Luxman/Accuphase/Yamaha - Quality?
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James
Lord of the Erg\o/s
But how many Luxman amplifiers, particularly the current range, have you heard in direct comparison?
James
Lord of the Erg\o/s
I used to vex over the different shades of olive when I had Naim, so that makes at least three of us.
Curiously, I did not mind the champagne gold of the Accuphase A-48 when I had one on home dem, fronted by a silver-faced preamp.
Darren L
Egalitarian
or perhaps gain 100 audiophile credential points for being honest enough to admit that aesthetics do matter
Paul Mc
pfm Member
I heard the Luxman a few years ago alongside the Accuphase at my dealer, and I also listened to the current Luxman range at the NW Hifi show. To my ears they sound less engaging than the Accuphase and are not as well built. I should say that I buy my gear from the UK distributor for Accuphase and his set up gets the most from the range. As ever my advice would be to try to get a listen for yourself.
vln
Shuns mooks. And MQA.
Not sure the 2150/4500 will be significantly better than your current 2420/4200. I suspect it will be a sideways move at best, but I'd be curious about your impressions if you get to compare the two combos side by side - not a lot of people are able to do that in the comfort of their own home with a system they are familiar with.
Of course if you want to reduce box count by employing the DAC board option of the 2150 I can understand why you want to explore that option.
In your situation, I'd try to get my hands on a 28XX (easier said than done I know), and keep the 4200.
Hi, thanks for your thoughts. I suspect you're right, but the next step up the ladder is a lot of dough, so trying to keep it realistic.
Apologies, but I'm not familiar with the 28XX, is it an old model and is it class A?
I'm still not 100% I'll be able to pull the demo off, but the dealer is seeing what he can do.
Mac
vln
Shuns mooks. And MQA.
With 28XX I meant any model from that line, i.e. the C-2800, C-2810, C-2820, C-2850. Of course the C-2800 is probably getting a bit long in the tooth by now, while the C-2850 even second hand might be too expensive (it certainly would be for me).
As I stated earlier, I would consider upgrading from my 2120 to a model of the 24XX line (perhaps some upcoming successor to the 2450) as I suspect that there is not enough improvement from the 2120 to the 2150 to make this worthwhile, particularly when factoring in buying the 2150 new and having to sell the 2120.
However if you have the possibility to compare side by side then any insights coming from that are much more meaningful than the ramblings of an armchair expert like me!
vln
Shuns mooks. And MQA.
Or, why not leave the pre/power as is and consider an Accuphase CDP? As you may know, they also have digital inputs so they could in theory replace both your Electrocompaniet CDP and your Luxman DAC (provided you like what you hear).
Funny you should say that, it's something I tried to explore earlier in the year, but struggled to get a home demo, still might be something to discuss with the dealer I'm in contact with now though.
The other thing about changing one of the amps, I would be able to do part exchange to lower the cost a fair bit.
I do take on board what you say and appreciate your opinions, even if they're only from an armchair aspect.
Sue Pertwee-Tyr
Accuphase all the way down
The DP560 is extraordinary, I think. A truly great player. If I didn’t already have a dCS Puccini, it would have been my choice when I heard it. I prefer the Puccini, but it’s bloody close and I know friends who have it the other way round. They’re different in presentation and if I wasn’t already familiar with the dCS presentation I do think could well have preferred the Accuphase too.
I suspect the Luxman 06 will be difficult to beat to be honest - a dream DAC for me (and many others I imagine) - albeit the Accuphase DP560 could offer some synergy with the rest of your equipment.
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. . . a quick mail exchange with Luxman official:
Dear XXXXX
No new updated models relating to the 550AXII or 590AXII for 2021. There will be some new models arriving in 2022 (not necessarily related to 550/590), so stay tuned to our Facebook page and website. We have no additional information or official announcements at this time.
Best regards,
ZZZZ
Hi.
Am a long-time Luxman Fan. Simply great products; complements to the team.
I just wanted to check if a new iteration is expected anytime soon for 550 AXII or 590 AXII.
The L-550AX was launched in Feb/2011 and L-550AXII was launched in Apr/2016; so, it seems every 5 years there’s an updated model
. . .Thus, my question; is the AX’III’ expected in 2021 for 550 or 590?
Best
XXXXX
Dear XXXXX
No new updated models relating to the 550AXII or 590AXII for 2021. There will be some new models arriving in 2022 (not necessarily related to 550/590), so stay tuned to our Facebook page and website. We have no additional information or official announcements at this time.
Best regards,
ZZZZ
Hi.
Am a long-time Luxman Fan. Simply great products; complements to the team.
I just wanted to check if a new iteration is expected anytime soon for 550 AXII or 590 AXII.
The L-550AX was launched in Feb/2011 and L-550AXII was launched in Apr/2016; so, it seems every 5 years there’s an updated model
. . .Thus, my question; is the AX’III’ expected in 2021 for 550 or 590?
Best
XXXXX
