Luxman L 590 AXII Review 2

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LUXMAN
L-59OAX MKII

Reviewed: June 20 | 6 issue

WORLD AWARDS

' t might be retro in looks with lines of
buttons and two big. illuminated power
meters 7 but there's nothing old-fash-

1 ioned about the delicious sound of

f the Luxman L-59OAX MKII integrated

L, i amplifier.

Biased into Class A operation up to
30Watts. it can deliver I60 Watts in Class
A/B if the occasion demands, so will drive
just about any loudspeakenAnd it does so
with authority - producing a smooth, rich
sound with plenty of clarity and life On Led
Zeppelins Whole Lotta Love' the bass line
was punchy and tuneful while Jimmy Page's
guitar riff stopped and started with no smear,

While the Luxman likes to rock it also
has a great sense of delicacy. giving female
vocals superb atmosphere.

There's a built high-quality headphone out. defeatable
tone controls and two pairs of loudspeaker
outputs

It all adds up to a hugely impressive
package that not only looks good but sounds
sublime too.

For the original review, see page 28.

www.hi-fiwmld.co.uk JANUARY 2017 Hl-Fl WORLD