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    New Luxman M900u/C900u Review

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    Re: New Luxman M900u/C900u Review

    Love that Luxman gear!

    Thank you for posting the review.
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    Re: New Luxman M900u/C900u Review

    Drool.


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    Re: New Luxman M900u/C900u Review

    Luxman makes some amazing gear. I'm enjoying my Luxman D-08u SACD / DAC immensely.

    Thanks again Mike.

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    Re: New Luxman M900u/C900u Review

    I'm thinking that if I were to ever upgrade from my Gryphon Diablo 300, this would be a strong contender.

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    Re: New Luxman M900u/C900u Review

    I’ve heard this combo in Mike’s store driving the B&W 800 D3s. It looks great and sounds terrific.
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    Re: New Luxman M900u/C900u Review

    This lovely combo arrived Yesterday - C-900u & M-900u






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    Re: New Luxman M900u/C900u Review

    So, who has a Luxman amp. I'm stil wanting a ss amp. I just like the sound of tubes. There is something to them. They seem to sing with non electronic instruments and voices. Wondering if luxman can do the same.

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    Re: New Luxman M900u/C900u Review

    Quote Originally Posted by Kingrex View Post
    So, who has a Luxman amp. I'm stil wanting a ss amp. I just like the sound of tubes. There is something to them. They seem to sing with non electronic instruments and voices. Wondering if luxman can do the same.
    Coming from the tube world, there are only a handful, a real small handful of amps that can make you ultimately forget tube amps:

    1. Pass XA.5 series
    2. D’ag S250
    3. MBL 9008/9011
    4. Boulder 2160
    5. First Watt SIT-3

    There are a few other esoteric ones like the Audia Flight Strumento No. 4 PERHAPS.

    The Luxman M900’s are amazing amps, but they aren’t tube amp replacements.

    Joe - any other thoughts here?
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    Re: New Luxman M900u/C900u Review

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Coming from the tube world, there are only a handful, a real small handful of amps that can make you ultimately forget tube amps:

    1. Pass XA.5 series
    2. D’ag S250
    3. MBL 9008/9011
    4. Boulder 2160
    5. First Watt SIT-3

    There are a few other esoteric ones like the Audia Flight Strumento No. 4 PERHAPS.

    The Luxman M900’s are amazing amps, but they aren’t tube amp replacements.

    Joe - any other thoughts here?
    Mike,
    The mention of the Audia Flight amp is interesting. Have you had a chance to hear the it in a good setting?
    thanks,
    Anshul

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    Re: New Luxman M900u/C900u Review

    Quote Originally Posted by apdoc2004 View Post
    Mike,
    The mention of the Audia Flight amp is interesting. Have you had a chance to hear the it in a good setting?
    thanks,
    Anshul
    Yes. I think of it often.


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    Re: New Luxman M900u/C900u Review

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Coming from the tube world, there are only a handful, a real small handful of amps that can make you ultimately forget tube amps:

    1. Pass XA.5 series
    2. D’ag S250
    3. MBL 9008/9011
    4. Boulder 2160
    5. First Watt SIT-3

    There are a few other esoteric ones like the Audia Flight Strumento No. 4 PERHAPS.

    The Luxman M900’s are amazing amps, but they aren’t tube amp replacements.

    Joe - any other thoughts here?
    The amps above may make you want to forget tubes, yes, but I never heard solid state sound like tubes, SS possessing a warmer sound, yes.


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    Re: New Luxman M900u/C900u Review

    I have been a tube guy for a LONG time.
    I currently own several of the vintage heavy hitters. I.E. Eico HF-87 (EL34) , Harmon Kardon Citation II (KT88), McIntosh MC30's (6L6) and others.
    I auditioned a Luxman M600 and a Pass XA30.5 last year. Both 30 watt class A amps.
    Ended up keeping the 30.5 and put all the other tube amps on the shelf with no intention of pulling them out anytime soon.
    The Luxman was very good but I felt the fatter bass of the Pass was more to my liking.
    Everyone has their own preferences. I find the Pass to be very enjoyable, having the rich warm seductive mids and highs reminiscent of tubes along with a more controlled (yet full) bass associated with S.S.
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    Re: New Luxman M900u/C900u Review

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Coming from the tube world, there are only a handful, a real small handful of amps that can make you ultimately forget tube amps:

    1. Pass XA.5 series
    2. D’ag S250
    3. MBL 9008/9011
    4. Boulder 2160
    5. First Watt SIT-3

    There are a few other esoteric ones like the Audia Flight Strumento No. 4 PERHAPS.

    The Luxman M900’s are amazing amps, but they aren’t tube amp replacements.

    Joe - any other thoughts here?
    Mike, apologies for straying a little further off topic, but two questions:
    1- Does the Gryphon Antileon EVO make your list?
    2- How does the sound character of the Boulder 1160 differ from the 2160?

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    Re: New Luxman M900u/C900u Review

    Quote Originally Posted by GSOphile View Post
    Mike, apologies for straying a little further off topic, but two questions:
    1- Does the Gryphon Antileon EVO make your list?
    2- How does the sound character of the Boulder 1160 differ from the 2160?
    Mike,
    Do you think any of the Gryphons have a tube-like character? Also, Boulder was supposed to be clean and somewhat sterile sounding -- is the sound signature change in the latest models? If yes, have you had a chance to audition the new Boulder integrated amp?
    Thanks,
    Anshul
    Anshul

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    Re: New Luxman M900u/C900u Review

    Quote Originally Posted by apdoc2004 View Post
    Mike,
    Do you think any of the Gryphons have a tube-like character? Also, Boulder was supposed to be clean and somewhat sterile sounding -- is the sound signature change in the latest models? If yes, have you had a chance to audition the new Boulder integrated amp?
    Thanks,
    Anshul
    Anshul
    No. They are a darker solid state sound. The new Boulder is a stark contrast from the old Boulder sound. Yes, we own the new Boulder integrated amp and it’s fabulous. Wonderful. LOVE it.



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