Hi All,
I'm new to the Luxman forum here. About 4 months ago, I purchased the L-590AX Mark II, after having the usual audio-crazed merry-go-round of equipment over the years... Adcom separates, Moscode 402HR amp, Primaluna integrated, NAD Masters Series M3 integrated, Krell don't remember model#, Bryston top line preamp, 4BSST2 combo; etc.
I know I'm missing some along the way.
I was contemplating a pair of class D megawatt mono-blocks, and in a fit of I don't know what, I ordered the L-590AX Mark II instead- a complete opposite. 30 WPC of class A output.
My dealer said it might take a few hundred hours of break-in for me to appreciate the sound. It took about 5 seconds. I'm 56 years old, and have been pursuing great sound for about 44 of those years.
My wife has been around for 34 of those years. She's listened to all the different iterations of amps, speakers, etc. This was the first time she was overwhelmingly positive in her reaction.
Here's what I miss from having separates: nothing. I understand that the audio hobby is subjective, and there are needs/reasons to have higher power, separate components, but not here.
The sound is lush, but articulate. The bass seems to go lower than with many of my separate power amps. According to the meters, I have not yet come close to running out of power. I look forward to turning on the Luxman each day; it's like eating a fabulous piece of cake without the calories.
Thanks for reading.
I'm new to the Luxman forum here. About 4 months ago, I purchased the L-590AX Mark II, after having the usual audio-crazed merry-go-round of equipment over the years... Adcom separates, Moscode 402HR amp, Primaluna integrated, NAD Masters Series M3 integrated, Krell don't remember model#, Bryston top line preamp, 4BSST2 combo; etc.
I know I'm missing some along the way.
I was contemplating a pair of class D megawatt mono-blocks, and in a fit of I don't know what, I ordered the L-590AX Mark II instead- a complete opposite. 30 WPC of class A output.
My dealer said it might take a few hundred hours of break-in for me to appreciate the sound. It took about 5 seconds. I'm 56 years old, and have been pursuing great sound for about 44 of those years.
My wife has been around for 34 of those years. She's listened to all the different iterations of amps, speakers, etc. This was the first time she was overwhelmingly positive in her reaction.
Here's what I miss from having separates: nothing. I understand that the audio hobby is subjective, and there are needs/reasons to have higher power, separate components, but not here.
The sound is lush, but articulate. The bass seems to go lower than with many of my separate power amps. According to the meters, I have not yet come close to running out of power. I look forward to turning on the Luxman each day; it's like eating a fabulous piece of cake without the calories.
Thanks for reading.