kboe
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Have you read the 6moons review of the Luxman?
Have you read the 6moons review of the Luxman?
I just picked up my Luxman SQ-N100 today and I've been listening to it this evening with my HD800 w/Blue Dragon cable. Its not even burned in yet but it sounds absolutely fantastic. Srajan in his 6 Moons review of this amp got it right. He puts the Luxman at the very top of his list and he owns among others, the WA5 with upgrades and premium tubes. I've owned the HD800 for well over a year and I've been using my Zana Deux SE and SPL Phonitor to drive it and both of these amps are well regarded by most here as being a good match for the HD800. Well the Luxman is better than my other 2 amps with the 800 and not by a small margin. Tonight was the first time that I have listened for hours at a time to the HD800 and not been irritated atleast a little bit by its lean character. The sound with the HD800/N100 combination was rich and warm but at the same time transparent with excellent toe tapping pace, rhythm and timing. All of this with just the stock tubes.
The build quality of the Luxman is first rate. It is one solid piece that is built like a tank but with the craftsmenship of a Swiss watch. Not only is this an excellent sounding amp but it is a great value too. The N100 is a fully functional integrated amp that has a MM phono stage and a remote control. Another reason I picked the Luxman is because I have a local dealer that has served me well in the past and he gave me a great deal. I need to start a separate thread and maybe post some pictures of this amp because I think buyers should consider it if they are shopping in this price range or even if they have budgeted much more.
I just picked up my Luxman SQ-N100 today and I've been listening to it this evening with my HD800 w/Blue Dragon cable. Its not even burned in yet but it sounds absolutely fantastic. Srajan in his 6 Moons review of this amp got it right. He puts the Luxman at the very top of his list and he owns among others, the WA5 with upgrades and premium tubes. I've owned the HD800 for well over a year and I've been using my Zana Deux SE and SPL Phonitor to drive it and both of these amps are well regarded by most here as being a good match for the HD800. Well the Luxman is better than my other 2 amps with the 800 and not by a small margin. Tonight was the first time that I have listened for hours at a time to the HD800 and not been irritated atleast a little bit by its lean character. The sound with the HD800/N100 combination was rich and warm but at the same time transparent with excellent toe tapping pace, rhythm and timing. All of this with just the stock tubes.
Oh my God you give week school girl knees. I cant wait to graduate to buy one! ENJOY THE HELL OUT OF IT FOR US!