Accuphase vs Luxman


Greetings! Is anyone here familiar with Luxman M10x and Luxman C10x? I currently have Accuphase components consisting of an Accuphase A-48S Class-A amplifier,  an Accuphase C2300 preamplifier and an Accuphase DC-37 Processor/DAC. My system is definitely an upgrade from my previous McIntosh MA12000 integrated which I still consider to be a really good component.  The Accuphase is clean, precise but not clinical, dynamic and musically engaging. Mids are lush and bass is impactful and focused. It's like a beautiful custom acoustic with incredible sustain, decay and detail that resonates emotionally (what can I say,  I love guitars). 

But what will the Luxman offer me? I should mention that I have Klipsch LaScala AL5 speakers and an Innuos Pulsar (not Pulse) streamer. I guess I'm just curious and love exploring different avenues.  

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I wonder if you ever tried tubes: (preamp, and/or amp) with those very efficient speakers. 

I bet my Little Luxman Integrated SQ-N150 (10 wpc at 6 ohms) would sound great with those speakers. When I bought it, I drove my Main System's Horns/15" woofer (similar efficiency to yours) with it for a while, but it's purpose is to let me use tubes in my small office without too much heat.

https://www.luxman.com/product/detail.php?id=33

Live close enough to have me bring it by, I'm in Plainfield, NJ, 07062

 

I just watched this youtube where the presenter (whom I like) uses Klipsch speakers and loves this low tube integrated.

Analog Ethos AE1-C single-ended, integrated tube amplifier

Sorry, I don't know how to make the youtube that I have already watched start at the beginning here.

 

Luxman sounds like Luxman looks, shiny and technical. I would recommend sticking with Accuphase. Lots of people like the Luxman sound but has a very attenuated midrange and so does not have good rhythm and pace. Technically it is very detailed though. I have listened to several of there amps and integrated, and that is their house sound. 

I appreciate the comments.  Like I said,  I'm just curious and love audio.  I had my McIntosh MA12000 integrated 350 wpc - overkill with my LaScalas yes but I did enjoy the tubes upfront.  But my Accuphase sounds pretty spectacular and there's better control and grip in the bass I thunk because of the high damping factor? And these Accuphase components are absolutely gorgeous to say the least! My LaScalas are just as intoxicating. Is this my endgame system? I can't answer this with certainty because things evolve and we change.