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New Integrated amp recommendation

Greetings:

I’m looking to upgrade my Yamaha 801 to drive my Revel 328s

Unfortunately I live in South Carolina and auditioning equipment requires a fair amount of time and travel. 
The room is 20x25 loft open to one side to a staircase and 11 foot ceilings (not ideal but limited amount of conditioning will follow) 

Almost always classic rock and contemporary jazz never above 80db Vinyl/CD and streaming

I’ve read a number outstanding reviews on Luxman integrateds and that is the first question..Is the 505z a good fit? If so does stretching the budget to the 507z offer a sonic difference? If not Luxman any other recommendations. I’m not necessarily looking to color the sound of the Revels but the Yamaha and maybe the room lack a bit of low end clarity and maybe a bit of fatigue from the Be tweeters.

Finally has anyone had experience buying direct from Japan? Can I assume the transformer is going to add unwanted noise?

Appreciate any thoughts love the forum. Learn from it everyday.

Thank you

JF

 

 


 

jwfitzdo
elliottbnewcombjr
7,763 posts
 

Mark Levinson Red Rose Integrated, 250wpc 8 ohms, 400 wpc 4 ohms

https://www.ebay.com/itm/297598325499?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=914a42e2-8d84-11f0-99e0-343763653635

note: it says phono, but that is just a Line In ’named phono’, it presumes RIAA EQ has happened.

note: no balance, I get that from my Chase RLC-1, but when you move away from your Yamaha, you might lose many features.

elliottbnewcombjr
7,763 posts
 

Very Powerful Rotel

https://tmraudio.com/fresh-arrivals/rotel-rb-1590-stereo-power-amplifier-1-6/?utm_source=audiogon&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=listing_page&utm_content=view_product_details

"Power - refined, detailed, and plenty of it. Rotel’s new Class AB stereo power amplifier is rated at 350 watts per channel into 8 ohms both channels driven. That is a lot of power, but larger listening rooms or less sensitive loudspeaker designs require it to bring out the best possible performance and attain realistic audio dynamics."

I wouldn't want to lift it's 84 lbs, my McIntosh MC2250 weighed 80 lbs, if you want that much power, Mono Blocks can ease the weight.

elliottbnewcombjr
7,763 posts
 

OK, Integrated, with DAC and Phono, lots of power

Rotel, listed here yesterday, factory refurb, 2 yr warranty, free shipping for $1,999.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbfgeb-rotel-ra-1592mkii-integrated-amplifier-with-built-in-dac-phono-stage-more-solid-state?refsource=hifishark

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elliottbnewcombjr
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btw,

I love the sound and features of my Little Luxman, and the 505,7,9 z  would be amazing

https://www.luxman.com/product/detail.php?id=40

however, unless more efficient, i.e. horns, in that large space, I would want more power for your Revel speakers.

505, 507, 509, the difference shows up more at lower impedance 4 ohm output, do the Revels have low impedance dips?

 

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