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
The Luxman 509u is possibly one of the best integrated amps on the planet, and the D-06 is a very fine CD player that mates well with it. Their build quality is as superb as their sound.

Well recorded regular Redbook CDs sound especially wonderful (I am rediscovering the glory of some gems from the early 90's). The D-06 sounds very natural, and it is much less clinical than say an Esoteric cdp. You will appreciate this attribute with longer listening sessions. Even though the more clinical player may sound better on an initial short audition, you may find this quality tiresome with longer listening.

The 509u together with the D-06 forms a very musical and neutral system, totally devoid of harshness. The 509u also has very good bass control, which should help improve the sound of the 803d by making the bass tighter and more controlled.

You are taking a big jump in quality, performance and musicality with the Luxman components - bravissimo!

Keep us posted regarding your new system.
Tomorrow I'll have the D06, but the 509u shipment is expected in FEBRUARY 2011 :-/ !

The italian Luxman importer told me that the 509u are produced in limited numbers, virtually on demand, personally signed by its designer!

In the meanwhile my friendly dealer will lend me his 550AII... Better than nothing...
Congratulations! Let us know what you think of the D-06.

Though the 550AII is only 20wpc, and not quite enough for your speakers, I did hear this amp do a surprisingly good job driving the Verity Audio Parsifal Ovations.

You will however be amazed when you finally have the 509u in your system.

Happy listening!
The D06 arrived today at my dealer, I can go there tomorrow... In the meanwhile he tells me there is a problem with digital input: he uses 96/24 FLAC high resolution files, but player's display indicates "44.1" ... I would expect "96"!
Has anyone used the player as an external DAC ?