I use Luxman with Verity and tried quite a few amps (Pass 350.5, Naim 250.2 of the above mentioned). The 590 has a very direct and dynamic sound that is absent even in the Luxman separates. I was very happy with the sound of 590 in my system. The Naim has excellent pace but decay is less realized. The treble is also not as sweet (very stringent on violins) and extended comparing to a pure class A amp. Pass is fluid sounding for SS and has much more power. However, Luxman has better resolution and pace. The functionality (phonostage, tone control) and build quality another plus.
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
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