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Any Luxman VS-300 Vacuum pump experts out there?
I recently got hold of a mint PD350 as well. Unfortunately the VS-300 did not come with it. If any of you guys know how to build a vacuum suction pump for the Luxman or where to find a VS-300, I would really appreciate if you can pass on your know... 
Solid state preamp warm up time?
A local retailer told me this AFTER he has sold me a Solid State preamp - "about twice the time needed for a tube amp, try 4 hours". Bugger. 
Speakers for Luxman L 505 u
The L505u got a pretty good bass extension so you might want to be very careful with matching the speakers. Some would struggle to give you the full benefit of this amp. If I were you, I would go full range and your budget should be able to cover it. 
Luxman L505u . . . why not?
I have to agree wholeheartedly with Paulyh assessment of the 505u. What Paulyh described as the sound of 505u was exactly the same kind of feeling I got from hearing it.I heard it driving a pair of Monitor Audio Platinum 100 bookshelf speakers. An... 
NRG PA1 preamp. Anyone heard about it?
Jaybo, in your opinion, is it worth a punt for a amp that is unlikely to have spare parts since the company is gone?