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Just received my new Luxman CL-1000 pre-amp.

Took the plunge and went for Luxman’s new flagship CL-1000 pre-amp. My preceding unit was the c900u and it’s as good everyone says. So what are my initial thoughts on the CL-1000 with less 20 hours on it: pure path into the music with a naturism only one who hears it will be able to understand how good it’s. Startling when the music matches its powers of emotion it can deliver on voices, drums and every instrument the recording has to offer. As good as the C900u is the CL-1000 is clearly a big step up! Only two complaints: no remote ( they didn’t want anything to interfere with their new SOTA
volume control) and no mute button. I can live with these minor inconveniences considering what it brings to the table. I’m not a dealer or associate with Luxman in anyway. I’ll keep posted updates on the unit once it has been fully broke in.
hiendmmoe
jperry
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Thanks for the information. I have thought about the CL-1000 too, but can't get past the lack of a remote control

How does the phono stage in the CL-1000 compare to the EQ-500 phono stage?
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three_easy_payments
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Congrats and glad you're enjoying the new Luxman! This does have me thinking I'd love to hear someone's review of the MQ-300.
hiendmmoe OP
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I’m running it with a M900U amplifier and Clearaudio innovation turntable with universal tone arm. Other components as follows: Luxman d08u CD player, kiseki Purple Heart NS, Focal Maestro 111 speakers, PS audio P20.
The CL-1000 breaths life into what ever format of music you through at it. CD’s spring to life that once only sounded ok. It’s like your listening to music in a place and time you have never been before.
luxmancl38
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Congrats on the purchase. I heard the CL-1000 at my local dealer some months back. It was hooked up to the MQ-300 amp. I can't remember the speaker but the detail of the music was incredible. He only had it for a few weeks so it wasn't fully broken in but this preamp can stand up to any preamp on the market. Way out of my price range but I'm happy w/the little brother the 38 SE. Like to hear more analysis after it's fully broken in.
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geoffkait
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luxmancl38
He only had it for a few weeks so it wasn’t fully broken in but this preamp can stand up to any preamp on the market. 

>>>>>That’s very comforting to know.
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