@sidewinderrr hey never too late to the party! I’m on my 3rd integrated in about 2 years. I traded in the Luxman for a Vincent SV-500. Man, the Vincent just checks all the boxes for me at this point in my life. I sold the Luxman to pay some bills after my house renovation, but I certainly miss it! The McIntosh didn’t drive my Maggie 1.7s as well as the Luxman, and the McIntosh sounded “thick” in the mid bass. The Luxman was more neutral I guess, with a more forward top end (compared to the Mc). The Vincent is warm and inviting (lol) and clicks with my SVS ultra monitors. I’m able to enjoy the music now, and not get too worried about what I might be missing. I’d say go the Luxman route, as there’s nothing like a big ol’ hunk a Japanese gear (IMHO). Take care!
McIntosh to Luxman?
Hey everybody. I need some advice. It's fair to say I've lusted over Luxman equipment for a few years now. Something about Japanese hifi that just gets me. Anyway, one of the online retailers of new and used equipment has a Luxman L-507uX (not the mark ii) for sale. I do really like the sound from my hybrid MA252 integrated, and it drives my Maggie 1.7s with ease. Most of my listening is of the streaming variety (Bludesound Node/Qobuz), and some vinyl (Music Hall MMF-5).
Here's my question: what will the Luxman bring me that the McIntosh isn't providing? More refinement? More authoritative bass? Better soundstaging? If the answer is yes, then I may pull the trigger on the Luxman. By the way, I can get a nice trade-in on my McIntosh, so my out-of-pocket won't be too bad. Please weigh-in if you've had both McIntosh and Luxman gear and what your experience with both brands has been. Thanks in advance! ~ Jerry
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