Luxman L-595ASE
The L-595ASE brings pure Class A poise to music, pairing finely resolved texture with low-noise precision and effortless drive. StereoLife Magazine highlights its clarity, while ecoustics underscores its robust power supply, 88-step attenuator, MM/MC phono stage, and exceptionally substantial construction—a compelling analogue-focused integrated.
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Just Okay
Sound Quality
68/100
Build Quality
84/100
Features Connectivity
88/100
Value for Money
85/100
Pros
Pure Class A circuitry and ODNF-u feedback design support exceptionally clear, low-distortion, finely textured sound.
Oversized regulated transformer and separate filter capacitors deliver instant, effortless power; output is stable into 2 ohms.
LECUA1000 provides precise 88-step volume control with minimized distortion, alongside MM/MC phono and balanced-input flexibility.
The 29kg anti-resonant chassis, cast-iron feet, and carefully finished aluminum exterior reflect unusually substantial build quality.
Cons
There are no built-in digital inputs, streaming features, or headphone connectivity, so digital-source systems require external components.
The $11,995 price places it firmly in specialist high-end territory.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 68/100
The supplied coverage highlights textural clarity, low distortion and the appeal of pure Class A operation. It offers little independent listening detail on tonal balance or stereo imaging, however, so those aspects remain less clearly documented.
Transparency Resolution
88/100
Both supplied articles describe the amplifier as delivering “stunning textural clarity,” supported by references to low distortion, improved error detection and a low-noise attenuator. These claims point to a clean, finely resolved presentation, although the coverage does not provide extended comparative listening impressions.
Tonal Balance Musicality
50/100
The supplied coverage says little about tonal balance, instrumental timbre, warmth, neutrality or long-session listening comfort.
Dynamics
85/100
Ecoustics cites an oversized regulated transformer, separate filter capacitors and “instant, effortless power.” Its 30W pure-Class-A rating into 8 ohms, 60W into 4 ohms and stated 2-ohm stability suggest substantial control for an amplifier of this type, though there is no detailed audition account of large-scale musical peaks.
Soundstage Imaging
50/100
The supplied coverage does not discuss soundstage width or depth, image focus, layering or image stability.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
84/100
The available material identifies substantial construction elements, including density-gradient cast-iron feet, large speaker relays and a 29kg chassis. It also describes carefully finished aluminum panels, but provides no independent assessment of long-term reliability or internal fit and finish.
Features Connectivity
88/100
The L-595ASE combines balanced line input, MM/MC phono capability, pre-out and main-in connections, tone controls and a remote control. Its 88-step LECUA1000 electronic attenuator and direct input-selection switches add useful operational refinement, although it omits digital inputs, streaming and headphone connectivity.
Value for Money
85/100
The supplied coverage lists a $11,995 suggested retail price and positions the L-595ASE as a limited-edition, 100-unit North American model. None of the reviews directly compares its performance or facilities with competing amplifiers at that price, so there is limited evidence on how compelling the purchase is against its peers.
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Specifications
- Rated output
- 30W + 30W (8Ω),60W + 60W (4Ω)
- Input sensitivity /input impedance
- PHONO (MM) : 2.5mV / 47kΩPHONO (MC) : 0.3mV / 100ΩLINE : 180mV / 47kΩBAL.LINE : 180mV / 55kΩMAIN IN : 550mV / 47kΩ
- Output voltage / output impedance
- PRE OUT: 1V / 600kΩ
- Frequency response
- PHONO: 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.5dB)LINE: 20Hz to 100kHz (within -3.0dB)
- Total harmonic distortion
- 0.007% or less (8Ω, 1kHz)0.06% or less (8Ω, 20Hz to 20kHz)
- S/N ratio (IHF-A)
- PHONO (MM) : 91dB or morePHONO (MC) : 75dB or moreLINE : 105dB or more
- Volume adjustment
- New LECUA1000
- Amplification circuit
- ODNF-u
- Output configuration
- Bipolar 3-parallel push-pull
- Damping factor
- 370
- Max. amount of tone control
- BASS: ±8dB at 100HzTREBLE: ±8dB at 10kHz
- Power supply
- 230V~(50Hz) / 115V~(60Hz)
- Power consumption
- 330W,230W (under no signal), 0.4W (at standby)
- External dimensions
- 440 (W) x 193 (H) x 462 (D) mmfront side knob of 19mm and rear side terminal of 36mm included in depth
- Net weight
- 29.0kg (main unit)
- Accessories
- Remote control (RA-17A)
- Speaker terminal Supported Y-lug terminal dimension
- Width of part a: 16mm or lessWidth of part b: 7mm or more* Connection may not be performed depending on the shape of the Y-lug terminal.
Manufacturer's Description — Luxman
ODNF and LECUALatest circuit
The L-595A SPECIAL EDITION incorporates the finest of LUXMAN’s latest circuit technologies. Our original ODNF feedback circuit, which achieves the highest initial slew rate, has evolved into the latest ODNF-u version with improved error detection circuitry. The volume control section uses the new LECUA1000 88-step electronically controlled attenuator, which minimizes sound quality deterioration at low levels, and a discrete buffer that increases the driving force of the preamplifier circuit. Copper-clad steel shielding protects the transmission path of delicate signals from external noise. The copper alloy RCA terminals have the conductivity of copper and hardness of brass.*LECUA : Luxman Electronically Controlled Ultimate Attenuator*ODNF : Only Distortion Negative Feedback
Commitment to Pure Class AFor irreplaceable musical expression
The L-595A SPECIAL EDITION operates in pure class A mode, eliminating crossover distortion during amplification. A rated output of 30W + 30W (8Ω) is generated by the power amplifier circuits. It's 3 stage Darlington equipped, triple paralleled push-pull configuration greatly improves S/N ratio and high-frequency distortion characteristics, bestowing a textural clarity and the drivability of a pre and power amplifier combination. The power supply section features a large, highly regulated power transformer with independent left and right channel high-capacity filter capacitors which combine to supply instantaneous power with great stability. And unique, vibration damped constructions are employed throughout. Large speaker relays with very low resistance achieve low impedance at the speaker terminals. All of these technologies contribute to achieve the finest level of musical expression expected from a pure class A product.
Unique LUXMAN design details and knowhowApplying accumulated LUXMAN technologies developed over decades
Design methods and housing structures are major factors that affect sound quality and timbre. Our goal was to design levels of deep musicality for the L-595A SPECIAL EDITION. The joint input/output circuit board is peel-coated without resistant green film coating which can cause high-frequency noise components. Smooth, rounded trace rounded trace patterns connect points on the custom-made, gold plated peel-coat circuit board.
A substantial and exceptional stereo integrated amplifierMulti-functionality and convenience
The L-595A SPECIAL EDITION combines the quality of a separate amplifier and preamp with the functionality of integrated amplifiers into a single unit. The built-in phono amplifier, with MM/MC compatibility, allows you to enjoy superb analog record playback. The unit features electronically controlled bass/treble tone controls and a volume-linked loudness function that matches human hearing characteristics. There are also perfect applications for different listening environments, such as a bi-amp configuration with an added power amplifier and the SEPARATE function that enables coexistence with the surround environment of an AV amplifier. In addition, we have included our premium RA-17A aluminum remote controller that can also operate compatible CD/SACD players.
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