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Luxman L 505 U Integrated Amplifier

HI to Everyone
I am intending to buy LUXMAN L505U from Japan. I will also
need Step Up Power Converter. Which one is good or I can buy any. Does it going to affect sound or internal parts.
Does somebody have experience with the electronics from Japan.
Also, is it true that L505U sound much better than
McIntosh MA6500
Thanks in advance for any comment.
kiza
kiza OP
99 posts
 
HI
Thanks to all. I just spoke to the people from HIGHER TONE
Distributor for USA. LUXMAN Doesn't make L505U for USA
market-120V. Even if I buy here I would need power converter
Is there any problem if I use transformer.
I would really appreciate any knowledge about this.
Again thanks much
audiofreakgeek
115 posts
 
I just checked the website it certainly looks like the 505U is on their website, and I think it sells for $3,500.00 US which isn't much more than what you would pay to import it and add a step up transformer.
bjesien
1,261 posts
 
I mixed this amp in with an Ax7e and an ARC Vsi-55. Both were better than the Luxman to my ears and system. I think you can do better at this price point. Get into the better Luxman gear and all bets are off.
renjy651
74 posts
 
hi i have luxman L505u 100 volt from japan.use a japan made voltage transformer you can get it at audio cubes 2 its small about 5 pounds, sound wise its better than accuphase mcintosch.get a rotel rt 1084 am fm hd tuner matches silver luxman.best sound ever.
art80342
65 posts
 
Japanese hv the reputation of reserving better parts/technology for their local set. Have had the experience of opening up 02 units of marantz amps and indeed transformer for local 110v set is much larger...guess u just need to take care of a good step up transformer and u r done.
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