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Luxman vs Pass Labs

Good morning guys, I need some advice. Today in my system I have a Pass Labs XP10 preamp and a Pass Labs XA 30.5 amplify. I could replace them with a Luxman 590 AXII.
I'm very attracted by the charm of Luxman, do you think it's worth it? My speakers are Audio Physic Scorpio 2.
Thanks for your suggestions.
mizioa
yyzsantabarbara
5,123 posts
 
Awesome feedback Pokey77. You saved me a trip down to Newport.

How would you rate the Luxman 900 M/C amp/pre combo vs the best integrated boxes you have heard?
builder3
776 posts
 
I own the Luxman L-590AX, which is the predecessor to the current AXII. This is Luxman’s TOTL integrated, you should give one a listen. None of the short-comings that jaybe lists apply to this amp, in my opinion. I can’t comment on the Pass Labs gear.L.
http://www.navratilaudio.cz/novinky/Luxman_L590AXII_HFW.pdf
pokey77
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@yyzsantabarbara 

I have heard the Luxman 900 M/C amp/pre combo on the same speakers as the integrateds but not on the same day. My thought is it is very smooth but may lack snap and sparkle. I really couldn't say anymore than that. Read @whitecamaross thread for much more experienced comments.
genez
220 posts
 
Why are you not happy with the Pass Labs?  There comes a point where such choices are a matter of switching things to try. But, its because something else in your system is the unknown problem.
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johnread57
239 posts
 
Sometimes we need to listen to attractive alternatives to confirm or reconfirm our primary choice.
Its known as cognitive dissonance.
These alternatives remind us again the reasons we made our first choice.  
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