Detailed, cohesive and powerful performance lacking nothing in subtlety, Plenty of power, Control and composure, Excellent build and finish, Generous range of features,
Headphone output could be better,
Overall, though, we're deeply impressed by the L-509X.On the surface it might present like an expensive retro throwback, but it's so much more than that. It has a blend of build, features and performance that's hard to better at anywhere near this price.I...
The Luxman L-509X is a beautiful component that produces beautiful sound. Sonically it does it all, in a way that doesn't draw attention away from your favorite recordings; and in terms of user enjoyment, it will draw you right to it. Nor can I think of a...
Published: 2018-05-03, Author: Ken , review by: stereophile.com
In the mid-2000s, when I bought my Shindo Laboratory Allegro preamp and Haut-Brion power amp, that was, for me, the amplification endgame: I'd arrived at my final destination. The Shindos' traits of naturalness, tonal richness, flow, and superb dedication...
