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I went from Class D to Luxman A/AB - And most of what you think is wrong
erik, your main point makes perfect sense, and should regardless of new kit.I would not make a buying decision on a unbroken in product of any kind (what audiophile would?). While I currently enjoy my AA DPA-1, I also bought a pair of PS Audio M70... 
I went from Class D to Luxman A/AB - And most of what you think is wrong
Not being familiar with the Luxman 507 ux  I decided to do a search (it's a integrated amp), but only found the latest version, the 507uxII. Positive Feedback reviewed it in September of 2018. This is what PF had to say> " L-507uXII is biased... 
"Dazed and Confused" about upgrading current speakers
I agree with mrdecibelFirst place to look after that is your cabling. WireWorld Series 8 is amazing.Both these companies offer a in home money back guarantee 
I went from Class D to Luxman A/AB - And most of what you think is wrong
audiofun. Thanks for your input, and behind the scenes insight.About a year ago I upgraded my Oppo 105 oem SMPS to a modified LPS from Ebay (~$130). To my ears it is a huge improvement 
I went from Class D to Luxman A/AB - And most of what you think is wrong
ERIC, my bugaboo is with certain review entities, specifically Srajan. As I no longer have an interest in non class D amps, and a keen interest in new class D, I suggested that in his Archives he put class D in it's own amp category. He basically ... 
2000-2500 USD budget for an integrated amplifier. Do amplifiers sound the same? :)
I didn't see you mention power conditioning or cables, both of which will make or break the realism of the soundSince WireWorld has recently introduced their series 8 , the series 7 Eclipse are a great used bargainCore Power Tech makes fantastic p... 
What is the best solid state amplifier you have ever heard?
After ~ 15 years, I still think fondly of the 47 Lab Gain Card amp wth 2 HumptysMy Audio Alchemy DPA-1 (175 wpc class D) is a total bargain 
Merrill Audio ELEMENT 118 on Tour
Bill. Thanks for the link.  My local B & N no longer sells Hi-Fi+. Alas, the Merrill is not anywhere close to my budget, but it seems to be the current (npi) future of amplifiers. What will Putzy counter with? I think I read where he's tot... 
What is the best solid state amplifier you have ever heard?
Many of the newer gen class D amps offer a fantastic result, though one needs to be mindful of input impedance from preamp, which varies a lot 
What is the best BNC Digital Cable under $4,000?
I am told that WireWorlds new Series 8 coax is extremely close, yet ic compatible with more kit.   
Helmhotz resonators for audiophile at almost no cost and without calculus...
I have long had 4 Argent Room Lenses which are amazing by themselves, but, several years ago I attempted to take room resonance issues to a higher levelBeing a cheap experimenter, I bought 6 3 gallon pails. I partially filled with h20 and moved th... 
What is the best solid state amplifier you have ever heard?
Most of us will never know how good (or poorly) our amp sounds because of the components that send signal to itI have Audio Alchemy DPA-1 which receives signal from my Oppo 105 with upgraded LPM, an Audio Alchemy DDP-1 + PS 5 outboard power supply... 
Finding a Power Cord that sounds great
Most power cords have very little to no science and/or engineering behind them, but can still cost a small fortuneI highly recommend Wire World PCs, which he calls power conditioners. i have been using his series 7 Eclipse for several years, but r... 
Help with picking new integrated for under 3k
Emerald Physics Integrated would be a nice choice too 
Speaker of the Century Award Goes To ....
While I knew my Emerald Physics KCIIs played way above their price point, until last night I had no idea how good they can be. My front end consists of a slightly moded Oppo 105 (aftermarket LPM and incoming pure silver wire harness) , Audio Al...