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Older Luxman L-505UX (Not the II)

Hello, I have been searching for a used Luxman for some time to pair for my Spendor A7s, gave up and have a Naim Supernait 3 on order.   However, a used Luxman L-505uX (not the II version) is now available and I have to the opportunity to buy this one as well.   I can try them both and return one of them.   Before I go through that, I thought I would ask this group if anybody has thoughts of buying an older Luxman like this L-505uX (being sold by a reputable reseller, The Music Room)?   I have sent serial number to Luxman USA requesting the manufatured year but haven't yet heard back.   Thanks!  Dave

davesnider
erik_squires
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I'm sure it will do really well.  The only thing to watch out for is that the Luxmans add output transistors and improve the power supply as you go up the range, and therefore are progressively better at handling complex speaker loads.  If you were driving say, a Fritz speaker with really comfortable impedance curve this is an ideal amp. 

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davesnider OP
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Thanks Erik, appreicate the response.   The speakers - Spendor A7s - are 8ohm with 88 db sensitivity, so should be good.   The Music Room is selling for $2500 US.  2500 if a lot for a used amp but it's a Luxman and I don't see a huge risk for this.   May go ahead and get it.

erik_squires
17,543 posts
 

Based on the Stereophile measurements, the A7 is a really benign load, the 505 would be ideal. 

toronto416
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According to hifi-wiki.com the L-505ux was manufactured from 2011 - 2018:

https://hifi-wiki.com/index.php/Luxman_L-505uX

For what it is worth I have a L-509u that I purchased in 2010 and it was may main amp for many years.  It is now doing daily duty in a second system.  It is a phenomenal amp that is built like a tank and should perform well for many years to come.

jaarmendariz1967
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I love Luxman. I have a Lux R-1120A receiver built in 1977, that thing is a beauty, a Lux E-250 phono stage that completely changes my vinyl listening experience, and I just bought a Lux DA-200 DAC/headphone amplifier, and a Lux PD-121 turntable with an SME 3009 tonearm. That beauty arrives in its original box (the tonearm is also in its original box) fully serviced this week. I think this company over delivers at everything they make. I say grab that amp! 

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