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Accuphase E-470 or Luxman 590ax II ?
It’s going to be tough to find a dealer that sells both.  
Accuphase E-470 or Luxman 590ax II ?
It doesn't get THAT hot.  Unless your audio room is a broom closet, you will not notice the heat.   
Dealers hijacking the discussions
This tread reminds we of when my kids used to bicker back and forth.   I sure do miss those days! :) 
Accuphase E-470 or Luxman 590ax II ?
Builder3, I sold the Luxman D-06u and upgraded to an Esoteric K-01X.   
Dealers hijacking the discussions
IMO, there is a huge difference between providing advice versus an infomercial for a brand that one "coincidentally happens to carry". I also get annoyed by certain dealers who say a specific piece of gear sounds better than what I currently have ... 
Conrad Johnson LP125sa and ET5
jafant - it's a great amp.  Of course, I am constantly looking for something better! 
Conrad Johnson LP125sa and ET5
jafant and oddifyl - I loved my Luxman and foolishly I sold it and got several other amps after it (Accuphase E-470, Gato AMP 150 and now and Accuphase E-600).  It is an exceptionally well crafted integrated amp and it's the amp I regret selling t... 
Accuphase E-470 or Luxman 590ax II ?
To clarify, I have owned the Luxman L-590 AX followed by the Accuphase E-470 and now an Accuphase E-600. It’s a long story as to how and why I made that journey - suffice it to say it had a lot to do with speaker selections. Unless you have diffic... 
Accuphase E-470 or Luxman 590ax II ?
I have owned both amps.   Luxman hands down, no contest.   A more equal comparison would be the Accuphase E-600 and the Luxman 590AX II.    
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
If you are serious about hearing Luxman's best sound, you should try the MQ-300 tube amp (assuming your speakers are efficient).  Paired with the 900U preamp, the sound is MUCH better than with the 900U amp. 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
Luxman for sure.   
Restocking Fees, 30-Day Free Trials
Wolf-garcia - you should check out Audio Video Therapy in Nashua, NH.  The exact opposite of Goodwins.   
Restocking Fees, 30-Day Free Trials
It's all about relationships.  I have two B&M dealers and one on-line dealer.  The on-line dealer offers no in home trials or returns.  I also get 15% to 20% of retail from him.  Both B&M dealers will let me do in home trials with anything... 
Just retired and want to get back to vinyl listening
I've never had a dealer ask for money for an in-home audition.  A credit card on file to cover potential damage - sometimes.  But thats it. Doubtful if the two dealers cooperating would ever work  IMO.  
Just retired and want to get back to vinyl listening
Hi Steve -  First of all, I have a MAJOR problem that causes me to analyze the performance of my gear.  Over the last year, I have switched amps 5 times and speakers 3 times (not to mention DACs, SACD players, speaker cables and interconnects. Sin...