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question for Luxman L-590AX owners

I own the subject amp, have had it for 3-4 years. I recently noticed a low hum or buzz coming from the amp itself (not the speakers), and would swear that it has been dead quiet up until now. You have to have your head right down beside it to hear it. I'd like to hear what other owners have to say. Are your amps completely quiet? Seems like I may have developed an issue. Thanks in advance, and Merry Christmas.
builder3
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twoleftears
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Reports of Luxmans with hums go back at least five years, probably further.
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/luxman-class-a-integrated-slight-buzzing-noise/post?highlight=luxman%2Bhum&postid=78228#78228
builder3 OP
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Thanks, guys. Essentially, it's a near non-issue for me, other than the fact that I'm quite sure it never was there before. I'll do some more reading.
builder3 OP
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Now I can reasonably say my amp didn't originally have a hum. The original owner stated as much in the above link in twoleftears post.
kren0006
1,859 posts
 
Interesting thread. Have never heard of this issue with reference to the current version L590axii, but since that amp is on my radar I’d like to know in advance if that model is also susceptible. 

Anyone know if Luxman corrected the issue with release of the L590axii, or does the hum issue arise there as well?
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aaopus
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I used to own the 590AX2 and it was dead quiet. But my unit was new and I sold it after a few months to go to tubes, but still one of my favorite Integrated.
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