Going linear - The Luxman 507ux

erik, I just bought the DH Labs Red Wave power cable that's on sale this month. I've never spent anywhere near that for a power cord, but have to say that I was absolutely stunned at the difference. The most bang for the buck I've ever experienced in this hobby. The cable I replaced was their Power Plus, which was already a step up from the factory cord. So there's an FYI for you to mull over. :)

Hey builder3 !

I sure spent a lot less than that! Under $100, including shipping, but this is only a 14 gauge cable.


Hard for me to justify a 10 gauge cable from my power conditioner to my amp when I'm in an apartment and many many connections away from the transformer.

Best,
E

Well this thread gave me the kick in the pants to today drive deep into Los Angeles to check out the 509x and the m900u + c900u. I liked the 509x a lot with the TAD Me1 speakers. So much so that I am considering the Tad Me1 in lieu of the bigger speakers I had in mind.

I then heard the same equipment switched over to the m900u and c900u. What a shocker. Music that I have used to demo for ages never sounded as good as with this amp and preamp. I am going to buy the m900u not sure which way to go with a pre.

I tested out the LOUDNESS and TONE controls on the 509x but the change in the sound was not that prominent when I heard it. Mind you I did not have my glasses on and was operating a little blind. The tune that was playing maybe not the best to hear these features at work.

Also, I'm sorry, but do audiphile power connectors have to be the size of a soda can? I mean really? Like I have so many power conditioners I can afford to block 3 other outlets and move furniture in order to plug the things in. Give me a break.

I realize what you bought, erik. I'm just saying the change was huge with the Red Wave cord.  More so than any cable of any kind I've ever bought. I'm not in an apartment, but our house was built in 1952, the wiring is far from modern.