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Luxman L590AXii vs Accuphase E-650 for a Shindo lover

I have loved tubes all my audiophile life, but looking to pare down to a SS integrated.
These two are the only ones under consideration (not looking for other recos).

I love the Shindo sound (in an ideal world I would own a full Shindo system), rich, full, lush yet transparent with ample details and good thumping bass.

In that case which of these two amps would work best. Where I live Accuphase is 50% more expensive than the Luxman, so that is also worth considering while buying.

My speakers are Devore O/96s. Source AMR DP777
essrand
gryphongryph
372 posts
 
Accuphase E-600/650 are class A amps.
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lalitk
5,448 posts
 
@essrand, 

Did you buy the Accuphase E-650 yet? I am also considering E-650 to simplify my setup and would like to know your feedback. 
audiofound
81 posts
 
Mmmm...guess I didn't have my facts straight. The 600/650 are class A. Disregard my post.

essrand OP
297 posts
 
@lalitk 
No, I am still pondering......
Problem is my speakers are notorious for only liking tubes. But I talked to someone who loved Accuphase with their Devores as much as they did Shindo.
I don't know if I should take the risk again having burnt my fingers once with matching an SS amp with my speakers because it's impossible to find these amps used.
t_ramey
632 posts
 
There’s a guy in NY that has a 650 for sale. Not sure what he’s asking but I could get you his email if you’d like
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