toronto416
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| CD players - Luxman vs. Esoteric? Thanks Mordante, this is exactly the combination that I am considering, and the reason for this thread given that I have never even seen a Luxman cdp. I have seen and listened to one of their integrated amps, and if they build cdps the same way, t... | |
| Magico V2 vs. Sonus Faber Cremona M In the 20K range there is the Verity Audio Parsifal Ovation, and at half that price the Verity Audio Rienzi. They both work well with Luxman integrateds (509u or 590Aii). I really liked the Cremona M until I heard the Parsifals - they simply took ... | |
| CD players - Luxman vs. Esoteric? Thanks Andrew.Though I cannot yet audition them, I am leaning towards either the DU-80 or the newer D-06 (which the local dealer will shortly have on demo). The DU-80 has certainly received some rave reviews, especially for its fluid musicality an... | |
| Pure Class A shootout Consider the 60 wpc pure class A Luxman M800A - 60 wpc into 8 Ohms, 120 wpc into 4 Ohms and 240 wpc into 2 Ohms.The 30 wpc Luxman 590Aii integrated amp is also highly regarded.Regards,Mark | |
| driving Verity Audio Parsifal Ovations? Thanks Steven. I think that your tube amp is at a much higher quality level than mine, so hopefully it will not be damaged when a tube burns out. Tubes are wonderful when all goes well (which can be years at a stretch).As I mentioned earlier, I ha... | |
| Luxman L505u . . . why not? Many thanks for the update Jimbo!Congratulations on setting-up the 805s - enjoy!Regards,Mark | |
| driving Verity Audio Parsifal Ovations? Thanks for the suggestions. I have a Sonic Frontiers 50 wpc tube amp, and though I love some aspects of the tube experience, I will not miss tubes burning out or blowing-up and taking out parts of the circuit with it. In my 17 year old relationshi... | |
| Luxman L505u . . . why not? Many thanks Jim! I would love to know how the new Luxman cdps (especially the D-06 & D-05) are regarded in Japan.I have seen and listened to one of their integrated amps, and they are a work of art, both physically and sonically.Regards,Mark | |
| driving Verity Audio Parsifal Ovations? The M800A weighs 107 lbs, in keeping with its large power reserves. The insides look like a work of art! You must be very happy with yours!The lower powered (30 wpc) M600A weighs 58 lbs, and the 30 wpc L-590Aii integrated weighs 66 lbs. These two ... | |
| equating class A to class AB SS amps? Yes, I plan to buy new. My Kind of Music, near Heath & Spadina in Toronto is a real treasure trove...http://www.mykindofmusic.com/index2.htmJohn carries Luxman and Verity Audio, along with many other lines.Regards,Mark | |
| driving Verity Audio Parsifal Ovations? Thanks.The Luxman 509u puts out 120 wpc at 8 Ohms, doubling to 240 wpc at 4 Ohms. The Parsifals are relatively sensitive (89), are rated as 8 Ohm speakers with a minimum impedance of 4 Ohms, so the Luxman amp should be a good match.I am less sure ... | |
| equating class A to class AB SS amps? Many thanks for all the helpful replies! Now I am less confused.The speakers that I am considering are the Verity Audio Parsifal Ovations, driven by either a Luxman 590Aii or a 509u. Both Luxman integrateds are heavy beasts with large transformers... | |
| CD players - Luxman vs. Esoteric? It sounds like the Wadia 381, at around $7K, should also be considered. It is Redbook only cdp (no SACD), but then again most of my cds are Redbook only... Has anyone compared it to the Esoteric X-05?Regards,Mark | |
| driving Verity Audio Parsifal Ovations? Thanks - I was making the assumption that they were both class AB. | |
| driving Verity Audio Parsifal Ovations? Thank-you for all your suggestions.I have heard the Parsifal Ovations driven by the 20 wpc pure class A Luxman 550A integrated, and this sounded surprisingly wonderful. The 30 wpc big brother to that amp would be a better match (590Aii), and thoug... |