Mark Levinson Nº383

[Ninanina]

In recent years at shows I have heard ML quite a bit. But it is ALWAYS partnered with JBL.

The one set up that really worked was at Munich 2018 where ML was driving JBL 4367. Killer, I thought. But that is contemporary ML, not a 383, which is from a while back now. Which is not to deride it.

Not much help, just sayin'.

You're in the same boat as me, Bev. Unsure how the Luxman will work with my Apogees. More than prepared to pass it on if not.

Absolutely Justin..

I have nothing to loose by trying the ML and then to 'pass it on' if I don't get on with it..

What Luxman do you have, or have coming ?

[User211]

M-800A Bev. Check Justin & Jerry thread.

[Ninanina]

M-800A Bev. Check Justin & Jerry thread.

That's looks a super amp Justin... very nice.. and hopefully enough 'grunt' for the Apogees to shine..

I did look at Luxman but nothing was available at a 'reasonable' cost...

Do you have the Luxman already or are you waiting delivery Justin ?

[User211]

That's looks a super amp Justin... very nice.. and hopefully enough 'grunt' for the Apogees to shine..

I did look at Luxman but nothing was available at a 'reasonable' cost...

Do you have the Luxman already or are you waiting delivery Justin ?

Getting it tomorrow. Looking forward to hooking it up.

I had an L-435 for a while. This should be rather better.

[Ninanina]

Getting it tomorrow. Looking forward to hooking it up.

I know what it's like getting something new Justin

I really hope the Luxman is what you are looking for and will suit your speakers well...

I'm like a kid with a new toy.... I know that's sad but there you go...

Strangely I'm looking forward to getting the ML probably more than anything else I've owned... can't explain why though.... It might be because it's such a complete departure from anything else I've had in the system before....

[User211]

I'm just trying another amp for the hell of it. I have two sets of monoblocks anyway.

I like having a solid state and a valve option permanently.

So if the Luxman beats the Accuphase then they maybe up for sale. Or vice versa.

[Ninanina]

The ML 383 weighs in at about 30kg... ish

I have no idea if my Alphason A5-G audio unit can support that weight..

I've contacted Alphason but not heard back as yet

So I think I'll have to place the 383 on the bottom glass shelf just in case... but would much prefer it on the upper shelves to be honest...

[Barry]

The ML 383 weighs in at about 30kg... ish

I have no idea if my Alphason A5-G audio unit can support that weight..

I've contacted Alphason but not heard back as yet

So I think I'll have to place the 383 on the bottom glass shelf just in case... but would much prefer it on the upper shelves to be honest...

Each of my ML monoblocks weigh 30kg apiece. They can be lifted/moved by one person, but ideally two is better. Take care when lifting Bev.

[Ninanina]

Each of my ML monoblocks weigh 30kg apiece. They can be lifted/moved by one person, but idaelly two is better. Take care when lifting Bev.

Thank's Barry... I didn't know you owned ML stuff..

The 383 has rear handles for lifting...

As I mentioned I might have to grab the first 'fit' looking guy passing by to help me lift the ML though as I'm sure Colin is not up to it...

What ML's do you have ??

[Barry]

Mine are ML-2s, 25W pure class A; so that works out at 1.2kg/watt! They also have lifting handles front and rear, but I wouldn't want to lift/place them off the floor.

Next time you are out, look for a muscular builder and say in your best Mae West voice "do you want to come on up and listen to my hi-fi?". Failing that, as a sailing woman, commandeer a local friendly 'deck gorilla'.