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    New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player


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

    Welcome to the forum, thank you for the link!
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    Interesting cosmetic change. If this is the new look then I expect the m900 and c900 to be updated shortly as well.

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    Also interesting that this unit does not have the "ultimate" designation

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

    Quote Originally Posted by dznutz View Post
    Also interesting that this unit does not have the "ultimate" designation
    Yet it went from an “8” to a “10.”

    Think we should wait for the Ultimate 11?
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    I'm just disappointed Mike hasn't got one....




    ....yet??

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

    Every aspects (chassis, transport mechanism, internal clock, analog section, powersupply section ... etc) of D-10X have been improved and should surpass the D-08u for sure.

    However the most interesting new feature is that it employs a new dac chip : the ROHM MUS-IC BD34301EKV :

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    https://micro.rohm.com/en/mus-ic/

    For the new dac chip ROHM BD34301EKV, it's said that it surpasses the other brands such as ESS90x8, particularly in terms of richness and musicality.
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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Looks awesome. I like it.
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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Quote Originally Posted by CKKeung1 View Post
    Every aspects (chassis, transport mechanism, internal clock, analog section, powersupply section ... etc) of D-10X have been improved and should surpass the D-08u for sure.

    However the most interesting new feature is that it employs a new dac chip : the ROHM MUS-IC BD34301EKV :


    https://micro.rohm.com/en/mus-ic/

    For the new dac chip ROHM BD34301EKV, it's said that it surpasses the other brands such as ESS90x8, particularly in terms of richness and musicality.
    More info can be found here :
    https://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1137208.html
    Thanks for posting this. I've been wondering what this DAC is about since I read about this new Luxman.
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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Quote Originally Posted by CKKeung1 View Post
    Every aspects (chassis, transport mechanism, internal clock, analog section, powersupply section ... etc) of D-10X have been improved and should surpass the D-08u for sure.

    However the most interesting new feature is that it employs a new dac chip : the ROHM MUS-IC BD34301EKV :


    https://micro.rohm.com/en/mus-ic/

    For the new dac chip ROHM BD34301EKV, it's said that it surpasses the other brands such as ESS90x8, particularly in terms of richness and musicality.
    More info can be found here :
    https://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1137208.html
    I own a Luxman D-08u. It is absolutely AMAZING. So, I can only imagine what a D-10X sounds like. Congrats on what I'm sure is an excellent DAC and SACD player.

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

    I’m truly looking forward to seeing/hearing this new d-10x.

    I really want a new dac but still have a bunch of CDs. It looks like the dac function could be wonderful.
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    I’ll definitely get one. Trying hard to have one for the FAE 2020


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

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    I’ll definitely get one. Trying hard to have one for the FAE 2020


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    I've secured one - delivering in August! I was flip flopping between this and the Esoteric K-01XD and the MQA feature tipped the scale. Thanks Mike for answering all my questions on Roon via USB, hard wired vs Roon Ready/Roon Tested. Cheers!
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    Jerry, I'm in the same boat as you. These are my two top contenders for my final player end point. I am currently using a ModWright Marantz player which is very good, but the new Luxman has me wondering. Please keep us posted on your thoughts moving forward.

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

    Quote Originally Posted by jet787 View Post
    Jerry, I'm in the same boat as you. These are my two top contenders for my final player end point. I am currently using a ModWright Marantz player which is very good, but the new Luxman has me wondering. Please keep us posted on your thoughts moving forward.
    Yes, will do once I received it sometime in August.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jerry Seh View Post
    Yes, will do once I received it sometime in August.
    I should have mine in 2 weeks or so. I’ll have Mike & Rick (my employees) do a blind shootout Vs the K-03XD!


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

    Good looking CD/SACD player.
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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    A comparison between D-10X vs D-08U on a Japanese hifi blog !

    front : D-08U ; back : D-10X





    Please read with google translate.
    It's a pity that the comments are so short.

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

    Quote Originally Posted by Ritmo View Post
    Good looking CD/SACD player.
    I think it's a bit of an ugly duckling, but I bet it sounds great.
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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Quote Originally Posted by brodricj View Post
    I think it's a bit of an ugly duckling, but I bet it sounds great.
    I like the styling and bet it sounds great!


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    My Grandioso disc spinner sounds great and looks even greater!
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    Maybe the styling of the 10 is a preview of what the replacements for the C-900u/M-900u will look like?
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    Quote Originally Posted by GreginNH View Post
    Maybe the styling of the 10 is a preview of what the replacements for the C-900u/M-900u will look like?
    That is the only logical conclusion... gone are the “Esoteric” rounded edges!

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

    Quote Originally Posted by brodricj View Post
    I think it's a bit of an ugly duckling, but I bet it sounds great.
    Ugly duckling will eventually turn into a Swan ....
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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Great read and the unit sounds amazing.

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    Like the design and the performance much more. One of the best CD- Players you can get today


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    ^ What do you know about its performance?

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    Musicaly fast dynamic natural, incredible details and 3D black background - all in.

    Housing is a tank. My dealer got one of the first.

    Never expected this result.




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    I believe that to be a very quick and excited assessment, unless of course you work for that Dealer or spend hours every week in there listening to associated gear. We all know that you don't truly know anything about a piece until you've lived with it for a while and even compared it side by side with what you currently have and enjoy. Different sound very rarely translates to better. Its very easy to convince yourself that your new component is better when you actually just spent 100% more on it than what you previously had.

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

    @dznutz - seriously? You actually don't think the D-10X will sound better than the D-08u?
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    Quote Originally Posted by GreginNH View Post
    @dznutz - seriously? You actually don't think the D-10X will sound better than the D-08u?
    “Better” is completely subjective. So I dont know... but at the same time I also never stated that it wont sound better. Im simply very skeptical of any one with a 3 minute audition, in some place and with some accompanying equipment jumping to a glorified assessment.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GreginNH View Post
    @dznutz - seriously? You actually don't think the D-10X will sound better than the D-08u?
    “Better” is completely subjective. So I dont know... but at the same time I also never stated that it wont sound better. Im simply very skeptical of any one with a 3 minute audition, in some place and with some accompanying equipment jumping to a glorified assessment.

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

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    Plugged this guy in today and WOW - it is sounding superb. I've only tried the usb input so far, and no hint of digital-ness straight out of the box. A very full sound - kind of like going from solid state to high quality tube amp. Instruments have a natural decay that sounds very characteristic of actual instruments heard live. Unfortunately, i'm not qualified to compare with the d-08u but I think the d-10x is definitely something to consider for anyone wanting their digital 0's & 1's to sound musical/analog. I could perhaps see myself moving on from the 900 combo at some point to try something else like tubes maybe - but the d-10x is staying - it's a genuine keeper, guys.
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    Congratulations! Looks awesome.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BullBearDC View Post
    10x2_0351.jpg

    Plugged this guy in today and WOW - it is sounding superb. I've only tried the usb input so far, and no hint of digital-ness straight out of the box. A very full sound - kind of like going from solid state to high quality tube amp. Instruments have a natural decay that sounds very characteristic of actual instruments heard live. Unfortunately, i'm not qualified to compare with the d-08u but I think the d-10x is definitely something to consider for anyone wanting their digital 0's & 1's to sound musical/analog. I could perhaps see myself moving on from the 900 combo at some point to try something else like tubes maybe - but the d-10x is staying - it's a genuine keeper, guys.
    Congratulations. New gear is always exciting.
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    Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player

    Wow! I’ve heard it sounds incredible. Can’t wait to get our demo.


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    Envy! So envy. Was just informed that mine will be delayed till end August and earliest would be first week of September. At the same time I was told, If I’m interested - the CL-1000 & MQ300 would only make it to this shore earliest end Dec or even Jan 2021. Well, that’s good news to me cause my itch for them would be cured (or died) by then, I hope! Meanwhile, I’ve to keep salivating and read up your posts! Sigh! Congratulation!!!

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    Too funny Jerry. We wish you a long, happy and prosperous life. The CL-1000 and MQ300 will just have to wait.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jerry Seh View Post
    Envy! So envy. Was just informed that mine will be delayed till end August and earliest would be first week of September. At the same time I was told, If I’m interested - the CL-1000 & MQ300 quo’s only make it to this shore earliest end Dec or even Jan 2021. Well, that’s good news to me cause my itch for them would be cured (or died) by then, I hope! Meanwhile, I’ve to keep salivating and read up your posts! Sigh! Congratulation!!!
    Thanks Jerry. I think it will be well worth the wait - something to look forward to indeed. And, if it makes you feel better, we've been having storms come through all night and later today affecting the power grid - so I've had to unplug my system. Forecast not looking great. Talk about torture
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    Quote Originally Posted by BullBearDC View Post
    Thanks Jerry. I think it will be well worth the wait - something to look forward to indeed. And, if it makes you feel better, we've been having storms come through all night and later today affecting the power grid - so I've had to unplug my system. Forecast not looking great. Talk about torture
    Now something to torture you my friend .... have you heard the Harbeth 40.3XD? You got to go for an audition ... First time I left the Harbeth 40 series audition VERY IMPRESSED!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jerry Seh View Post
    Now something to torture you my friend .... have you heard the Harbeth 40.3XD? You got to go for an audition ... First time I left the Harbeth 40 series audition VERY IMPRESSED!
    It’s identical to Anniversary Edition. Only P3 and C7 get some upgrades with XD. P3 gets the most. 30, SHL5+ and 40 remain identical to anniversary edition.


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    SSSHHHHHH!... dont say anything and lets see whos the first to say that the XD line blows away the old Anniversaries!

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    Quote Originally Posted by dznutz View Post
    SSSHHHHHH!... dont say anything and lets see whos the first to say that the XD line blows away the old Anniversaries!
    I was kind of bummed. I had a long talk with the distributor who gave me all the poop. Was hoping for more internal changes. He did say the P3ESR anniversary to P3XD was “incredible”.


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

    Quote Originally Posted by Jerry Seh View Post
    Now something to torture you my friend .... have you heard the Harbeth 40.3XD? You got to go for an audition ... First time I left the Harbeth 40 series audition VERY IMPRESSED!
    Jerry, sounds like it was a great demo - I'm curious, what amp was paired with the 40.3's? By the way - I think the d10x is going to sound glorious through your AG's. Now I'm super-envious!!!
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    Big congrats!
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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by GreginNH View Post
    Big congrats!
    Thanks Greg! Looks like we have similar taste in systems
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