Amplifiers with meeters

erniejade
erniejade Posts: 6,321
edited April 2012 in 2 Channel Audio
Besides sunfire carver, integra, and McIntosh, is there other higher end amplifiers with power meeters or some type of VU meeter? I am thinking about changing amps and i am a sucker for a meeter!

I am actually thinking about trying out a Classe since I have never owned one before but, no meeters!

Please note, by higher end, i am not talking about kenwood, or a pioneer spec type amp.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2012
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    Luxman Integrated amps have meters, hope your pockets are deep though.....this one is on my "wish list."
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited April 2012
    That is absolutely sexy.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2012
    It doesn't play music, music just drips out of it. It will be mine one day.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,804
    edited April 2012
    That Luxman is a fine amplifier (avec or sans meters).
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited April 2012
    Nice kenwood look to it!!
    accuphase is another one that has used i found looking like the p500L actully it looks like they accuphase has a lot of them.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2012
    That one eats accuphases and poops kenwoods. kidding bro....but not really. :)
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited April 2012
    you can pick up the 505 luxman for 3500$. actually it sounds $$ but if you think about it, 1500 for the pre 1500 for the amp basically if its that good, isnt that outragous...
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited April 2012
    the AII versions however class A $$$$ of the 505 or the 590 AII version are a little out of my range.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2012
    505U (pictured above) is $3700 thru Music direct, and it's the cheapest model.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited April 2012
    steveinaz wrote: »
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    Luxman Integrated amps have meters, hope your pockets are deep though.....this one is on my "wish list."

    These can be had for $2500 on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/LUXMAN-L-505U-Integrated-Amplifier-/200723743473?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ebc1142f1#ht_6041wt_915
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited April 2012
    steveinaz wrote: »
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    Luxman Integrated amps have meters, hope your pockets are deep though.....this one is on my "wish list."

    He is looking for amps with 'meeters', not meters, or meaters. :smile:
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,561
    edited April 2012
    They have meeters at Walmart.....oh wait, that's greeters, sorry. :mrgreen:
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited April 2012
    I heard Walmart will also have Emo gear soon too (that's a joke people......) I don't think the gear will have meters though. Actually I've never heard any Emo gear, so I have no basis of comparison. I just think it's funny how people get so offended about people making comments about Emo gear.

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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited April 2012
    Lol. Too funny. That's what I get for typing too fast on the blackberry!!
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,499
    edited April 2012
    F1nut wrote: »
    They have meeters at Walmart.....oh wait, that's greeters, sorry. :mrgreen:

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,418
    edited April 2012
    These are nice meeters:wink:

    Not sure about the amp quality though:wink::cheesygrin:
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
    edited April 2012
    I've always liked the "meeters" on 80's vintage Technics SEA series amplifiers.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,418
    edited April 2012
    Let me know if you need any spearker cable recommendations for your new amp with the meeters.
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,603
    edited April 2012
    "Flame Linear" anyone?:mrgreen:

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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited April 2012
    Meters? The man wants to see meters? Just check out your friendly neighborhood showcase. http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=69656

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  • Syndil
    Syndil Posts: 1,582
    edited April 2012
    Meeter... Is that like a greeter at Wal-Mart?

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,965
    edited April 2012
    Maybe he ment "Amplifiers with Meat eaters", if thats the case, I can post a pic of me next to my amp if that will satisfy.:cheesygrin:

    Just having fun with ya OP.:smile:
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,804
    edited April 2012
    I think adding an oscilloscope or two* would be much better than any silly ol' meeter.

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    Vacuum tubed, of course - so much warmer than soiled state...

    * Two for stereo, of course -- imagine... for a HT, one could have a whole bank of Tektronix scopes...
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,804
    edited April 2012
    Of course, if a 545A is a little too large for high WAF (SAF)... here are some more subtle alternatives...

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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited April 2012
    Dynaco had a few. The stereo 400 comes to mind.

    AR Has leds, does that count?

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    Or how about Mesa.

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2012
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    These can be had for $2500 on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/LUXMAN-L-505U-Integrated-Amplifier-/200723743473?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ebc1142f1#ht_6041wt_915

    Did you note the $410 dollar shipping cost?
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited April 2012
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    Is one meter enough? Pass Labs Xs 300 is nice.
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited April 2012
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    I think adding an oscilloscope or two* would be much better than any silly ol' meeter.

    545A.jpg

    Vacuum tubed, of course - so much warmer than soiled state...

    * Two for stereo, of course -- imagine... for a HT, one could have a whole bank of Tektronix scopes...

    Funny you should post those, I have my F5 clone built into an Hp 120AR chassis. Perfect fit, even for the 15 inch long heatsinks!
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited April 2012
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    Heard it at RMAF this year running some small floor standing Wilsons if memory serves. Very detailed and fast on the transients Noosh.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,418
    edited April 2012
    With Dan's name on it, I expected no less. These are one of my holy-grail pieces that I hope to find for something less than the price of a Ferrari some day. Stunning good looks and awesome performance to boot.
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