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Luxman 509 or McIntosh 8900

Hello all!

Been doing a great amount of research on getting a new "buy once, cry once" integrated amp..  Ive narrowed this down to the Luxman 509x and McIntosh 8900..  Ill be running this into a pair of Polk 707's which I am very happy with and prob won't be upgrading for 5-10 years.  

This would be streaming mostly and USB HiRes..  The McIntosh has the old DA1 module and I would get a separate streaming DAC for the Luxman.  Moderate listening levels.  The Polk's are 87db efficient and 250-300 watts recommended I believe.

Any feed back, suggestions would be great!!

Oh, and I have heard the McIntosh with Cornwalls and LOVED it..  I can not find a dealer to hear the Luxman..  So the Luxman would be a purchase off of suggestion only.  

- Brian
bdcody01
erik_squires
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Haven't heard Mc's in a very long time so should not comment.

Love the Luxman integrateds. Extended in bass and treble, dead quiet, and sweet in the midrange to treble. Also, excellent tone controls you won't be afraid to use when necessary.
bdcody01 OP
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Thank you erik_squires,

Do you feel it would have enough power to to drive the "hard to drive" Polk's effectively?  
erik_squires
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The 509 adds an output stage compared to the 507, I'm sure it will be fine.



Best,

E
goose
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I used to own Mac gear a long time ago and can’t really comment on current offerings.  I would be a little concerned on ownership changes with Mac, not like the good old days.  Luxman still seems to be actively moving forward with their gear.  Of course listening to both would be best but as you mentioned, may not work with the Luxman.  I would lean toward Luxman based on me personal research and possible resale value.
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stereo5
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You can use the Mac for 5 years and get 75% of your money back if you sell. 
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