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How do you like the Headphone Section in your Luxmans?

I don’t use headphones a whole lot and only used them once since I got my Luxman 505UXII until the other night. I decided to break out my Grado SR125s and spin a few discs. I was really surprised at the sound. I listen more to Bass than other instruments and the tone and resonance of the bass lines were really good. So, wondering how other Luxman owners like and rate the onboard Headphone section? I am assuming aside from tiny tweaks, the HP section is pretty similar thru the 5XX line. What would it cost to better it with an outboard HP Amp?

Cheers!

Brian

brianh61
erik_squires
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@ghdprentice 

Funny you should mention that. One of the two best headphone amps I've ever heard was a Woo that was too rich for me.

brianh61 OP
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I only listen to cans once in a while so my questions were more out of curiosity as to the quality of the Luxmans. I also use the Phono section which is also good enough for me.

erik_squires
15,667 posts
 

@brianh61  The phono stage is a whole different matter. :)  Top notch.

jim204
881 posts
 

I only have headphones and I use the Luxman P - 750u Headphone amp ad I have not heard an amp to beat it and believe you me I listened to quite a few and they couldn't hold a candle to the Luxman. It is expensive but it is an amp for life.

ghdprentice
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Next time I drop by my dealer, I’ll bring a set of headphones and listen to a Luxman. But my experience with several other… and more expensive integrated amps has been their headphone section is very poor quality. They have apparently been thrown in to have one. Maybe Luxman is different… but I doubt it.

I have owned well over a dozen headphone amps varying from a couple hundred bucks with four over $1,000, in pursuit of great sound. Once I found Woo headphone amps, I have never considered anything else. Incredibly natural… and some very powerful like my WA-5 that can power speakers if you want. This will take control of any headphones and get the most out of them.

Best thing. Go try a good headphone amp. They can be a real revelation.

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