I totally agree with Riaa. A lot of people listen to this guy Jay (WC) who is quite entertaining, but he changes a gear more often that I change my sucks. He does not burn it long enough and always mix and match. I had all 3 integrated in my house at the same time. Luxman 509x, Luxman 590axII (both well burned) and new (about 25 hours on it after my initial burn) Accuhase E-800. To my ears the luxman 509x is good but nothing special still has that typical class A/B sound that is at the higher volumes becomes harsher. The luxman 590axII is a real gem for the price. Tonal colors, micro details, sweet highs and bass are very good. I liked it much better than 509x. After burning new accuphase E-800 for 25 hours, I could not wait anymore and decided to give it a try. All I can say this is a sound I was after all these years. Meat with details. Tonal colors are outstanding, dynamics, texture all are on a different level from luxman integrates. But most amazing for me is the bass this integrated produces. I never heard that deep tight textured bass form my Sonus Faber Amati Tradition. And they say that accuphase needs long time to burn. So I expect it to be even better within couple months. Is that the best integrated on a market. Of cause not. Its all matter of what we like and what and how we listen. Bottom line one has to listen with his own ears and read other opinions as information only. We all have different preferences and taste. Now wait, this post will get removed, because I praised accuphase over luxman.
