Luxman D-10X Follow up


Over a year ago I sought advice here about CD players.  I ordered a Luxman D-10X as a result of the conversations.  It took a year to arrive.  Chips.  Slow ocean transport.  The world today.  Anyway, as promised I am reporting back.  It required a long break in.  At first it sounded a bit sharpish I think is the best way to put it.  200-300 hours later it has a very pleasant sound on all formats.  No surprise on SACD, DSD, and MQA, but the real bonus is that it really works quite well with PCM too.  That is a real plus for me because I listen mostly to jazz and a lot of the things I want are not available on vinyl, or the vinyl is old, out of print, in lousy condition, or absurdly expensive.  I am not inclined to pay several hundred dollars for an old mono Blue Note, sight unseen, coming from Japan, when the same recording can be had on a CD for just a few dollars.  With this D-10X the sound is acceptable.  So, I am happy.  It was worth the wait.  Thanks for all who offered advice.

billstevenson

greginnh

 

Good to see you. Can you talk about the sonic difference(s) between a D-05u, D-08 and D-10x players? PM me if you do not wish to divulge the information here.

I would like to add a Luxman to my collection.

Happy Listening!

billstevenson 

 

Thank You for the Cabling follow up.   Happy Listening!

@billstevenson 

one of my audio buddies in town has the Luxman dac 

he has had a bunch of dac’s in rotation to try over the last year 

he picked the Luxman and it sounds very nice

I have a question on your phone pre from CJ , what sq do the SUT’s add to the sound ?   I thought the TEA already had an onboard SUT on the high gain side 

Jeff 

 

good pick