...ME 3..its so spot on every check point of hi-fi listening, so neutral balanced , and melodic ,,,hey yes I'm listening you did place some non easy listening,,,woWw., I had a feeling it was going to be the case..just so lively,and the sound sounds as if coming from ...floor standing speakers..!😀
Am Listning on my beats solo 3 (wireless) but headphones are actually connected to my phone via wire and WOWw...such sound from youtube... AMAZING LOVE IT❤❤❤
Just got my 505 and turned it on for the very first time yesterday, still need couple more hours to get all his clarity on my kefs r7. But already saw his potential!;))
That Luxman is the star of the show here. I am not a big fan of B&W speakers. I have 3 systems, all have budget speakers in them. The main system an older Accuphase P11 power amp and C-222 preamp runs a Q Acoustics 3050, the Marantz PM-14 SE runs a Diamond 230 pair and the Muzishare X-5 runs a pair of Diamond 240 which I bought after listening to you demo a pair. Good amplification I found can make budget speakers nowadays sound high end. I am sure spending more on speakers can give me a tad more of a "better" sound but will that slight improvement be worth the thousands more I need to spend. I love the IAG Wharfedale tonality these days. Bang for buck speakers. I hope you keep this Luxman and in my humble opinion work on getting a more synergistic pair of speakers. Keep up the good reviews.
I agreed with you, some of the budget speakers sound quality increases significantly with better amps, personally I would try to go with similar price range for Amp and speakers. Thanks
Maybe it's just me, but it feels like that Luxman is revealing some of the deficiencies of those B&Ws. I predict another upgrade in your immediate future.
I agree I listened to this song with some hi-end headphones and there is a lot of missing sound from the after effects of the instruments. Subtle things.
I think at this stage the room needs to be addressed. But the room contribution may be exaggerated by the far-field recording. I think I enjoyed the Parasound room better with many speakers. Some side wall treatment and a corner bass trap? Regardless of my armchair yapping - Enjoy! How long has the Luxman been burning in? Sometime during the process, they just slid into a personality change to absolute sound magic with everything right. - Sandy
Yes.looks great. But I'm still using an old 1976 model Akai AA 1050 receiver.Mine is wider than the luxman,and looks even better than that. I think Akai in it's heyday pioneered the chunky aluminium facia look. It's the type of styling that's exciting to look at . I wish I could upload a pic of mine here.
In fact you know what my friend uses this amp with Harbeths and the sound signature is consistent with what I am hearing in your videos. I must say this amp is built like a tank but infuses too much of its own sound signature to the reproduced sound!! You should consider other amplifiers as well. Perhaps look at a used Quad 909.
This room is treated well with acoustic foams at all reflection points, please try original music first to help you get more accurate experience and use the headphones like MDR7506 to hear more accurately, personally I preferred Japanese amps for best build quality and long term reliability because If I like it I will be using it for more than 10 years, thanks
Yes I’m not sure if I’m going to keep it over Denon because it’s just a little better in refinement and bass response, I will decide within next two weeks, thanks
Great sound! Good choice of music (specially in comparison with previous). Next step - speakers! Btw what’s the source? I think I don’t ser the record playing on that Denon TT and neither Marantz CD player.
@@Tharbamar Yes, it is clearly shown. well rounded and full nice sound. I'm also leaning towards buying the same 505uX but wonder if it will suit ProAcs (D28)
Just a thought but you might want to consider a older luxman integrated ( just a bit older in series..maybe a 590) to try class a output power as I think this unit is class ab. Don't be fooled by the lowest looking wattage of class a. It's more than you think and I think even better. Even more refinement. These integrateds are quite good and scale up with better sources and speakers as well😀
May I ask? After watching a lot of your video, I notice, you only Interested on bookshelf speakers. Why do you choose bookshelf over floor standers? Coz I’m in a dilemma choosing between both.
I like the way bookshelf speakers reproduce the sound with better stereo image and holographic sound signature, good quality bookshelf speakers are great if you don’t listen very loud but if you have big space then tower speakers may be better choice.
Initially I just wanted a good headphone to listen to music as I can’t go crazy on volume with stereo speakers. Can only listen to music after work which is late night 90% of the time. So this means I don’t need my speaker to play loud. Just low to normal listening volume. But I don’t like the idea of having sound inside of my head, I want my soundstage to be in front of me. That’s where my interest shift to stereo speakers. Thanks for your advice. It’s really help me to make my decision that suit to my listening style. It’s just that, many says floor stander will give better dynamic and better sense of scale and I don’t even know what that means or do I need it or not since I only will be playing music at low volume.
Just moved to a bigger room and went Klipsch 820 floorstanders, and I ain't going back. Paired it with the 120 12" sub in a 2.1 system. Share it with my HT using HT bypass, I have the P5 that Thanbamar used to have, paired with the A-23.
Yes floor standing speakers are great for dynamic and and scale but that quality is more noticeable at higher volume levels and I think good quality bookshelf speakers with class AB amps will give you the best sound quality for your need.
Wow.. Luxman, tons of power! First I can feel the strong power in it. Very good presentation of wide, warm and detial. Some say the new Triangle Borea BR03 are good speaker for it's price. Hope you to review it.
So far sounds really really excellent, thanks for the video..all around sounds really amazing this one and the L509X model, and I'm at the moment only listening through my little baby a JBLxtreme 2 blue tooth speaker , so so unfortunately I'm missing alot..but yet ALOT to my ears come through and it's been exciting/thrilling..I'm wondering how would it sound with other non easy listening songs/music ,wowww again thanks for sharing.
There is no such thing as being too good. Most if not all speakers will benefit from better amplification. B&W all the more. I see alot of comments on how good the Luxman is. Seems that alot of pple fail to see the fact that no matter how good the amp is, if the speakers in question are not up to scratch, the overall sound will still be subpar.
@@Tharbamar The Luxman is quite high-end. You might be able to get small gains in one or two areas by going up another price rung, but IMO, to really surpass this level of integrated, the only answer is separates, possibly even monoblocks. You could fit a small monoblock on the floor behind each speaker and have the preamp where you your Luxman currently resides. The monoblocks don't necessarily have to be expensive, much of the advantage simply comes from the greater separation of the circuitry.
More details realism than denon...but hope it doesnt get annoying long term that it loses subtlety and delicacy. I think focal 906 is better match w denon.
Apparently, it seems to have a great sound. What about coherence, rythm, dynamics, stereo image, how does it compare to your former Denon, generally speaking, and 'til now ?
Personally, it lacks the separation of the layers of the sound. A bit muffled and lacks the clarify between the kids and high. But it may be because cannot hear I’m person or does not come across well on RUclips.
Hi Sir, I see you have Mariah Carey Vinyl. I am a big fan of Mariah, Do u mind to do a recording demo for “ we belong together”? I am a owner 685 S2, thinking of upgrading to either 706 or 705 S2. May I seek for ur advice pls..
I still have them and will use them again when I feel like I need them because they’re technically beneficial but may not be able tell the difference in sound.
What or who is more strange, interesting: The one who thinks he could convey the sound of a hifi system via youtube or those who are listening to this over youtube & their computers.
@@Tharbamar It may be that XB is too bass-heavy, but I think I'm not a B&W fan. I really liked the Focal Aria 906 you presented, only with the B&W I do not get warm.
I think this amp is a little too etched, lacking body and warmth in the mid range. Yamaha and Musical Fidelity provide better value. Can hear some colouration on strings.
I dont know but i feel that theyre not a good match. They sounded a bit dirty and clinical. Im not being an asshole here but i really feel the amp and speaker do not compliment each other.
tharbamar I did not like the highs on these combination. spaciousness is good and bass. I can not wait for your yamaha and b&w combi. I guessyamaha would tame your b&w down a bit.
It is hard to judge YoutTube audio channel but, overall, this was all too bright for me ! Not incisive but cold and lacking in warmth. But my taste in sound is skewed. No metal, ceramics and precious stones for my ears !
Change the speakers please i dont like this 706 s2 e lesson on store is shitt for the price better elac or dynaudio or audio vector,revel etc b& w is chinese shitt
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I recently bought one of these amps......truly beautiful sound.
Sounds fantastic! Great choice going with Luxman!
Connor G hey Conor!
...ME 3..its so spot on every check point of hi-fi listening, so neutral balanced , and melodic ,,,hey yes I'm listening you did place some non easy listening,,,woWw., I had a feeling it was going to be the case..just so lively,and the sound sounds as if coming from ...floor standing speakers..!😀
Idiot your listening via internet and your computer, and judge an amp? Not much intelligence there!
That Luxman looks awesome sitting under the Denon. I am getting wonderful sound in my headphones!
Wow........amazing detail with the Lux and the B&W's.Thank-you.
I like B & W speakers' sound.
Am Listning on my beats solo 3 (wireless) but headphones are actually connected to my phone via wire and WOWw...such sound from youtube... AMAZING LOVE IT❤❤❤
Just got my 505 and turned it on for the very first time yesterday, still need couple more hours to get all his clarity on my kefs r7. But already saw his potential!;))
Luxman is always good. 👍
Luxman is great!
That Luxman is the star of the show here. I am not a big fan of B&W speakers. I have 3 systems, all have budget speakers in them. The main system an older Accuphase P11 power amp and C-222 preamp runs a Q Acoustics 3050, the Marantz PM-14 SE runs a Diamond 230 pair and the Muzishare X-5 runs a pair of Diamond 240 which I bought after listening to you demo a pair. Good amplification I found can make budget speakers nowadays sound high end. I am sure spending more on speakers can give me a tad more of a "better" sound but will that slight improvement be worth the thousands more I need to spend. I love the IAG Wharfedale tonality these days. Bang for buck speakers. I hope you keep this Luxman and in my humble opinion work on getting a more synergistic pair of speakers. Keep up the good reviews.
I agreed with you, some of the budget speakers sound quality increases significantly with better amps, personally I would try to go with similar price range for Amp and speakers. Thanks
Tharbamar Dali rubicon two - with the silky smooth top end and your new amp ?
Those twin blue meters give me a woody! Just like McIntosh!
Maybe it's just me, but it feels like that Luxman is revealing some of the deficiencies of those B&Ws. I predict another upgrade in your immediate future.
I agree I listened to this song with some hi-end headphones and there is a lot of missing sound from the after effects of the instruments. Subtle things.
I think at this stage the room needs to be addressed. But the room contribution may be exaggerated by the far-field recording. I think I enjoyed the Parasound room better with many speakers. Some side wall treatment and a corner bass trap? Regardless of my armchair yapping - Enjoy! How long has the Luxman been burning in? Sometime during the process, they just slid into a personality change to absolute sound magic with everything right. - Sandy
All reflection points are treated with acoustic foams, including sides. I have more than 200 hours on Luxman, thanks
The Luxman burnt in? Oh sweet lord
@@XB-P27 ??
What microphone do you use to record?
love your wine box for the vinyl, bet they tasted really good.
It sounds great did see a big improvement over the parasound system you have
I loved parasound setup
🙂Good sound! Luxman is wonderful amplifier
Hello, Wonderfully Sound, What is the CD Player?
It’s Marantz UD7007, thanks
Sound fantastic on my shure headphones
I'm hearing better decay more fluidity very clean crisp more new age than the Denon 2000ivr love it man !
Sounds like a very good combination. You may be on to something here! I personally liked the Denon as well.
I feel your denon is the best matching ampflier for B &W.
Yes I know because Denon uses B&W top of the line speakers like 800D3 in their demo room.
Yes.looks great. But I'm still using an old 1976 model Akai AA 1050 receiver.Mine is wider than the luxman,and looks even better than that. I think Akai in it's heyday pioneered the chunky aluminium facia look. It's the type of styling that's exciting to look at . I wish I could upload a pic of mine here.
Love how that thing sounds, man! Wow! Good job with the recording too. I’d love to hear you spin some vinyl too.
Wow! Great sound. Wich speaker cable used?
Great sound..well done :)
Hey Tharbamar, sounds refined but man I sense a lot of echo going on in your room there is that true?
In fact you know what my friend uses this amp with Harbeths and the sound signature is consistent with what I am hearing in your videos. I must say this amp is built like a tank but infuses too much of its own sound signature to the reproduced sound!! You should consider other amplifiers as well. Perhaps look at a used Quad 909.
This room is treated well with acoustic foams at all reflection points, please try original music first to help you get more accurate experience and use the headphones like MDR7506 to hear more accurately, personally I preferred Japanese amps for best build quality and long term reliability because If I like it I will be using it for more than 10 years, thanks
Thank you for this review
great choice Luxman its fantastico good combination with the "sharpy" S2
How does this Luxman 505UXII compares with your Accuphase E4000?
sounds and looks great - curious how new Elac Debut Reference would match up
Is the Luxman just on trial or is it the winner of your search for a new amp?
Yes I’m not sure if I’m going to keep it over Denon because it’s just a little better in refinement and bass response, I will decide within next two weeks, thanks
@@Tharbamar it's that darn point of diminishing returns thing
@@Tharbamar looking forward to the rest of your journey
I will keep you posted.
Great sound! Good choice of music (specially in comparison with previous). Next step - speakers! Btw what’s the source? I think I don’t ser the record playing on that Denon TT and neither Marantz CD player.
FlAC files playing on Marantz, you can see it clearly if you look.
@@Tharbamar Yes, it is clearly shown. well rounded and full nice sound. I'm also leaning towards buying the same 505uX but wonder if it will suit ProAcs (D28)
Just a thought but you might want to consider a older luxman integrated ( just a bit older in series..maybe a 590) to try class a output power as I think this unit is class ab. Don't be fooled by the lowest looking wattage of class a. It's more than you think and I think even better. Even more refinement. These integrateds are quite good and scale up with better sources and speakers as well😀
Any chance you could review the Vincent audio sv 237 mk?
I will see if I can get a sample.
I would also be interested in that review
And the schiit mani phono preamp
Great sound! 👍
What happened to the coffee table you were using for an audio stand a few weeks ago?
Back to coffee table because my turntable didn’t work well with it.
Hi. What is better ? B&W 706 S2 or MONITOR AUDIO Gold 100 6G ?
I like 706 S2 better, thanks
May I ask? After watching a lot of your video, I notice, you only Interested on bookshelf speakers. Why do you choose bookshelf over floor standers? Coz I’m in a dilemma choosing between both.
I like the way bookshelf speakers reproduce the sound with better stereo image and holographic sound signature, good quality bookshelf speakers are great if you don’t listen very loud but if you have big space then tower speakers may be better choice.
Initially I just wanted a good headphone to listen to music as I can’t go crazy on volume with stereo speakers. Can only listen to music after work which is late night 90% of the time. So this means I don’t need my speaker to play loud. Just low to normal listening volume. But I don’t like the idea of having sound inside of my head, I want my soundstage to be in front of me. That’s where my interest shift to stereo speakers.
Thanks for your advice. It’s really help me to make my decision that suit to my listening style.
It’s just that, many says floor stander will give better dynamic and better sense of scale and I don’t even know what that means or do I need it or not since I only will be playing music at low volume.
Just moved to a bigger room and went Klipsch 820 floorstanders, and I ain't going back. Paired it with the 120 12" sub in a 2.1 system. Share it with my HT using HT bypass, I have the P5 that Thanbamar used to have, paired with the A-23.
Yes floor standing speakers are great for dynamic and and scale but that quality is more noticeable at higher volume levels and I think good quality bookshelf speakers with class AB amps will give you the best sound quality for your need.
Well, not the SAME P5 anyway.
Sounds good. Is it better than the Yamaha AS2100? If so, should I sell mine and get the Luxman? What is the pros and cons?
i would attach rubber rollers so u can move it around easy!
Wow.. Luxman, tons of power! First I can feel the strong power in it. Very good presentation of wide, warm and detial. Some say the new Triangle Borea BR03 are good speaker for it's price. Hope you to review it.
So far sounds really really excellent, thanks for the video..all around sounds really amazing this one and the L509X model, and I'm at the moment only listening through my little baby a JBLxtreme 2 blue tooth speaker , so so unfortunately I'm missing alot..but yet ALOT to my ears come through and it's been exciting/thrilling..I'm wondering how would it sound with other non easy listening songs/music ,wowww again thanks for sharing.
What is all the equipment and where can I get track 3?
which DAC is the best for Luxman?
I think the Luxman is too good for these B&W speakers.
This B&W is well suited to this amplifier, I may go up to Diamond in the future.
There is no such thing as being too good. Most if not all speakers will benefit from better amplification. B&W all the more. I see alot of comments on how good the Luxman is. Seems that alot of pple fail to see the fact that no matter how good the amp is, if the speakers in question are not up to scratch, the overall sound will still be subpar.
Do you feel any increase of quality with this luxman amp?
Yes in some ways but not significant I may have to go up higher than this fir what I want.
@@Tharbamar
The Luxman is quite high-end. You might be able to get small gains in one or two areas by going up another price rung, but IMO, to really surpass this level of integrated, the only answer is separates, possibly even monoblocks. You could fit a small monoblock on the floor behind each speaker and have the preamp where you your Luxman currently resides.
The monoblocks don't necessarily have to be expensive, much of the advantage simply comes from the greater separation of the circuitry.
Am sorry but the acoustics seems not quite right. also I feel speakers not up to the amp
This one or marantz pm ki ruby?
Sounds so open 👍🏼
This may be THE amp for my Harbeth Monitor 30.2s.
I know Harbeth has used Luxman integrated amps in their showroom at various shows
They also use Hegel 360s.
More details realism than denon...but hope it doesnt get annoying long term that it loses subtlety and delicacy. I think focal 906 is better match w denon.
Well, it seems that now you are ready for the Accuphase E-800 Stereo Amplifier lol
I could dream about it.
Apparently, it seems to have a great sound. What about coherence, rythm, dynamics, stereo image, how does it compare to your former Denon, generally speaking, and 'til now ?
It does provide a bit more refinement but every thing else is comparable I will have comparison video in the a few weeks. Thanks
Personally, it lacks the separation of the layers of the sound. A bit muffled and lacks the clarify between the kids and high. But it may be because cannot hear I’m person or does not come across well on RUclips.
Hi Sir, I see you have Mariah Carey Vinyl. I am a big fan of Mariah, Do u mind to do a recording demo for “ we belong together”? I am a owner 685 S2, thinking of upgrading to either 706 or 705 S2. May I seek for ur advice pls..
Is that a squeezebox being used as a digital source? Thanks!
Sounds really good. You should consider trying some tube amps in your search for your next Amp.
isn't the amp too pricey relative to the speaker?
Do you know how much they sell in Japan?
@@Tharbamar how much would that be? if ur in jp, great deals on used accuphase are to be had... i'm using an e560, great sound, will never go back...
the cable lifters are gone
I still have them and will use them again when I feel like I need them because they’re technically beneficial but may not be able tell the difference in sound.
the improvement is too obvious !!
What or who is more strange, interesting: The one who thinks he could convey the sound of a hifi system via youtube or those who are listening to this over youtube & their computers.
The bass buzzes too much for me and the highs are too pronounced for me. In my opinion, this is not due to the Luxman, but to the B&W speakers.
Please try basic headphones like Sony MDR-7506 or even Apple ear buds to get closer to actual playback.
@@Tharbamar I use a Sony MDR-XB700
@@Tharbamar I use a Sony MDR-XB700
That’s bass heavy can you have, XB stands for extra bass.
@@Tharbamar It may be that XB is too bass-heavy, but I think I'm not a B&W fan. I really liked the Focal Aria 906 you presented, only with the B&W I do not get warm.
Las amo 😍
I think this amp is a little too etched, lacking body and warmth in the mid range. Yamaha and Musical Fidelity provide better value. Can hear some colouration on strings.
Luxman, by nature, don't have a warm sound. It's analytic, as everybody calls it. And that's exactly what made me love it.
@@Ledones New age !! Not all colored up
I dont know but i feel that theyre not a good match. They sounded a bit dirty and clinical. Im not being an asshole here but i really feel the amp and speaker do not compliment each other.
I like the Luxman but I must have a step down transformer from 120v to 100v for the amp to work in the U.S.
Молодец, на разных жанрах прогнал, а то дудочки включат, а как передаёт динамику на басах, думай сам
Para musica electronica no me gusta la configuracion,para la demas musica si.
tharbamar I did not like the highs on these combination. spaciousness is good and bass. I can not wait for your yamaha and b&w combi. I guessyamaha would tame your b&w down a bit.
The sound is very good - full, free, without distortions, very expensive. Even with shit-speakers like the 706s.
I do like 2:00 amp but those speakers has to go they sound like $100 speakers man if they're cheap you need klipsch for your speakers
not impress with the first song.
It sounds muddy.
It is hard to judge YoutTube audio channel but, overall, this was all too bright for me ! Not incisive but cold and lacking in warmth. But my taste in sound is skewed. No metal, ceramics and precious stones for my ears !
Change the speakers please i dont like this 706 s2 e lesson on store is shitt for the price better elac or dynaudio or audio vector,revel etc b& w is chinese shitt
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