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Bryston B-100 or Luxman L-507u?
Using a step down transformer will not degrade sound quality if you are in 60hz area eastern part of Japan.Since bryston transformer are designed for 115v/60hz.Luxman L-507U or Luxman L-509U Transformers are designed for 60HZ and 50HZ.I use to own... 
Integrated for Sonus Faber Guarmeri Memento??
About McIntosh MA 6600.I sold my Luxman L-507U in Audiogon.The person who purchased my Luxman was running a McIntosh MA 6600.She told me Luxman L-507U SMOKED the McIntosh MA 6600. 
Integrated for Sonus Faber Guarmeri Memento??
Luxman L-507U.200 wpc in to 4 ohms. 
is a step up/down electric transformer bad ?
Kashimura TI-19 Transformer is okay.But it is made in China.Nissyo and Sanyo Transformers are made in Japan.Only works 115V to 100v.If you want to change your Luxman L590 to North American 115V.Send me a email. 
Luxman L 505 U Integrated Amplifier
Kiza - With all due respect, I find your assessment surprising. For 18 months, you have been changing amplifiers to find the best sound. You have owned: Rotel, Plinius 9100, Luxman L505u, Rowland, and the NAD 275BEE. When you auditioned McIntosh 6... 
Amp not enough power
Use 19000uf,100v screw type Electrolytic caps.Cap made by Sprauge 19000uf,100v.Price 24 dollars each.Length 5 inches long.Cap made by sprauge 19000uf,100v.price 15 dollars.Length 3 inches long.It is Availiable at teddss.comAlways use higher than 80v. 
120/240 V amp question
Hapaknack,If your budget is $3,600 - $5,500, my recommendation is CEC-amp-6300 190-watts per channel. The CEC amp is $3,600 but it is just as good as Accuphase and Luxman. Accuphase E450 180-watts per channel.Luxman L507u, 200-watts per channel in... 
Luxman L505u . . . why not?
Well, it has been over five months since my last contribution to this particular thread. I have some new information that I feel compelled to share.I purchased the Luxman507u, and have been comparing it to my former unit, the 505u. Here are my imp... 
Step up transformer
You need 1500 watts or higher.Multi input voltage transformer made by SWALLOW company.These transformers are made in JAPAN.SWALLOW SU-2000,2000 WATTS.About 380 dollars.SWALLOW SU-1500,1500 WATTS.About 300 dollars.Thanks 
Japanese Transport and Transformer
Conedison8 - Your CEC transport is a 100-volt Japanese version. You need to use a Japanese-made transformer for optimum sound quality. Your CEC only uses 10 or 11 watts, so the free transformer which was included is a low-end unit (perhaps a 35-wa... 
cheaper coupling caps on a budget
Since you want save money.How about capacitors made by ELECTRONIC CONCEPTS.Polypropylene capacitor 3.0,600 volts.That is close to original value of 2.7.Since space is an issue these are few milli meters smaller than mundorf 2.2.For 8 capacitors ab... 
Running 4 speakers from a 2-channel amp
Jimthewebguy - Only very high-end integrated amps offer two pairs of speakers. The Luxman L505U offers two pairs of speakers, which allows you to utilize A+B. This is achieved through employing Takasina capacitors, which are custom-made capacitors... 
Looking for a new SS integrated amp for B&W 805S
LUXMAN L-505U.You can buy it from Japan for 2650 dollars including shipping.In USA it cost almost 4000 dollars.The luxman is handmade without any chinese parts,with only custom made japanese parts.I had my luxman for 26 months. 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
I am interested in purchasing the unit. It has a balanced XLR connection, so it will work with my Luxman L505U. Does anyone know if they offer this in a silver color? Thanks, Renjy651 
driving Verity Audio Parsifal Ovations?
Hi Mark, First of all, the L509U costs alot more than the L590. In Japan, the L509U costs close to $2,000 more. In USA however, they cost the same. Do not be deceived by the appearance of equivalence created by the US distributor between these two...