Expectations Way Exceeded- Luxman L-590AX MK 2

[rollo]

 Much to be said about integrated solutions. Great choice Jim enjoy !!


charles

[James Edward]

A month later...
I still wish I had gone the class A route much sooner. Nothing I've had comes close to this. I guess this something like what the SET fanatics hear.
No shit- I find myself wishing for winter- I feel guilty just wanting to listen on a gorgeous day.
Tone is beautiful, and somehow not totally euphonic- some recordings sound bad. Ironically, some of these are recordings I previously found quite satisfying.
The part that blows my mind in particular is the bass- it is both lower and tighter than ANY of the higher wattage amps I've used (Moscode, Bryston, Primaluna, Musical Fidelity, Conrad Johnson). And this from an integrated! It takes hold of the two 12" woofers of the Focus SE's, and doesn't let go.
I say that about the bass because of the power rating- 30 class A watts, not something you'd necessarily expect.
The mids and treble are liquid, fast, and hang in the air better than I have ever heard in my home.
More to come. I'm not a big believer in break-in, and this piece has been great right out of the box.

[Emil]

There's also an amplifier version for 2K. . Interesting!

http://www.musicdirect.com/p-256037-luxman-m-200-stereo-power-amp.aspx

[richidoo]

That salada heatsink for single pair output stage! That means lots of class A bias!  


Your pegged fun meter has me looking for a pair of Focus now too. Waited long enough!  Some of the best bass I've heard.

[steve]

James, if it sounds anything like the MB-3045 monoblocks (I am upgrading for a customer), it is one nice amplifier.

Cheers
Steve

[dflee]

Anybody know what class the M200 is?

[James Edward]

Still loving this integrated. I'm 56 years old, and have been in this hobby since I was 14. Best piece I've ever bought. The only other thing that comes to mind is my discovery of ADS speakers in the late 70's / early 80's.

[richidoo]

Anybody know what class the M200 is?

Class A

http://thetannhausergate.com/index.php/2016/06/30/luxman-m-200-class-a-stereo-power-amplifier/