Luxman 507s

markaudio · 28th March 2009, 10:33 PM

Hi,
I've got the opportunity to buy a Luxman 507s. Its around 9 years old in mint condition. I've searched the net, but there's not much information about this amp.

I like to run our full range audio drivers on a variety of amplification so I'm keen to know more about this model.

Any information and opinion is much welcomed.

Thanks

Mark.

Bonsai · 29th March 2009, 04:59 AM

Buy it!

planet10 · 29th March 2009, 05:21 AM

It sure looks pretty... current versions that look like this one are getting very good reviews. If the price is good i'd grab it... it certainly should be a top notch representive a specific portion of the audio amplifier spectrum it sits in.

All i could find on the net is this http://www.kogerer.ru/subj/507s.html

Does it have a 116/220 V switch?

dave

markaudio · 29th March 2009, 12:24 PM

Hi Bonsai & Dave- Ummmmph - its that good.

I can get it for around $1,500 USD, looks very good at this price. Thinking what else is available at the price.

My current collection is:

Tube:
Im currently running Alpair 5 and 6 in BR test boxes with:
Brian Cherry's Joplin (4X 2a4 DHT) converted to power amp. A few cap upgrades and other bits:
http://www.diyhifisupply.com/?q=node/313
Spark SC1 pre-amp - 1st generation pre from Spark, later known as Cayin. (I like this pre.)

Solid
A. Y. Denshi - Japan, custom built 10 watt, sweet delicate sound running the Alps 5 and 6
http://www.ay-denshi.com/elsound-amp.html
http://www.ay-denshi.com/elsound-newitem.html
Sansui Au a907Dr - fine solid state - operating in direct function. Running CHR-70 and Alpair 10
I try not to move it, kills my back as it weighs 33Kg.
http://www.audio-heritage.jp/SANSUI/...lpha907dr.html

Source side is
Denon DCD 3000 CD + one of Derek Shek's DAC's (Phillips 1543 chip) . Also learning to use Apple Lossless (with Advice from Dave and others - thanks)

I'm in need of running more amp configurations as try outs on the various drivers in different cab designs + driver prototypes (if only there 48 hours in a day!)

All suggestions welcomed.

Thanks

Mark.

planet10 · 29th March 2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by markaudio
Brian Cherry's Joplin (4X 2a4 DHT)

2A3

dave

markaudio · 29th March 2009, 10:39 PM

Apologies, my typing skills aren't the best.

Yes 2a3 on Brian's amp.

vinylkid58 · 5th September 2009, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markaudio

Sansui Au a907Dr - fine solid state - operating in direct function. Running CHR-70 and Alpair 10.I try not to move it, kills my back as it weighs 33Kg.
http://www.audio-heritage.jp/SANSUI/...lpha907dr.html

That's a beautiful piece. Too bad that amp weighs as much as a bar fridge.

Jeff

29th March 2009, 04:59 AM	#2
Bonsai diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Taipei, Taiwan	Buy it! __________________ bonsai http://www.hifisonix.com/

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planet10 frugal-phile(tm) diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Victoria, BC, NA, Sol III Blog Entries: 4	It sure looks pretty... current versions that look like this one are getting very good reviews. If the price is good i'd grab it... it certainly should be a top notch representive a specific portion of the audio amplifier spectrum it sits in. All i could find on the net is this http://www.kogerer.ru/subj/507s.html Does it have a 116/220 V switch? dave __________________ community sites t-linespeakers.org, frugal-horn.com ........ commercial site planet10-HiFi p10-hifi forum here at diyA

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29th March 2009, 12:24 PM	#4
markaudio diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2008	Hi Bonsai & Dave- Ummmmph - its that good. I can get it for around $1,500 USD, looks very good at this price. Thinking what else is available at the price. My current collection is: Tube: Im currently running Alpair 5 and 6 in BR test boxes with: Brian Cherry's Joplin (4X 2a4 DHT) converted to power amp. A few cap upgrades and other bits: http://www.diyhifisupply.com/?q=node/313 Spark SC1 pre-amp - 1st generation pre from Spark, later known as Cayin. (I like this pre.) Solid A. Y. Denshi - Japan, custom built 10 watt, sweet delicate sound running the Alps 5 and 6 http://www.ay-denshi.com/elsound-amp.html http://www.ay-denshi.com/elsound-newitem.html Sansui Au a907Dr - fine solid state - operating in direct function. Running CHR-70 and Alpair 10 I try not to move it, kills my back as it weighs 33Kg. http://www.audio-heritage.jp/SANSUI/...lpha907dr.html Source side is Denon DCD 3000 CD + one of Derek Shek's DAC's (Phillips 1543 chip) . Also learning to use Apple Lossless (with Advice from Dave and others - thanks) I'm in need of running more amp configurations as try outs on the various drivers in different cab designs + driver prototypes (if only there 48 hours in a day!) All suggestions welcomed. Thanks Mark.

29th March 2009, 10:39 PM	#6
markaudio diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2008	Apologies, my typing skills aren't the best. Yes 2a3 on Brian's amp.

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