Since I have been quite impressed with my Luxman 595ase integrated, This new one may be next on my list. I would still keep my 1200GR as a dedicated 78rpm table. The screenshot below is translated from a Japan website
That new SAEC tonearm must really be expensive! Hehe, that's about double the price of basically the same PD-171A with the Jelco tonearm, but maybe that price is just speculation.
I wish Luxman would buy Panasonic's motor from the Technics SL-1200G and bring out a really nice DD table. I bet it would look and sound amazing albeit priced a good bit north of the SL-1200G...
That would be fantastic!! A 191-D version. I prefer DD, however, I’m fine with a belt drive as long as the speed is consistent.
Nice, tempting, but $5700 And I don't think that includes the $400 dust cover Luxman PD-151 MKII Turntable https://luxmanamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/PD-151-MarkII-Catalog-v2.pdf
I got the Japanese version of the PD-151 Mk2, used, for a significant discount. It was a fabulous upgrade from a VPI Traveler. The new PD-191 has the same drive motor as the PD-151 models, which is a DC drive instead of the AC drive in the PD-171. Luxman suggests it is a much quieter motor. I certainly cannot hear when it is running on the PD-151 Mk2. The longer, more sophisticated arm on the PD-191 may indeed be measurably better than the shorter arm of the PD-151 Mk2. However, in a comparison to the 10” arm on the Traveler, the PD-151 Mk2 performs notably better. I’m not sure how much better the 10” PD-191 arm (and thicker plinth, heavier platter) would be for the extra coinage.
I’ll buy a 191A for my downstairs system since I want a somewhat different sound (belt drive) as opposed to my Technics DD 1200g upstairs. !! lol my wife would slaughter me. Maybe if I hit the jackpot someday. ! It really looks like a solid solid piece. I wish they would make a DD table though as well anyone hear one yet ? I know the 151 and 171 are similar though
The 151A mark ii looks almost as nice. For the money I bet. That would be more realistic for me if I decide to use it downstairs as opposed to my old workhorse 1200 mk5 for a bit different sound also different from my upstairs 1200G piece. Too bad the 191 is 12.5 k. $5500.00 is better lol. The 151 mark ii still weighs almost as much as the 1200G. Nice.
Aw man, don't cheap out, you were hot on the 171A just a week ago and about to overpay for a used one.... Give it a year or two, wait'll one pops overseas for $3K (a 191A) and think about it then is my take. Because that's what plays out... all the time. It looks pretty sweet by the way... and a Lux lovers dream! With your system, how could you *not* end up with one of these. I'd own this TT happily too.... if I didn't already own too many that is, I have to be a net seller for a couple of years and thin the heard first. Anyway, the only reason I even opened the thread was to see if you replied LOL.
Still am, but not overpaying imho $4k, before negotiations US model Dust cover Known providence New AT VM750SH no tax, 1/2 tank of gas worth $700 to me
Actually wasn't really sure what you were paying, just razzing.... and this topic hits close to home for your recent TT desires!
