Going linear - The Luxman 507ux

About the 590:


I. CAN'T.LIVE.WITH.30.WATTS.

Sorry, low power class A is an entire lifestyle change I would not be willing to make.

Hi @yyzsantabarbara 
That's' a difficult question without knowing what kind of bass issues you have run into already. Honestly, Class D is really good now, if you feel DSP is a possibility, consider the Anthem integrated vs. the Luxman integrated as comparable alternatives.

Also, GIK bass and soffit traps may help, but it's best not to overdo them in a small room. Put your speakers in and listen first.

Another possibility for you is to add a sub, and put DSP in the sub channel alone.

Take what I say with a grain of salt, I haven't heard any of the equipment being discussed.

But it looks like yyzsantabarbara favors higher resolving speakers such as the LS50 and 3F, and is choosing class A for its subtle excess of warmth sound over other classes of amps.

@jetter

You make a very good point.

I have not heard a lot of Class D but I liked what I used (still own). I cannot speak for all Class D, but I will say I love the Luxman and quite happy to keep it for a long time.


I'm not at all sure he'll run into room mode issues that can't be better dealt with via room acoustics, but if he's open do DSP and Class D, maybe the Anthem integrated is worth a listen to.


Best,

E