greginnh

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WCSS.  I think your Luxman is s 509 not 590? 
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McIntosh has those intoxicating blue lights. People are drawn to those lights like bugs are to street light. Probably the BEST resale values in the market. I have owned a few pieces and currently have the MA 252 as my office rig. It’s a cool looki... 
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I thought I was bad until I stumbled upon this thread. Now I can justify my frequent purchases knowing that there is someone who has the sickness much more than I!   Carry on WCSS!! 
Can someone explain to me why : Accupahse Equipment is that expensive ?
It’s quite simple.  The US importer has chosen to mark up Accuphase at a ridiculous rate.  He is more interested in funding his retirement than promoting the brand in the US.  I’ve owned the E470 and E600 integrated amps but they are twice the pri... 
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riaa - I did not see the listing.  You state that it was initially listed for $11,500 but sold for $9k.  How do you know that? Even if that is the case, that equates to 56% of retail for used gear which is about the norm.For what it's worth, it ha... 
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WC Intersting comment about you having to sign something with Gryphon to the effect you would not sell it on the internet.  I never had to do that when I purchased mine.   
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I have found my Diablo to be neither dark nor bright.  To date, it is has the most natural sound presentation of any integrated I have owned.   
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Thanks! 
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Strange you mention a clock. My G-02X arrives on Wednesday.   
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See if you can get your hands on an Audioquest Hurricane power to use with Esoteric.  You will be even more amazed!   The breakin for the Esoteric is agonizingly long - as much as 500 per setting.  It’s worth the wait!  I’m so looking forward to r... 
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denon - yes.  I compared the L-509X with the L-590AX II and the 900 separates.  Speakers were KEF Blade 2 with Luxman D-06U SACD.  Dont  to get me wrong, the 509 is a great integrated and represents a long overdue upgrade on the previous integrate... 
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apdoc2004  - I would say dead heat between these two.  Of course the Luxman is half the price (once you add a phono card to the E-600).   I see no justification in spending the extra money. 
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Comparing the Luxman L-509X to the Diablo 300 is not a fair fight.  It will not even come close.  I've been a huge Luxman fan for almost 40 years and have been loyal to the brand through their good and "not so good" times.  I wanted to like the L-... 
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I just received my Gryphon Diablo 300.  I can appreciate what whitecamaross is saying.  I’ve been through numerous integrated amps over the past few years but this one is something very special.   
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
Thans dguitarnut, The Diablo 300 just arrived today.  With only two hours on the clock, it sounds amazing.