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Luxman L-509X

Any A'Gon readers from Japan listened to this new integrated? The specs and description seems like it could be an incredible piece. Though likely dependent on how good the pre-amp stage sounds. The amp section is supposed to be similar to the great sounding m700u stereo amp.

http://www.audiovenue.uk/newly-launched/luxman-l-509x/



yyzsantabarbara
builder3
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mrdecibel2,314 posts09-23-2020 3:34pmWhy, oh why, does an expensive amplifier such as this, include the addition of a switch, and additional wires / traces, for speaker switching / headphone listening. I have bypassed this switching and additional wiring, in several amplifiers ( most of them, coincidently, were of Japanese origin ), and the sound, became cleaner, had more detail, embraced me with a quieter black background, and showed me, much more dynamic capability. It is so easy to piggy back additional amplifiers, for a secondary system / additional set of speakers. So, given how good this amplifier is, I know, it could be better. I am sorry if I hurt feelings here.
 Well, you can always engage the 'Line Straight' feature, and bypass all of that.
erik_squires
16,784 posts
 
People like me actually use these features.   If I'd wanted a minimalist setup I'd have bought something else. 
builder3
775 posts
 
I'm inclined to think a lot of people have ideas about how they must sound, without having heard it.
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jjss49
6,612 posts
 
there are many times i do miss good ol tone and loudness controls ...
mrdecibel
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@builder3, if that truly is the case, I am wrong, plain and simple. But, this is, another switch, in the signal path. I suppose, I am a purist....old school.....less, is more. Enjoy, be well and stay safe ! Always, MrD.
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