Luxman L 505 U Integrated Amplifier

Why would you buy one from Japan when they are available in the US? By the time you are finished with step up and shipping and duties I would find it hard to believe you would be saving that much.

Also if you have any problems you will have to ship it back to Japan, too much work and uncertainty. I wouldn't do it.

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Actually, You are right. That's My only concern, if is
anything wrong with the Amp it would cost Me a lot. On
other side I can get L505U for $2400. MSRP price is $3500

Nice amp, I own ints predecessor, the L-505f and I can highly recommend it. I still wouldn't buy any foreign version that requires a power converter due to possible sound deterioration. If you don't think that's an issue, Luxman amps usually don't give you any technical problems during the warranty period.

Can't comment on the differences to the MA6500 but I would be interested to read about it. From what I've heard the MA6500 is not the McIntosh integrated to go for. It also doesn't have a balanced input, in case you plan to connect a source by XLR. The L-505u does have at least one.

Agree with previous responses. Buy here or Canada. Also, I've listened to all of the MAC gear at Magnolia HiFi and must say.....I just don't get it. For that kind of money....very curious. Stick with the Luxman, I've owned several of their pieces and never been disappointed.