Going linear - The Luxman 507ux

I have 2 Friends using the 590 with Harbeth 40.2 (86DB) and Aerial Acoustics 5T (87DB) with great success. What model speakers are you using that are harder to drive than those??

So glad you asked. The speakers I use are the most exclusive in the world, using components typically found in Gryphon, Wilson and other exotic manufacturers:

https://speakermakersjourney.blogspot.com/2017/12/snr-1-two-way-high-end-diy-monitor.html

Very happy with 120 W/channel and not downgrading, thank you. :)

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Thanks guys for the feedback. I already have a Peachtree Nova 150 class D integrated (may upgrade to the NOVA 500 for $2K). This unit will go to a bedroom once I get a better system. However, one idea is to play with Nova integrated for a month or 2 and the new speakers to see what bass issues crop up. I am expecting some badness since this room is small but I have done a few things to make it appear bigger.

The Luxman is very high on my radar because of the smooth nature of the sound. I expect it to match well with either of the 2 revealing speaker choices. Unfortunately, the Nova does not have TONE controls so I will not be able to say for certain whether the Luxman’s TONE controls will solve any issues that come up. One option is to pay MSRP to someone like Music Direct and try it at home for 60 days.

BTW - the NOVA is a very smooth sounding unit itself. I am not too familiar with tubes but this SS amp is one of the smoothest I have owned. The Anthem STR integrated should be Class AB if it is similar to the Anthem STR amp.

yyz, you probably already know this, but unless you go out of the way to find a high maintenance tube preamplifier, there is no comparing the low maintenance cost and requirements of a tube preamp to that of a tube amp.  My tube preamp takes four small preamp tubes, two for the line state and two for the built in phono stage.

There is no biasing, you just plug in the tubes and you are done.  Inevitably you will want to try a few different brand tubes to flavor your sound to you liking.  But again, its basically plug in the tubes and you are good to go for years.  It may be what you are looking for.

Also, my preamp (and I believe a lot of integrateds) has a second set of pre outs.  Very handy when you want to hook up a couple of sub woofers.