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Luxman 509z or Aesthetix Mimas

I am planning to purchase one of these. If I buy the Mimas it will include both optional DAC and Phono stage. The Luxman is $12,495, the Mimas is $11,500. My speakers are Harbeth 30.2 Anniversary edition. I listen to a wide range of music and enjoy vinyl, CD's and Streaming.

Please share your experiences or opinions to help me make the best choice. I know there are other choices; please exclude these from the discussion

layton64
dr-boop
109 posts
 

Buy the Luxman because it sounds fantastic and because you WANT the Luxman to win this race. There is no wrong move here, just pull the cord. I listen to the 509Z daily and it gets better every day

boostedis
128 posts
 

On a purely practical note, the Luxman will hold its value better and likely sound just as good. 

kennyc
2,830 posts
 

Although both are great amps, I’d go with the Aesthetix because their both their DAC and phono cards sonically punch way above their price points so it is a better buy.

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