Luxman In The House

[blackraven]

I got my Luxman DA-06 today. A big thank you to every one's suggestions that led me to this DAC. Right off the bat it sounds great, I can't wait till it breaks in. It is extremely analog sounding. It is smooth, liquid, musical and has just the right amount of warmth. There is no glare, harshness or digital edge. It clearly is not a Sabre based DAC. The midrange has weight, depth and transparency. I am surprised that more people don't own this DAC. It is a perfect match for my system. It even reduces ssssibilantsss.

Right now I am listening the Power Of One by Paul de Benedicts from my CDP via digital coax. The piano is so natural sounding. The notes have fullness and air at the same time. I wish that I did not have to work the next 5 days or I would be planted in my sofa drinking wine and listening my music collection.

More later,

Larry

[Jack in Wilmington]

I got my Luxman DA-06 today. A big thank you to every one's suggestions that led me to this DAC. Right off the bat it sounds great, I can't wait till it breaks in. It is extremely analog sounding. It is smooth, liquid, musical and has just the right amount of warmth. There is no glare, harshness or digital edge. It clearly is not a Sabre based DAC. The midrange has weight, depth and transparency. I am surprised that more people don't own this DAC. It is a perfect match for my system. It even reduces ssssibilantsss.

Right now I am listening the Power Of One by Paul de Benedicts from my CDP via digital coax. The piano is so natural sounding. The notes have fullness and air at the same time. I wish that I did not have to work the next 5 days or I would be planted in my sofa drinking wine and listening my music collection.

More later,

Larry

We can almost see the smile on your face. Congrats

[blackraven]

Jack, I can honestly say that I am done with my system. I finally have the sound that I have been after. I was thinking that I was going to have to get new speakers. My only new addition is a Rane ME60 dual 31 band graphic equalizer that I bought for $120 used and a modified Behringer Ultra Curve DEQ2496 that some one is giving to me for free to help remove the midbass hump that my Maggies have in my room.

I was also thinking about upgrading my Vinyl gear but the Luxman sounds so analog and like vinyl that there is no point.

Larry

[Mr Peabody]

your description makes me wish I could hear one.

[Feanor]

Good stuff. Seems like you have made an excellent choice considering the rest of your system and your personal taste. Congrats.

Let us know any further impressions you may have.

[frenchmon]

congrats Raven! Can you post pics of your entire system?

[Feanor]

Good stuff. Seems like you have made an excellent choice considering the rest of your system and your personal taste. Congrats.

I think most of us here understand the equipment choice is (1) a matter of taste, and (2) a matter of complementing the other components in one's system.

HERE, for example, are comments by AbeCollins on Audio Asylum pertaining to the Luxman DA-06, Wavelength Brick v3 USB DAC, and the Ayre QB-9 DSD.

[blackraven]

I think most of us here understand the equipment choice is (1) a matter of taste, and (2) a matter of complementing the other components in one's system.

HERE, for example, are comments by AbeCollins on Audio Asylum pertaining to the Luxman DA-06, Wavelength Brick v3 USB DAC, and the Ayre QB-9 DSD.

I agree 100%. I also agree with what the guy said about the Luxman. You do sacrifice a little detail for its very liquid sound. For me it works. There is no fatigue, grain or digital edge. It is very analog in its sound. I can play older CD's without being irritated after a while. For the type of music I listen too it works.

If you have a system that leans to the brighter side of neutral or if you like a lot of older recorded music, or if you want a rich, full, musical sound then the Luxman may be just the ticket. It sounds so different from the current crop of Sabre DAC's. It does share some similarities to the Hugo Chord, Marantz NA-11s1 and Bricasti M1 in its musicality, warmth and liquid sound. If you are looking for the last word in detail, resolution and a light airy midrange then look else where.

I use to crave the last word in detail, air and transparency but as my system has evolved I found that there can be too much detail which can sound edgy, unnatural and fatiguing. I may get tired of the Luxman but I will keep my AVA DAC in the system if I crave more detail. The perfect solution would be to get a Bricasti but It cost almost double of what the Luxman sells for.

[Feanor]

I agree 100%. I also agree with what the guy said about the Luxman. You do sacrifice a little detail for its very liquid sound. For me it works. There is no fatigue, grain or digital edge. It is very analog in its sound. I can play older CD's without being irritated after a while. For the type of music I listen too it works.

If you have a system that leans to the brighter side of neutral or if you like a lot of older recorded music, or if you want a rich, full, musical sound then the Luxman may be just the ticket. It sounds so different from the current crop of Sabre DAC's. It does share some similarities to the Hugo Chord, Marantz NA-11s1 and Bricasti M1 in its musicality, warmth and liquid sound. If you are looking for the last word in detail, resolution and a light airy midrange then look else where.

I use to crave the last word in detail, air and transparency but as my system has evolved I found that there can be too much detail which can sound edgy, unnatural and fatiguing. I may get tired of the Luxman but I will keep my AVA DAC in the system if I crave more detail. The perfect solution would be to get a Bricasti but It cost almost double of what the Luxman sells for.

I think we totally agree in principle. In my case I lean more to the detail, air, and transparency, possibly because I listen to a lot of large-scale orchestra and choral works.

On component matching, Pass Lab amp, like yours, is pretty great for transparency but isn't especially warm; my ARC LS9 preamp is also not warm but neutral and detailed; further, my Schiit Bifrost Uber is very airy & transparent (for a mid-range DAC) but isn't warm. I would probably appreciate a DAC with a touch of warmth but without sacrificing much in detail. The Ayre QB-9 DSD sounds about right based on Abe's comments; unfortunately it is beyond my reach financially for the foreseeable.

[Mr Peabody]

Abe seemed to speak well about Harley's DAC. That may be one for you to look at Feanor.

Although I don't see it mentioned a lot any more, Benchmark seemed to be the buzz amonst some at Axpona.

[thekid]

Congrats BR for achieving audio bliss.
I will second Frenchmon's request for pics😃

[blackraven]

Thanks guys, I will post pic's thursday or friday.