Luxman M117

alienagneda
alienagneda Posts: 28
edited July 2009 in Electronics
due to the 25 post rule i cannot post this item the correct way for sale.

the reason i am here is this post.
https://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76079

i have (3) of these amps - one of which I will part with - but i am not sure
as to the best place to list them for sale given their niche market - ie. finding a group that can appreciate what they are.
2 of the units have been in storage for 10 years - i know thats sad.
they function fine. i have video on youtube from my sale of another a year or so ago.

any suggestions would be appreciated.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,556
    edited March 2009
    ebay... you must have 25 post here before you list an item for sale...
    enough of the b/s.... Welcome to Club Polk
    wait... you have been here for three years and only two posts... slacker....j/k
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  • alienagneda
    alienagneda Posts: 28
    edited March 2009
    i know i read alot, post little.
    ebay is my last resort. not the money issue, its the idiot issue.

    i guess i could post 25 useless comments to list here....but i wont.
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  • vijayl
    vijayl Posts: 258
    edited March 2009
    What are u expecting - price-wise?

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    Def Tech Mythos ST :D Fronts, Def Tech Mythos 10 Center, Def Tech BP-30 Surr, Def Tech Mythos GemXL SurrBack, MartinLogan Dynamo
    2Ch: Carver TL-3200 CD player, Carver CT-17 pre, Carver TFM-45 amp driving SDA-1C
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited March 2009
    They are very nice amps. I think bluecomet was looking at picking up another, but aa, please honor the forum rules. Contribute a little bit, get to know us, then if you still want to sell, try it here.

    I tried CL and a couple of other places, but it's not a great economy right now. I agree with you on ebay...avoid if possible.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • alienagneda
    alienagneda Posts: 28
    edited March 2009
    well i folded and placed in on ebay with a buy now of $350.00
    it sold in 2 hours....

    i still have 2 left.
    not sure at this time if i will be letting them go.

    2 of the 3 units do not have more than 10 hours on them.
    its a long story as to how i got them, but i have had them in storage over 13 years myself.
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited March 2009
    If you want to sell the rest, PM me. I'll be interested.
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited March 2009
    alienagneda wrote: »
    well i folded and placed in on ebay with a buy now of $350.00
    it sold in 2 hours....

    i still have 2 left.
    not sure at this time if i will be letting them go.

    2 of the 3 units do not have more than 10 hours on them.
    its a long story as to how i got them, but i have had them in storage over 13 years myself.
    No wonder it sold in 2 hours :rolleyes:.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • BigMac
    BigMac Posts: 849
    edited March 2009
    For the money the M-117 is a great performing amp; has a very warm and rich sound. I am using one to power my monitor 10b and I love it. I also have its little brother the M-113 which is pretty good as well. Only rated at 50wpc/8ohms but sounds like it has alot moe power than that. I was thinking about selling it but have not made up my mind. My Adcom 535II and the Luxman M-113 produce almost the exact same sound with the edge going to the Adcom 535II by a very slight margin for its extra 15wpc.
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited March 2009
    BigMac wrote: »
    For the money the M-117 is a great performing amp; has a very warm and rich sound. I am using one to power my monitor 10b and I love it.
    It's really special combined with a Luxman pre, which is what bluecomet is enjoying right now. I really wish I could have kept it.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • BigMac
    BigMac Posts: 849
    edited March 2009
    Ron Temple wrote: »
    It's really special combined with a Luxman pre, which is what bluecomet is enjoying right now. I really wish I could have kept it.

    I wish I would have found one locally but I had no luck. Kinda glad really cause it allowed me to pick up the Adcom 535II for my center channel. On a side note I did pick up a pair of Polk Rt55s yesterday in fantastic condition. I have them hooked up right now and they sound pretty good but do sound different than my monitor 10b. I am in the process of making up my mind if I want to keep these or the 10b(lol). The RT55 are in super shape and have a better WAF so I will see how that plays into me keeping them as well. My wife is pretty laid back but with the 10b she says it feels like a dorm room. Seems like I am in the process of always making up my mind on audio equipment.;)
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  • raidersrule76
    raidersrule76 Posts: 471
    edited March 2009
    Ok I'm confused one post says they were in storage for 10 years and then another post says that they have been in storage for 13 years no offense but what one is it?
    Sig to be updated after dealing with the insurance company:(:(:(
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  • raidersrule76
    raidersrule76 Posts: 471
    edited March 2009
    2 of the units have been in storage for 10 years - i know thats sad
    2 of the 3 units do not have more than 10 hours on them.
    its a long story as to how i got them, but i have had them in storage over 13 years myself
    Sig to be updated after dealing with the insurance company:(:(:(
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  • vijayl
    vijayl Posts: 258
    edited March 2009
    u interested in selling? Don't keep it back in the shelf. I'm ready to host it in a nice rack..

    Living Room: 7.3: Samsung - LN52A750, Pioneer Elite SC07    , logitech 880
    Def Tech Mythos ST :D Fronts, Def Tech Mythos 10 Center, Def Tech BP-30 Surr, Def Tech Mythos GemXL SurrBack, MartinLogan Dynamo
    2Ch: Carver TL-3200 CD player, Carver CT-17 pre, Carver TFM-45 amp driving SDA-1C
    Bed Room: Pioneer Elite VSX-52 , Monitor 50

    Storage-RTi8,CSi5,PSW505,Monitor50
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  • alienagneda
    alienagneda Posts: 28
    edited March 2009
    sorry that is a bit confusing.
    when i got them they had been in storage at least 3 years - no one could remember when they were purchased - that was 10 years ago. I use 1 today in my setup with an old school DVP S7000, leaving 2 in storage for at least 13years. I suspect much longer given their production dates.

    And now the ebay auction has turned into a fine mess with one person sending money and another hitting the buy now price and sending money.

    Looks like I have to cancel the transaction and start again.
    LOVE EBAY.

    Seems I asked too little to have 2 people jump on it in less than 2 hours.
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  • alienagneda
    alienagneda Posts: 28
    edited March 2009
    vijayl wrote: »
    u interested in selling? Don't keep it back in the shelf. I'm ready to host it in a nice rack..

    tried to reply to your pm.
    apparently there is a 10 post rule as well on that.
    i have never never experience so many forum rules and i am active on over 12 forums.
    oh well.
    anyway read previous post. ebay screwed up or users screwed up. not sure and dont really care. i will repost at ebay in the am unless you would like to make an offer i cant resist.
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  • alienagneda
    alienagneda Posts: 28
    edited March 2009
    post 7
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  • alienagneda
    alienagneda Posts: 28
    edited March 2009
    post 8 and then he was closer
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  • alienagneda
    alienagneda Posts: 28
    edited March 2009
    i dont make the rules and i am not trying to be a jackass. just wanted to respond to some pm's....
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  • alienagneda
    alienagneda Posts: 28
    edited March 2009
    and now i am free! free at last to PM..... obviously i am irresponsible... so this could be a mistake....
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited March 2009
    If you relist this on ebay, I suggest you set a reserve and let nature take it's course. You might be surprised at what you'll get for the amp.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • alienagneda
    alienagneda Posts: 28
    edited March 2009
    Well Ron you were correct. The unit sold on ebay for $501.00. Much better than anticipated, but still fair for both parties.

    Thanks for the advice.
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited March 2009
    alienagneda wrote: »
    Well Ron you were correct. The unit sold on ebay for $501.00. Much better than anticipated, but still fair for both parties.

    Thanks for the advice.
    Good for you...that's probably about average, as we discussed privately. Someone helped me with bluebook numbers, I think the swing was $670 - $350. As I said, I've seen them go higher, but probably not in this economy.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • bluecomet
    bluecomet Posts: 1,118
    edited March 2009
    I am the guy who bought the amp. I wish I saw this post earlier. I bought Ron's M117 amp and lessoned to him and got the Luxman pre amp TP114 for my SDA SRS 2's. When I got the M117 I realized you could only hook up one set of speakers. The TP114 has inputs for two amps such as another M117 amp. The set up now with 2 M117's can handle just about anything I can throw at it. Awesome sound. I have two other Luxman R117 receivers which is close to this setup in a all in one package. Of all the older equipment I have I really like the Luxman and SAE equipment I have. You can't go wrong with Luxman epuipment. Ron was a big help with his advice.
    Polk HT system 1: LSIC, LSI25 mains, LSI F/X rears, Lsi F/X rear centers,
    Yamaha RX-V2500 System, Carver A753 3 channel amp.

    Polk HT system 2: , SRT system with f/x 1,000's rear speakers on 7.1 system currently using Onkyo TX-RZ820 receiver, powered by Sunfire Grand Theater amp

    Polk Speaker collection: SDA SRS 1.2tl x 2, SRT system, SDA SRS 2 P/B, SDA 2A, SDA 1C Studio, SDA CRS+, Monitor 7B & 4, SRS 3.1tl, RTA 15tl, LS90, LSI 9
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  • jymyben
    jymyben Posts: 8
    edited July 2009
    hi.

    my name is j.b.

    i' ve been trying to read all of the different posts about the different receivers on this forum,and i guess it's time to ask some questions...

    i have a set of M10's and M7's and was wondering what to power them with.

    i'm using a pioeneer SX3800 and dont feel it's really giving the speakers all they need.

    i've read alot of good things about luxman stuff from your threads,and was wondering which would be the better way to go...the R115 or R117?

    i've also seen a seperate componet system on the bay,here's a description of the amp,"luxman M-120A power amp. This is 120 watt amp in stereo, can be set to operate in mono mode at 300 watts. In stereo will accept 2 sets of speakers 4-16 ohm, both sets driven must be 8ohm-16ohm." but i havent been able to find info thru a search here....does anyone have an opinion of this unit?

    this is a cool forum,you all do a really nice job with it.

    thanks for your time.

    peace








    bluecomet wrote: »
    I am the guy who bought the amp. I wish I saw this post earlier. I bought Ron's M117 amp and lessoned to him and got the Luxman pre amp TP114 for my SDA SRS 2's. When I got the M117 I realized you could only hook up one set of speakers. The TP114 has inputs for two amps such as another M117 amp. The set up now with 2 M117's can handle just about anything I can throw at it. Awesome sound. I have two other Luxman R117 receivers which is close to this setup in a all in one package. Of all the older equipment I have I really like the Luxman and SAE equipment I have. You can't go wrong with Luxman epuipment. Ron was a big help with his advice.
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