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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Quote Originally Posted by Jerry Seh View Post
    Yup! And it was driven by an all Benchmark combo, not the super duper stuff you’ve got! And know what? It’s as glorious - that’s why after an hour, I left very impressed - cause imagine with your Lux combo, it’s got to be a killer. I’m not used or the Anniversary sound at all, so can’t comment if it’s any better or the same. But it’s one great sounding pair of speakers! The midrange, vocals is such a killer! As to my Lux D-1x, I suppose I’m going thru withdrawal symptoms now. Itch like hell, yet can scratch at all. Sigh! September first week better be good! Arrgghhhhj!
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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    I picked up a K01 XD last week and ended up picking up a 10X last night , hoping to get the 10X setup today

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    Quote Originally Posted by brodricj View Post
    I think it's a bit of an ugly duckling, but I bet it sounds great.
    I wouldn't say ugly but It doesn't have the refined look of the D-08u for sure with its slightly rounded quality and sensuality... Too bad since my guess is the next c900u preamp will also probably have this more squarish look that is less appealing (to me at least).

    Again, not ugly per see but doesn't have that flawless perfect look Luxman usually have.

    Also, isn't weird that the tray doesn't open more than that?


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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Hmmmmm. I’d love to compare the D10x sound to the MSB Discrete dac. I know apples and oranges but I still have a lot of cds that I would not mind playing directly.

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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    According to a guy on the Steve Hoffman site who has both new players (Esoteric 1x and Lux D10) they still retain the same "house sound" as earlier models. Luxman still has the laid back presentation with great detail.
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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Awesome! Love Luxman.
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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Quote Originally Posted by SimpleSimonSays View Post
    Also, isn't weird that the tray doesn't open more than that?
    Obviously, the Drive they use/manufacture isn't as custom as it should be for this application. In order to facilitate it hiding inside the body of the player it should also be an inch longer so it could fully extend out. Simply a big oversight and probably a limitation of the internal space as well

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    Quote Originally Posted by dznutz View Post
    Obviously, the Drive they use/manufacture isn't as custom as it should be for this application. In order to facilitate it hiding inside the body of the player it should also be an inch longer so it could fully extend out. Simply a big oversight and probably a limitation of the internal space as well
    I don't think its an oversight, I don't think Luxman oversight anything... I don't think oversight is a word in japanese!

    Turns out the big Esoteric doesn't completely opens up either...

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    So... if everybody makes the same mistake or cuts similar corners this is now considered the norm or acceptable? Both of these players should fully expose the disk loading area... the Luxman does not becuase the drawer is mounted deeper within the player, the Esoteric does it because it has a super thick, protruding faceplate. Both should have their trays adapted.

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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Or maybe they do this to achieve greater overall structural integrity. I agree with Simon; this was not an oversight by either manufacturer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GSOphile View Post
    Or maybe they do this to achieve greater overall structural integrity. I agree with Simon; this was not an oversight by either manufacturer.
    Lets agree to call it an operational design flaw. There should be no physical obstruction impeding you from placing or removing a disk.

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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    I’m not sure why Luxman did this, but in the D08u the tray just barely comes all the way out for laying a CD in it. It is exceptionally stable. You may desire to write Luxman ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Calvin View Post
    I’m not sure why Luxman did this, but in the D08u the tray just barely comes all the way out for laying a CD in it. It is exceptionally stable. You may desire to write Luxman ...

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    What a beauty! It does look better than the new D-10x in my opinion...

    Regardless of the opening of the tray I am sure it sounds wonderful and so will the new D-10x too!
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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Quote Originally Posted by dznutz View Post
    Lets agree to call it an operational design flaw. There should be no physical obstruction impeding you from placing or removing a disk.
    Luxman said it’s done for rigidity and dust protection, but I’m sure armchair engineers know more than their team.


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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    It looks odd but will be way less prone to damage as the thinner one that comes out further. Since they give you enough room to place and lift the disk, I could get used to it.
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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Yeah, I don’t see it being an issue at all.


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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Quote Originally Posted by Shadowfax View Post
    It looks odd but will be way less prone to damage as the thinner one that comes out further. Since they give you enough room to place and lift the disk, I could get used to it.
    Apparently both Luxman and Esoteric are trying to address the same weakness. Given that the transport mechanism is usually the most fragile piece of a player (I speak from experience), I see this aspect of their designs as an advantage rather than a drawback.

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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Quote Originally Posted by Jerry Seh View Post
    Yup! And it was driven by an all Benchmark combo, not the super duper stuff you’ve got! And know what? It’s as glorious - that’s why after an hour, I left very impressed - cause imagine with your Lux combo, it’s got to be a killer. I’m not used or the Anniversary sound at all, so can’t comment if it’s any better or the same. But it’s one great sounding pair of speakers! The midrange, vocals is such a killer! As to my Lux D-1x, I suppose I’m going thru withdrawal symptoms now. Itch like hell, yet can scratch at all. Sigh! September first week better be good! Arrgghhhhj!
    Was the Benchmark combo you heard the LA4 (or HPA4) and the AHB2 amp? If so, that is interesting to hear. I was thinking of buying the Luxman m900u to pair with my Benchmark HPA4 but I also would like to get a second DAC and this new Luxman D-10X maybe a better way for me to get TOTL Luxman component into my system.

    Does anyone have any information on the Batch mode transfer of bits into the D-10X? Is that only for USB or all digital inputs?

    Answer to my question:

    "But wait! The USB input has another trick up its sleeve: as well as accommodating USB audio’s usual isochronous data transfer mode, LUXMAN has specified their BulkPET technology that allows USB audio data to be transferred from host to DAC with USB’s Bulk mode (as used by a hard drive or a printer), thus bringing with it error-correction that doesn’t show up in isochronous mode."

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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Our D10x is broken in now. It’s a winner. More detail than the D-08u, but incredibly musical.


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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Mike, how does it perform with a server/streamer? Compared with the Esoteric?

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    Quote Originally Posted by GSOphile View Post
    Mike, how does it perform with a server/streamer? Compared with the Esoteric?
    It works great as a streamer/server. The Esoteric has amazing separation and detail. The Luxman is rich and musical. I love how the Luxman plays MQA cd’s.


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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    I'm really beginning to hate this thread. It's a SACD/CD player and it's a winner. It's rich and musical. It works great with a streamer/server. Everybody's saying great things about it. Say something BAD besides it's plain looking and the drawer doesn't come out all the way. Tell me something really damning like the reviewer said, "Meh", and didn't buy the review sample.

    Last player I bought was the Marantz SA-7S1 back in 2009. I hope I can hold out for more reviews. Grrrrrr....

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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Quote Originally Posted by Barry View Post
    I'm really beginning to hate this thread. It's a SACD/CD player and it's a winner. It's rich and musical. It works great with a streamer/server. Everybody's saying great things about it. Say something BAD besides it's plain looking and the drawer doesn't come out all the way. Tell me something really damning like the reviewer said, "Meh", and didn't buy the review sample.

    Last player I bought was the Marantz SA-7S1 back in 2009. I hope I can hold out for more reviews. Grrrrrr....
    Resistance is futile. We’ve been using it on demo all week. People have been really loving it and asking lots of questions. It won’t fool you into thinking it’s a turntable like the D-08u could. The D10x has more detail, separation, without any hint of edge or harshness or “bite”.

    I think someone would have a hard time vs the K-03XD. If you want a pinch more detail, the K-03XD would be it, but the D-10X is so much more detailed than the D-08u which was my favorite. Would be a really difficult choice. I need to bring the Luxman home to do a better shootout.
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    "It won’t fool you into thinking it’s a turntable like the D-08u could."

    ...could be a winner....

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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Quote Originally Posted by GSOphile View Post
    Mike, how does it perform with a server/streamer? Compared with the Esoteric?
    What server / streamer? The Luxman D-10x does not have any of that

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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Quote Originally Posted by GreginNH View Post
    Mike - you are the Devil
    You HAVE to get one 😂

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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    I am looking forward to the next top end DAC from Luxman. I already have a Sony SCD-1 SACD player (modified) in a second system that still sounds wonderful and I am not sure I need another disk player. I certainly need a DAC and I am hoping that the DAC components inside the D-10x get put into a DAC only unit.

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    Very nice review by Steve. The D10X is good looking, well featured and, accordingly, terrific sounding.
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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    For those who already own one of these... can you confirm what material the disk tray is made out of? It appears to either be plastic or stamped steel.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dznutz View Post
    For those who already own one of these... can you confirm what material the disk tray is made out of? It appears to either be plastic or stamped steel.
    The D-10x drawer is all metal. It might be aluminum. But there is no cheap plastic anywhere.

    I’ve had the D-10x at home for the past few days. Let me tell you, it is very special. Very special. Musical as F!






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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    A cool feature of the D-10x is that I plays the MQA layer of MQA cd’s. Previously, the only way to get those files was to rip it. Cool!


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    Thanks Mike but that doesnt really answer my question. If it is metal, it appears to be a stamped tray, not a machined aluminum one.

    I just ordered a DP-750 and holy shit is that thing massive... almost 63lbs. The whole bottom plate of the player is solid machined aluminum... along with the entire cd mechanism, including the tray. Now that thing is a tank. In all honesty the Luxman internals look a little cheap when compared.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dznutz View Post
    Thanks Mike but that doesnt really answer my question. If it is metal, it appears to be a stamped tray, not a machined aluminum one.

    I just ordered a DP-750 and holy shit is that thing massive... almost 63lbs. The whole bottom plate of the player is solid machined aluminum... along with the entire cd mechanism, including the tray. Now that thing is a tank. In all honesty the Luxman internals look a little cheap when compared.
    On closer look, it looks machined aluminum to me. And the sound is outstanding. So musical.



    Looks very robust to me. And the sound! Oh man.


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    It sounds great! I wish I could afford it!

    Does anyone know when the replacements for the lower-priced models will be available?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Crumhorn View Post
    It sounds great! I wish I could afford it!

    Does anyone know when the replacements for the lower-priced models will be available?
    The D-03x is out now. $3500


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    The D-03x is red-book only. I need SACD. Are the replacements for the D-05U or D-06U in sight?
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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    I am still liking the K01X over the D-10X both sound great that’s for sure , I ended up adding a clock to the K01X which took it to another level
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    Quote Originally Posted by Crumhorn View Post
    The D-03x is red-book only. I need SACD. Are the replacements for the D-05U or D-06U in sight?
    I hope they come out with one or two in between the D-03x and D-10x. Fingers crossed!


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    Quote Originally Posted by fathead View Post
    I am still liking the K01X over the D-10X both sound great that’s for sure , I ended up adding a clock to the K01X which took it to another level
    Which clock?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Which clock?


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    While I still prefer the look of the D-08u I must admit that this D-10x is growing on me, slowly but surely... Maybe it look stunning in the flesh??

    Not that I can afford it or anything but hey... Everyone's a critic after all!

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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Quote Originally Posted by fathead View Post
    I am still liking the K01X over the D-10X both sound great that’s for sure , I ended up adding a clock to the K01X which took it to another level
    What you really need right now is the new Esoteric K-01xd. Mike can help

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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Thanks for the "Unboxing" video.

    Well I've been to Croatia (a wonderful place), but certainly not long enough to learn the language. Since more than 80% of Croatians speak English, maybe the only reason he did this Unboxing video in Croatian is, he wants to spare me another bout of "Lux Lust". Yes, I saw an English review follow-up will be posted.

    Mike is more than making up for it....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Barry View Post
    Well I've been to Croatia (a wonderful place), but certainly not long enough to learn the language. Since more than 80% of Croatians speak English, maybe the only reason he did this in his native tongue in this video is, he wants to spare me another bout of "Lux Lust".
    If you read the description below the video, he says he'll be posting an actual review at a later time in both Croatian and English. As much as I love a good unboxing video, I'm more interested in his impressions of it.
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    I had no idea it was Croatian... I thought Polish perhaps or Russian... Croatian it is then!

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    Japanese this time around (I think!)

    There is a short shoot out between the D-03x, D-10X and K-03XD starting at 9:42 ... The sound is rather good and clear.

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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Quote Originally Posted by fathead View Post
    I am still liking the K01X over the D-10X both sound great that’s for sure , I ended up adding a clock to the K01X which took it to another level
    Small world, I use the exact same clock and LPS for my EtheRegen and soon Mutec!

    The D-10x is one tempting SACD player for sure.

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