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Luxman L-505u – Starter System Perfection

The Luxman L-505u is a fantastic anchor for a high quality, no fuss, hifi system. With 100 wpc on tap, multiple inputs (including a single balanced input) tone controls, and an on board MM/MC phono, you’re on your way. Even if you aren’t doing a starter system – add a streamer, a turntable and your favorite speakers. Call it a day and enjoy.

These Luxman receivers have to be seen and heard to be believed. Being that Luxman is an evolutionary company, even though there is a new version of the 505u, this one still sounds fantastic. The built in power amplifier section can produce 100 wats per channel into 8 ohms and 140 into 4 ohms. What you aren’t getting here that you get in the bigger receivers is the bigger power supply and additional headroom they provide, due to larger power supplies and a more robust output stage.

However, matched to a nice pair of moderate sensitivity speakers, if you don’t need to blast your music to concert hall levels, the sheer quality of the music delivered by the 505u with really surprise you. The phono stage is excellent, and the overall build quality is identical to the $10k Luxman amplifiers.

And those meters! Super cool. What’s not to enjoy? This might be one of the best values going for a tick under $2,600.

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