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.
I have pretty sensitive speakers (95+, Audio Note AN-E SPe HE and Pure Audio Project) and they both sound phenomenal with a 300B Audio Note Meishu Tonmeister Silver (around 10 WPC) If you don't want to deal with tubes, I had a Pass Labs XA25 and a couple of First Watt amps (17-25 WPC) that are lower power Class A SS and they were also fantastic, particularly the XA25 at 25 WPC into 8 Ohms |
@fire_water, here is a different perspective for your consideration. Many in this audio hobby believe the room (acoustic imprint), the speakers, and the source quality to have the greatest impact on resulting sonics and satisfaction. The order of those three may differ by individual, but none of them include electronics as the biggest influence. I don't have direct experience with Klipsch models but reviewers are saying the current LaScala is a real improvement over the previous (AL5) version. Other reviewers and hobbyists consider the Volti models more musically satisfying than their comparable Klipsch models. So maybe the best scratching for your itch could be to audition the AL6 or similar Volti models? |
Maybe ADD a Luxman Tube Integrated as an optional setup. One that would look good with the Accuphase nearby btw, my back hurts just looking at that low equipment platform, hurray for remote controls This Luxman Reissue 12 wpc has 4,8,16 ohm taps, (my speakers are 16 ohm), has 2 Phono Inputs (1 MM, 1 MC), no remote This newer version, EL34 tubes 30 wpc has 4 or 8 ohm taps, and I think your speakers are 8 ohms, correct? OEM Remote. note: seller has a nearly identical unit, with non-oem remote for sale also those are from north america, many other Luxman Integrated’s exist https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=luxman+tube+integrated
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