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    Just purchased a Dynavector 17DX

    The Karat 17DX is a totally new cart compared to it's previous models. I'm sure there are plenty of excellent carts out there. But I'm totally satisfied w/my Karat.
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    Just purchased a Dynavector 17DX

    This cart is on a different level. Much more detail on the secondary background instruments and voices. Extremely quiet. Surface noise on a properly cleaned record is very good. Just like the 20xl2 it took about 50 Hours to break in. If you like the Dynavector sound you'll get more of it.
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    L550AX phono cartridge matching

    I'd look at the Hanna Carts the EL series starts at $475 and the ES series is at $750. Also the Dynavector 10x5 High output MC cart.
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    Just purchased a Dynavector 17DX

    I'm getting it installed on Tuesday. It's going on my Luxman PD-171. The phono is in my Luxman CL38U SE. I'm wondering how long the break in period will be. This is an upgrade over my current Dynavector 20XL2.
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    Luxman 509X and DA-06

    Fantastic I'd like to hear your impressions.
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    Luxman 509X and DA-06

    The 509x is a big favorite. And it can compete w/the more expensive gear. Also they have a lot of fans w/the the 590 which is a 30 wpc class A integrated. It gives out a bit warmer sound. Luxman has since taking over USA distribution lowered prices and have been aggressive in bringing new...
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    Luxman 509X and DA-06

    The phono really sold me. When I demoed the 38 at home the first record I put down on my TT was Black Magic Woman. W/the CJ ET3-SE it always sounded flat. I blamed it on a poor pressing. W/the Luxman tube phono the music came alive. It took me about 30 seconds to determine I had to have this...
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    Luxman 509X and DA-06

    I'm curious if your going to use the balanced inputs. The SE doesn't have them. If you do; does it bring the sound to a higher level?
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    Luxman 509X and DA-06

    Congrats on the purchase! Should match up very nicely w/your Special 40's. The preamp runs rather cool. Not any warmer than most solid state units. you should get long life out of the tubes. In a recent Stereophile article on the new version of the Klipschorn Art Dudley tried 3 tube amps a 16K...
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    Luxman 509X and DA-06

    I've had the 38se for over a year and a half. The sound is clear and dynamic. The top end detailed and not harsh. Really improved the sound of Tidal. Right now I'm using a Bluesound Node w/a RME ADI-2 DAC. My Cambridge Audio 752 BD player is also hooked up to the RME. I have a Bryston 2.5 SST2...
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    Luxman 509X and DA-06

    I use a Cambridge Audio BD-752 universal player. Both the Cambridge Audio player and the Bluesound Node are hooked up to a RME ADI-2 DAC. However my favorite source is my Luxman PD-171A TT. I sold my outboard phono as the Luxman internal phono was much better.
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    Luxman 509X and DA-06

    The C-1000 all tube preamp is coming. It will be priced around 16K. Also recently heard the new Luxman SQN-150 integrated tube amp. Only about 11" wide. Has a built in SS MM/MC phono. Heard it w/a pair of Forte III's and a Clearaudio Concept TT. Just $2750 for the integrated. Also they have a...

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