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Integrated SS amps - Luxman vs. Simaudio Moon?

Instead of separates, I am considering a high quality integrated amp for my new system. The speakers I am considering (Verity Audio) are not hard to drive. The two brands at the top of my list are:

Simaudio Moon Evolution i-7 (or the new 700i) vs.

Luxman L-509u (or L-590Aii 30 wpc pure class A).

I have heard theses units in different systems at different dealers, and so not direct comparisons.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

Regards,

Mark
toronto416
toronto416 OP
230 posts
 
Thank-you!

I was thinking of the Verity Audio Rienzi with the Luxman L-590Aii, which should be more than adequate to drive them.

I was also thinking of either a Luxman (D-06 or DU-08) or Esoteric X-05 CD player to complete the system.

Regards,

Mark
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glai
446 posts
 
T.

It will be a good system with either Esoteric and Luxman cdps. They are very different in sound so audition is a must. Server and dac is not a bad way to go either.

Good luck
celtic66
1,668 posts
 
Luxman is so oft overlooked. Sweet sound. I've owned several pieces and loved them all.
bjesien
1,308 posts
 
The Luxman L-590 is a beautiful sounding amp. Just beware that it runs hot, and is bigger than it looks in pictures. If those minor things don't matter, I think it would be a great match for the Rienzi.

I agree with the above comments on Sim. I've tried a couple and wanted to like them because the design is great, however I never wanted to listen to music while it was in my system.

Is this a pen and paper dream system or have you written some checks?
toronto416 OP
230 posts
 
Well, it certainly sounds like Luxman wins the day!

I have not bought anything yet, but I am considering the Verity Audio Rienzi driven by the Luxman L-590Aii, with either a Luxman (D-06 or DU-08) or Esoteric cdp.

I was looking at Simaudio to give me an all Canadian alternative, but this may not involve making the best choices...

Regards,

Mark
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