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Luxman Integrated - What do they sound like
jason, the delay when you first power up the unit is the protection circuit. Actually, they call it something else, but it's in the manual on page 1. 
Luxman Integrated - What do they sound like
Erik, it sounds very good immediately, and the best after 20-30 minutes, I'd say. 
Luxman Integrated - What do they sound like
valinar, go look at the link I posted in one of the first replies of the thread. My answer is based on measured performance of the amp. I’ve always wondered why Luxman wasn’t more forthcoming, it seems like they wanted only to focus on the class A... 
Luxman Integrated - What do they sound like
None for me, two. 
Luxman Integrated - What do they sound like
I'm only clarifying what the amp actually puts out, pokey. Nor are all inefficient speakers the same. 
Luxman Integrated - What do they sound like
590AXII is 30W Class @ 8 ohms. Has the classic Class A sound with a nice midrange bloom. Just note it runs out of steam pretty quickly so a fairly efficient speaker is a must IMHO. The L-590AX is 30W/channel Class A into 8 ohms, then switches t... 
Luxman Integrated - What do they sound like
yyz, I'd like to hear my amp with the Persona 3F's, too.  I have their now discontinued S6's, and love the combination. 
Luxman Integrated - What do they sound like
I'll post this for your amusement, Erik. https://www.stereophile.com/content/luxman-b-1000f-monoblock-power-amplifier Obviously not what you're interested in purchasing, but perhaps a bit of insight into the company, what they're capable of, and s... 
Luxman Integrated - What do they sound like
erik, sounds like you’re getting some info, anyway. As to the Luxman sound (or the L-590AX, anyway), I’d have to agree with the description in the article I linked up above, wholeheartedly. I also want to add, there’s no such piece as a L509AX, th... 
Luxman Integrated - What do they sound like
Erik, I don't really ever hear anything to speak of, other than the occasional trip to the audio store. I've had a system running since my late teens, and when I put it together I was pretty proud of it. Pioneer late 70's receiver, etc. That Pione... 
Luxman Integrated - What do they sound like
erik, unfortunately for you, I'm not a guy that has had a lot of gear. I bought my amp blind, essentially, which obviously is far from ideal. That being said, I think it's stunning. The gentleman that owned it previously went thru a number of inte... 
Luxman Integrated - What do they sound like
I own the L-590AX. I wouldn’t describe the sound as warm, but maybe it is compared to some other amps. I consider it fairly neutral, and very detailed across the range. http://www.navratilaudio.cz/novinky/Luxman_L590AXII_HFW.pdf 
Gryphon vs Luxman vs Accuphase
freesole, I own the L-590AX, which is the previous version of the newer L-590AXII. It’s actually greginnh’s old amp, which I essentially lucked into. I absolutely love it, but haven’t heard either the MarkII, or the new 509. The newer MarkII serie... 
Gryphon vs Luxman vs Accuphase
freesole, you might also give the new Luxman L-590AXII a listen, if you have the chance. Class A to 30W/channel, then A/B up to about 90W into 8ohms.