Luxman preamp into Mark Levinson amp?

I’ve been using that very Luxman preamp with the Audio Analogue Donizetti Anniversary (250//500), and BAT VK-255SE (150/300) power amps, and I’ve never had any issues. I have their pics in my system page.

I recently paired up my Luxman CL-38u and Mark Levinson 23.5 in my 2nd system, and was immediately taken by the great match they make with my Proac Response 2.5 speakers.

I have no experience of any kind with Wilson Watt Puppies, but I can say I'm not tempted at all to switch things up with the current matching for my 2nd system. I was previously driving the 23.5 and Proacs with a BAT VK-32SE, a combo that sounded very nice, but switching the BAT out with the Luxman gave a pronounced smoothing of the top end and what seems a bit of a fuller lower end. 

I hope this helps - enjoy the music!

Thanks for the good news. I have secured a deal on the Luxman and hope to pick it up tomorrow or the day after. I'm confident this is going to deliver the smoth open sound I am looking for. I feel the same as many of you who have used tubes in front of solid state. I think it is majic. With this combination I think I am upping my game in a big way! 

The SP8 really sounds great though but doesn't have the inpedence match and it doesn't have the flexibility for streaming. With the Luxman I can stream, use CD's and LP's. That about has me covered.

Thanks again all

One more thing: don't judge Luxman's sound until you change those not-so-good stock JJ tubes. It deserves really good stuff inside.