Luxman Integrated - What do they sound like

Thanks @freesole

Erik

Erik,
Have you ever tried using your Brooklyn DAC as a preamp? Or is that just the “+” model that has that feature?
i generally have preferred to have a preamp in the mix but have also had very successful results going direct from DAC/preamp to Amplifier (and specifically to the 600a, though I don’t want to beat a dead horse).
That said, I also downsized to an integrated, so I know where you are coming from.
Just worth exploring all options to maximize musical preeentation/enjoyment.
j

joshfilm,

Would you mind elaborating on the difference between the 600a and the 900u amps?  I am looking for vocals that sound natural and  3 dimensional without having to give up too much detail and neutrality.  Are the 600a the amps that can  do that?  Please reply to me backchannel if you don't want to get too far off integrateds here.

Have you ever tried using your Brooklyn DAC as a preamp? Or is that just the “+” model that has that feature?

I am doing that right now. I'm using monoblock Class D amplifiers with the Brooklyn as my DAC and preamp and source selector. Both the original and the + have this feature.


I'm thinking of getting a 507ux as my L and R solution, and then an Anthem 5 channel receiver to do my movie switching and provide the extra 3 channels of amplification. The "separate" functionality would make this possible.


Maybe, if I ever get back to 5.1. << sigh >>

@tomcy6 

https://onahighernote.com/blog/2018/12/08/luxman-amplifiers-class-a-power-clarified-m-600a-vs-m-700u...

Luxman Amplifiers Class A Power Clarified: M-600A vs M-700u & M-800A vs M-900u

Ex distributer.