inclined to think it wouldn’t be an issue.
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http://www.luxman.com/files/HFN_Luxman%20L-590AXII_lowres.pdf
http://nordaudio.pl/uploads/pdf/luxman/test/20141202-EN-l590ax.pdf
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ivanj
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Pantheon - First, you are ignorant, like many, about the merchandising practices of big manufacturers that 10 years ago no one thought would be in Best Buy like B&W, KEF, McIntosh. They buy their way in. Why not Luxman? 
Second, a comment cannot fall into a pantheon. That is a malapropism. Stick with jeez etc.
builder3-
You are correct. Many manufacturers no longer publish FTC spec ratings for their amplifiers. The reviews of the Audionet 500 wpc RMS amplifier by Stereophile proves your point. The expensive Audionet went into thermal overload during the FTC pre-conditioning test. What is it really? A 300 wpc RMS  amplifier? That regulation still has the power of law and it still is a requirement. Only if one passes the initial test can a "peak music rating" be specified. What do the importers and manufacturers have to hide? Is Luxman any different?


builder3
758 posts
 
My impression is that Luxman is hiding the fact that the amp actually goes into A/B after the initial 30 watts of class A output. Beyond that, I can't comment, nor do I have any idea what other manufacturers do or don't do. I love the amp, you were unhappy with one you saw. Your experience was obviously an outlier, since every other owner I've heard has nothing but positive things to say.
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dylanfan
139 posts
 
I live the Luxman sound but my 505 u lost a channel and my 117 amp lost a channel. I am afraid to spend that much money on a piece by a company that has failed me twice. Multiple repairs on the 117 but that was a long time ago. Strange that the 25 year newer piece would have the same issues. I do think they look great however.
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