Anyone heard the New Luxman gear?

Interesting comment Jaybo, when at CES they were only demoing the solid state gear.

Also their new Tube amplifier the M88 was reviewed extremely favorably by Positive Feedback.

I tried the Stereo 800 model and found it to be by far the best SS amp I'd ever listened with--and I've listened with many expensive models. The 800A demonstrated tremendous control, weight and linearity on my Maxx 2's, yet also delivered beautiful tone and pitch differentiation in the upper octaves. It was decidedly un-solid state like in the midrange and had incredible front-to-back image and sound focus, layering instruments in exact positions within the sound-field. Overall, one of the most complete performing amps in all areas that I have ever heard. Worth a listen.

I own and love my ARC 210's, but if I could have a dream SS amp too, this would be it.

Regards,

Grant
Shunyata Research

How much is this Stereo 800 model? Grant, that is quite a testimony to the sound quality of this amp.

Gregg

I believe they are $16k US retail, which is on the lower end price wise compared to the many amps I've had through my room these past years. Of course, my impressions are only from use in my own system--Maxx 2/Ref3/CD7. As always YMMV.

Anyone know how much the solid state integrated amps go for?