Luxman vs. Accuphase

Hi Hgeifman,
what is the burn in time? I own Luxman L505ux, it is 4 months old.
and what IC and PC is being used.

Murgeshj: My Luxman 590ax sounded good when I first started playing it. However, it really sounded great after about a month of daily playing time.

I am using the Apple MAC Book Pro Computer, a LaCie external hard drive, the Ayre QB-9 DSD DAC and the Sonus Faber Olympica II Speakers. This Luxman Class A amplifier drives the SF Olympic II speakers to loud levels in my living room. The Luxman L-590ax is fully balanced and I am using Harmonic Technology Magic Link Two Interconnect Cable balanced cables from the Ayre QB-9 DSD DAC to the Luxman. My local retailer has suggested I replace my Harmonic Technology IC with another cable so I am thinking about it.

The Luxman amplifier is very heavy and the box is huge (doubled boxed). And, yes, it does get warm to touch but the heat is not a problem. It does need plenty of open air around it.

It is hard for me to describe how it sounds. For me, the music is fuller, with more detail and better bass control. It seems I am hearing more things than I did with my Ayre AX-7e amplifier. The mid range is outstanding. I do not understand but it seems classical music sounds much better on the Luxman than the Ayre. The music is clearer, more airy and easier to listen to. Overall, the new amplifier sounds excellent in my system. I listen to classical, jazz, blues, country and new age.

I have owned the Luxman since May 2012 and I like it very much. I have stopped looking at other integrated amplifiers since the Luxman 590ax sounds excellent. As you know, the Luxman is a class A amplifier and I really like class A sound. In summary, I highly recommend the Luxman 590ax amp.

I encourage you to listen to the amplifier and see what you think. If possible, you should try it in your own system.

Do you have any more questions?

I have owned Luxman 590 integrated, M800a as monos, ARC Ref 250, Ayre MXR, Accuphase A70.  Both the Luxman to Accuphase are fairly supple and rich sounding as far as solid state goes.  In comparison to the Luxman, the Accuphase has better detail and micro-dynamics.   It has as much bass drive and dynamics as the M800a in monos.   Both have very high built quality.  The Ref250 has slightly better micro dynamics and a trace wider tonal palette than the Accuphase.   The Accuphase has more extended highs than both the ARC and the Luxman.  All these amps are very good.   Make sure you pay attention to phase if you use XLR.  Japanese configuration is different.  I also prefer the Accuphase to Xa100.8.    The XA has slightly better bass macrodynamic and channel separation but I prefer the A70 for micro dynamics, detail, wider tonal palate and a more supple top end.  

The Pass feels even more quiet and separation of individual instruments are very distinct.  I almost feel these qualities are artifactual as each individual instruments in an orchestra should not occupy so much space . The portrayal of strings has more  straight edges and violin sounds slightly stringent comparing to the A70 and the Ref250.   The accuphase better conveys how one note evolve to the next and this keeps it interesting for me.