I share my thoughts after buying the Limited Edition, Class A, Luxman L-595ASE Integrated Amplifier Hudson Valley HiFi: hudsonvalleyhi... Luxman: www.luxman.com/...
Fantastic video - your Luxman amp is stunning. I’ve always wanted to grab a First Watt too but I’ve been intimated on what pre to get for it. Really enjoyed this.
love my L-595, too. engineered to perfection. and indeed, the best feature is the loudness switch!! love it... Edit: i seldom crank it up above 12am allthough my Dynaudios have only 85db
I would like to get the L550, i have a Sony ta-f555esR jdm version and it's good for almost all types of music, good bass and space treble it's a very good amp and have have power not a class A
Nelson Pass take note please! Jason Victor Serinus from Stereophile also made a not very positive comment saying that the bass was woolly and lacking definition.
I saw your L595 when I was at Hudson Valley HiFi. It’s gorgeous. Mike Garry is fantastic. He repaired my vintage Luxman L-100 when no one else wanted any part of it. Enjoy
The only circuit difference I see between the outgoing L-590 AxII and the L-595a is not the volume control circuit (it’s the same) but the new feedback configuration in the power amp section of the L-595, now being implemented in all the new Luxman power amp releases. Improved error correction over the previous circuit says Luxman. However missing from the L-595 compared to the otherwise identical L-590 AxII is a tape monitor loop (you lose an input and a fixed level pre-out) ,the stunning meters, and most important, a price under 10 grand. That said, the L-595, and the L-590AxII are fantastic amplifiers, and all I could imagine I would ever need to power my Bowers and Wilkins 805 D3 pair (89dB).
@@archifi9978 Not only do I use the fixed level record out to dub LPs onto a solid state recorder, but I also feed a 100mW FM stereo transmitter to broadcast audio from any source connected to my L-590 II to all my portable, table, and antique FM radios I collected throughout the house and yard. No compatibility issues and no time delays 👍. Not having a fixed audio out would be a dealbreaker for me. Especially at those price points.
I just picked up a Luxman L 507 class A/B to run my Maggie 1.7 The power is very underrated and the build quality is everything I’ve heard it was. The sound is exactly what I was looking for also. My McIntosh could not handle the 1.7 like the Luxman can. Love this amp.
I have a 590 and I jumped on it it is sublime since I also I hooked it up to the Luman DA-250 DAC. I am missing nothing. The Synergy in the system is insane. I use DH Labs Q10 speaker wire with locking banana's. Interconnects are DH Labs Air Matrix Cryo XLR's. Power is a DH Labs Red River power cable going into a pricy but worth it since I got it used half off Cardas Nautilus with a monster VOODoo Infinity Power Power cable into that. I have reached enlightenment! I am just ussing a bluesound node and a pair of Amhion argon 1 bookshelves too. Since it is a small 10x12 foot room The Zu are fun but look at the Amphion Argon 7ls towers.
@@pennfootball71 On te USA Luxman site, all the stand alone dacs are marked "discontinued" so I am assuming something new is around the corner. I would be more than happy to have a Luxman dac.
I've recently purchased a luxman r 1050 receiver. I've never heard anything like it. Just as you described the sound. You absolutely feel like your in a live concert. Just WOoO HoOo. I don't play it everyday. It's such a masterpiece
I bought a Luxman L595a-SE at AXPONA from local Chicago dealer Precision Audio. Anyone who wants a new unit should call Precision Audio immediately as I know he had several more units brand new in the box during AXPONA. He was s a great guy to work with and very knowledgeable. I hope to deal with him again in the future. I have other high quality Integrated Amps and I agree wholeheartedly with this review. The 590 was my dream Amp until the 595 came out with it’s vintage 80s design. What a beautiful high end piece with the highest quality engineering and fit and finish. FIVE STARS
Pleased your pleased , I think there’s still some units available here in the Uk if I’m not mistaken . Are you planning to upgrade your record deck to maximise the amps potential ? . Best wishes and kind regards 😀👍👍👍
Love your channel! Just a heads up , Dedicated Audio in Scottsdale AZ has a few of these in stock. Price has gone up ($12,995) but as far as I know only store to have them. I purchased mine there. Great guy and excellent customer service! If you’re looking for this integrated amp give Dan a call.
Great review. Thanks for doing this. I'm curious if you were able to determine why Luxman was discontinuing their Class A amps. Will they no longer make them or are they coming out with new Class A models? Cheers!
Thanks for watching. Luxman decided due to environmental/energy usage regulations. I believe, don't quote me, that in many countries there will be or will be "power usage average standards" for a product line. Much like a car manufactures average MPG for the entire fleet they offer for sale.
You know I’m not certain. I think it stays the same as you increase the volume. I tend to turn it off when going up on the volume. However, if the feature adapts to volume its pretty transparent.
@@archifi9978 Most likely, it follows the Fletcher-Munson Equal Loudness Curve. If so, the exact EQ curve depends on volume, such that the most extreme compensation happens at the lowest volume levels. Don't leave it on all the time, because when you listen to music at normal volume, it will screw with the quiet passages of all your music.
what speakers are you using with yours? i just got mine and pairing with Dynaudio Heritage Special. Sounds incredible to me. Curious about your pairing.
@@TheJoly88 with my pairing. Bass is tight with texture and speed. with previous amps I used dual subs... With this pairing, no need. Texture and speed is what gets me.
I own the Japanese version of the 595a, which has a different exterior. I had the opportunity to listen most of the Luxman amplifiers. All shares the same Luxman signature, a natural and balanced sound. If engineering is a art of compromise, I think Luxman mastered it. The best value for the money, in my opinion is the the 505ux.
Wonder how that compares to the new 507z, been living with McIntosh sound for 7 years and it’s time for a change. Heard a 590axII last week and was impressed. My opinions are to be patient and wait for 509ax to show up on the used market or just bite the bullet and buy a new 507z. Really want a class A but many are raving about the 507z 🤔
I'm guessing the sound signature will be quite close. My experience with Class A vs A/B (with my speakers) is an ever so slightly more rounded (floabt) sound. However, one is not going to walk in a room at a normal volume and tell which is which.
The 595 is a litle more refined on the top end,pianos and voices sound better than the 590,midbass and bass are clear.comparitions made in a client of mine with Avantgard uno speakers.
Thank you for this review! Very straightforward and easy to understand your thoughts. I was fortunate enough to do a demo listen to the luxman 590axii and fell in love. I prefer class A sound. I’ve been saving up for it but I’m still not ready yet. I’ll wait until I’m ready as I really loved the sound. Enjoy and thanks again for sharing your thoughts. Hopefully they make another 100 year anniversary edition :D
Don't discount the 505 which is 20 watt class A. Depending on your speakers, 20 watts may be all you need. Plus, many of the Luxman's have more wattage than advertised.
I am so happy with my L550AX2, and it is right, 2x20Watts is enough. The „Little Brother“ of the L590AX2 is such a great Amplifier to, this both class a Amplifier from Luxman are simply wonderfull.
Hi, First time to your channel, like the other postings too. I to own the 595SE, and it’s a great amplifier, I use the Luxman reference EQ500 phono stage which is fantastic. Like yourself I have tried various integrated amps, such, Audia Flight, Modwright, on demo units, but actually owned the Mark Levinson 585.5 it was great amplifier and I traded in my then Luxman 509x, which was a beautiful amplifier. But come back to Luxman and the 595, it’s a forever amplifier. My quick question, when you use the remote control does the volume knob stop at 7am position from 0db and then you have to press again , a delay and I think it’s a safety feature didn’t notice on the 509x. Look forward to watching more YT content Nandu
Hi, I just tried and my volume knob does not stop. One thing to check is your remote batteries. When the batteries start getting low, the signal can become more "intermittent" . Not noticeable when just pushing a button that requires a quick pulse. Worth a try
@@archifi9978 also as batteries go bad they leak , clean the springs with sandpaper and isopropyl alcohol on the the springs and positive contacts let it dry and blow them out and put new batteries in.
I'm sure you are right. Best for me to stay away from listening to more higher-end amps......maybe someday I will feel the need to move up the ladder even more. :)
Was fortunate enough to grab one (L595). Still sealed in the box due to home renovations, can’t wait to hear it!
Chime in with your thoughts after you have a listen
Love this amp! Proud owner of unit 109.
I have a Luxman L509x I bought from Mike at Hudson Valley HiFi! Mike is aces!!
I agree Mike is a great dealer. Lat this year, I'll be interested i one of the new Luxman Turntables. Mike is who I will call.
Fantastic video - your Luxman amp is stunning.
I’ve always wanted to grab a First Watt too but I’ve been intimated on what pre to get for it.
Really enjoyed this.
Love my Luxman R-117. Its still a beast an so old.
love my L-595, too. engineered to perfection. and indeed, the best feature is the loudness switch!! love it...
Edit: i seldom crank it up above 12am allthough my Dynaudios have only 85db
Since the 595, I believe, goes well beyond 30 watts, 85db speakers are a fine combo unless you want "stadium" concert levels.
I would like to get the L550, i have a Sony ta-f555esR jdm version and it's good for almost all types of music, good bass and space treble it's a very good amp and have have power not a class A
Nelson Pass take note please! Jason Victor Serinus from Stereophile also made a not very positive comment saying that the bass was woolly and lacking definition.
If I only listened to acoustic or classic jazz, the J2 would be perfect.
@@archifi9978 a perfect audio component is such that it sounds as good no matter the genre, don't you think?
I saw your L595 when I was at Hudson Valley HiFi. It’s gorgeous. Mike Garry is fantastic. He repaired my vintage Luxman L-100 when no one else wanted any part of it. Enjoy
Mike is a super nice person and quite helpful. I will shop with HVHF again
Stunning amp. Very Special indeed!
thanks for watching
The only circuit difference I see between the outgoing L-590 AxII and the L-595a is not the volume control circuit (it’s the same) but the new feedback configuration in the power amp section of the L-595, now being implemented in all the new Luxman power amp releases. Improved error correction over the previous circuit says Luxman. However missing from the L-595 compared to the otherwise identical L-590 AxII is a tape monitor loop (you lose an input and a fixed level pre-out) ,the stunning meters, and most important, a price under 10 grand. That said, the L-595, and the L-590AxII are fantastic amplifiers, and all I could imagine I would ever need to power my Bowers and Wilkins 805 D3 pair (89dB).
I may add a Reel to Reel, however, just for playback. Still, the monitor loop would still be handy.
@@archifi9978 Not only do I use the fixed level record out to dub LPs onto a solid state recorder, but I also feed a 100mW FM stereo transmitter to broadcast audio from any source connected to my L-590 II to all my portable, table, and antique FM radios I collected throughout the house and yard. No compatibility issues and no time delays 👍.
Not having a fixed audio out would be a dealbreaker for me. Especially at those price points.
I just picked up a Luxman L 507 class A/B to run my Maggie 1.7
The power is very underrated and the build quality is everything I’ve heard it was. The sound is exactly what I was looking for also. My McIntosh could not handle the 1.7 like the Luxman can. Love this amp.
Congrats. The 507 looks to be a fantastic amp!!
Try the 509.
Nice!
I have a 590 and I jumped on it it is sublime since I also I hooked it up to the Luman DA-250 DAC. I am missing nothing. The Synergy in the system is insane. I use DH Labs Q10 speaker wire with locking banana's. Interconnects are DH Labs Air Matrix Cryo XLR's. Power is a DH Labs Red River power cable going into a pricy but worth it since I got it used half off Cardas Nautilus with a monster VOODoo Infinity Power Power cable into that.
I have reached enlightenment! I am just ussing a bluesound node and a pair of Amhion argon 1 bookshelves too. Since it is a small 10x12 foot room The Zu are fun but look at the Amphion Argon 7ls towers.
That is the way I feel. People told me I would regret going integrated. It's the best made I've made in years audio wise.
@@archifi9978 try some of their DAC’s woa
@@pennfootball71 On te USA Luxman site, all the stand alone dacs are marked "discontinued" so I am assuming something new is around the corner. I would be more than happy to have a Luxman dac.
@@daleclark4160 no the website is off the Luxman distributor in the USA still has them
I've recently purchased a luxman r 1050 receiver. I've never heard anything like it. Just as you described the sound. You absolutely feel like your in a live concert. Just WOoO HoOo. I don't play it everyday. It's such a masterpiece
Luxmans have really impressed me. I would love to hear on of their tube amps
I bought a Luxman L595a-SE at AXPONA from local Chicago dealer Precision Audio. Anyone who wants a new unit should call Precision Audio immediately as I know he had several more units brand new in the box during AXPONA. He was s a great guy to work with and very knowledgeable. I hope to deal with him again in the future. I have other high quality Integrated Amps and I agree wholeheartedly with this review. The 590 was my dream Amp until the 595 came out with it’s vintage 80s design. What a beautiful high end piece with the highest quality engineering and fit and finish. FIVE STARS
Great info. Thanks for sharing
Pleased your pleased , I think there’s still some units available here in the Uk if I’m not mistaken . Are you planning to upgrade your record deck to maximise the amps potential ? . Best wishes and kind regards 😀👍👍👍
Yes, down the road. A 1200G or better yet an SP-10 would be ideal. I'm a fan of Direct drive
Love your channel! Just a heads up , Dedicated Audio in Scottsdale AZ has a few of these in stock. Price has gone up ($12,995) but as far as I know only store to have them. I purchased mine there. Great guy and excellent customer service! If you’re looking for this integrated amp give Dan a call.
Thanks for info :)
Nice Job , I like Vintage look
and yes their getting rid of their biased class A Thanks for the video !
Thanks for watching
Great review. Thanks for doing this. I'm curious if you were able to determine why Luxman was discontinuing their Class A amps. Will they no longer make them or are they coming out with new Class A models? Cheers!
Thanks for watching. Luxman decided due to environmental/energy usage regulations. I believe, don't quote me, that in many countries there will be or will be "power usage average standards" for a product line. Much like a car manufactures average MPG for the entire fleet they offer for sale.
I hope this is your Endgame amplifier. I m wishing to buy such an item within the next three years ( Its gonna take me time to save for it )
That is what I did. This could be my last one
I actually didnt like j2 with my omen def mk1 b ive been debating 30.8
The 30.8 is an excellent amp and would probably provide what you are lacking in the J2
Looks like a great amp. Congratulations, and good luck with it. One question, does the loudness feature vary as the volume changes?
You know I’m not certain. I think it stays the same as you increase the volume. I tend to turn it off when going up on the volume. However, if the feature adapts to volume its pretty transparent.
@@archifi9978 Most likely, it follows the Fletcher-Munson Equal Loudness Curve. If so, the exact EQ curve depends on volume, such that the most extreme compensation happens at the lowest volume levels.
Don't leave it on all the time, because when you listen to music at normal volume, it will screw with the quiet passages of all your music.
$12,000 thousand dollars wow! Hope you get a lot of happy endings for that dough.
Even if I did pay full price...well worth it :)
Great review (as always), i am on the verge of buying this amp, would this match well with a proac speaker? What other brands would be a great match?
what speakers are you using with yours? i just got mine and pairing with Dynaudio Heritage Special. Sounds incredible to me. Curious about your pairing.
ZU Audio Omen Defs
do you satisfy the bass from the combo?
@@TheJoly88 with my pairing. Bass is tight with texture and speed. with previous amps I used dual subs... With this pairing, no need. Texture and speed is what gets me.
@@balboahu Thanks a lot!
Great choice
Thanks for watching
Such a wonderfull unit. Congrats.
Thanks for watching
That Luxman is absolutely beautiful
thanks you
I own the Japanese version of the 595a, which has a different exterior. I had the opportunity to listen most of the Luxman amplifiers. All shares the same Luxman signature, a natural and balanced sound. If engineering is a art of compromise, I think Luxman mastered it. The best value for the money, in my opinion is the the 505ux.
I love the sound The 505 is a steal if you think about it. The Japan 595 has wood side panels correct?
@@archifi9978 it is a single piece of wood (top and sides), with the cuts for the vent grills. A masterpiece of engineering and finishing
@@lmstefanini1 I'll have to find a pic.
Wonder how that compares to the new 507z, been living with McIntosh sound for 7 years and it’s time for a change. Heard a 590axII last week and was impressed.
My opinions are to be patient and wait for 509ax to show up on the used market
or just bite the bullet and buy a new 507z. Really want a class A but many are raving about the 507z 🤔
I'm guessing the sound signature will be quite close. My experience with Class A vs A/B (with my speakers) is an ever so slightly more rounded (floabt) sound. However, one is not going to walk in a room at a normal volume and tell which is which.
Vs 590?
I did not get a chance to listen to the 590. I had to buy blind because there is not Luxman dealer for quite a few miles away
The 595 is a litle more refined on the top end,pianos and voices sound better than the 590,midbass and bass are clear.comparitions made in a client of mine with Avantgard uno speakers.
Just to clarify,i work at Ultimate audio,which is the importer of Luxman and many other brands for my country(Portugal)and Spain.
Love my Luxman 507uxII ... would love the 509 and this one. But, you know, bills to pay!
Believe me I know.
Thank you for this review! Very straightforward and easy to understand your thoughts. I was fortunate enough to do a demo listen to the luxman 590axii and fell in love. I prefer class A sound. I’ve been saving up for it but I’m still not ready yet. I’ll wait until I’m ready as I really loved the sound. Enjoy and thanks again for sharing your thoughts. Hopefully they make another 100 year anniversary edition :D
Don't discount the 505 which is 20 watt class A. Depending on your speakers, 20 watts may be all you need. Plus, many of the Luxman's have more wattage than advertised.
I am so happy with my L550AX2, and it is right, 2x20Watts is enough. The „Little Brother“ of the L590AX2 is such a great Amplifier to, this both class a Amplifier from Luxman are simply wonderfull.
Hi,
First time to your channel, like the other postings too. I to own the 595SE, and it’s a great amplifier, I use the Luxman reference EQ500 phono stage which is fantastic. Like yourself I have tried various integrated amps, such, Audia Flight, Modwright, on demo units, but actually owned the Mark Levinson 585.5 it was great amplifier and I traded in my then Luxman 509x, which was a beautiful amplifier. But come back to Luxman and the 595, it’s a forever amplifier.
My quick question, when you use the remote control does the volume knob stop at 7am position from 0db and then you have to press again , a delay and I think it’s a safety feature didn’t notice on the 509x.
Look forward to watching more YT content
Nandu
Hi, I just tried and my volume knob does not stop. One thing to check is your remote batteries. When the batteries start getting low, the signal can become more "intermittent" . Not noticeable when just pushing a button that requires a quick pulse. Worth a try
@@archifi9978 Hi, I was told it’s potentially a safety aspect stops or delays at 7am position from 0db and vice versa from 39db.
@@archifi9978 also as batteries go bad they leak , clean the springs with sandpaper and isopropyl alcohol on the the springs and positive contacts let it dry and blow them out and put new batteries in.
You'll love it until you hear the M10/1000 /900 Combo :)
I'm sure you are right. Best for me to stay away from listening to more higher-end amps......maybe someday I will feel the need to move up the ladder even more. :)
My sansui AU 717 (special) would slap up that amp