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Luxman L-509X for ATC SCM 19v2/40v2, thinking integrated to start with

I like to listen to music at low to normal levels and wondering how Luxman L-509x will work or ATC SCM 19v2. I am considering starting with an integrated first and not go over $8k for amp and preamp. 

Initially I wanted to try ATI AT6002 and a Tube preamp with good phono stage and the price seems to be somewhat close to a good used integrated amp. 

Please suggest integrated with good phono stage and DAC less than $8k . Prefer 200w 8ohm output, but can settle for a bit less for good implementation.
geek101
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three_easy_payments
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I know you said integrated but you check all your boxes and stay under $8K by pairing a Cary SA-200.2 ES with a Cary SLP-98P.  On the integrated front I think that Luxman L-509X is hard to beat and I'm seeing them used a bit below your max price.
yyzsantabarbara
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I heard the Mark Levinson 585 yesterday and it was spectacular. There is one on A'gon for less than what you want to spend. I was always considering the Luxman 509x but I have not heard it. I may take a chance and buy the Luxman without hearing from A'gon or buy the ML 585 from the dealer I went too. I never was a big fan of ML gear before but this sounded great with the Magioc A3's.
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intensemojo
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Did you ever find out? I agree, my ATC SCM40v2 need juice/current to sound good too. I have Hegel H360 which sounds great however due to the ATCs being inefficient I need to give it some volume for them to wake up and give me full range.
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