After decades of dealing with, and mostly enjoying tube separates, despite costly maintenance and upgrades, and later tube integrateds, I decided to try getting off the tube roller coaster. Based on a review by, and an email exchange with, the estimable Jeff Dorgay of Tone, I decided to purchase a Luxman 550 AXii early this year. The wait was long but the amp finally arrived a couple of weeks ago, and after about 200 hours run-in time, I'm happy to say, that Jeff's review and wise counsel proved to be spot on. The Lux is a perfect choice for me at this point in my life. I suppose that if the 590 AXii had still been in production, I likely would have gone that route, but I'm completely happy with the 550.
Oh, speakers are Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage.
Happy listening to all.
Oh, speakers are Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage.
Happy listening to all.