Author Archives: Philip O'Hanlon

Ken Kessler & Paul Miller, HiFi News, “HIGHLY RECOMMEND” Luxman’s 90th birthday “celebratory” 700 series.

“Style, fit and finish ooze ‘luxury’ as the name has always implied, while tone controls are comprehensive yet avoiding clutter. Meters are a nice touch, as is the preamp’s display.” […]

Robb Report’s Robert Ross, self-claimed 2-channel perfectionist, reviewed and purchased Eclipse’s flagship combo

Robert Ross System: Eclipse TD712zMk2 loudspeakers, Eclipse 725SW subwoofer, Luxman D38u, Luxman Cl-88, Luxman MQ-88, & Luxman EQ-88

We originally lent Robert Ross some Luxman tube gear to use with JBL horns. He was so impressed with the sound that he ultimately purchased the higher level Luxman tube […]

Eclipse TD712zMk2 radiates unmatched soundstage from a single point, says Robert Deutsch, Stereophile

TD712zMK21

“Eight years ago, in my review of the TD712z, I said that their ‘precision of imaging and soundstage definition were virtually in classes by themselves.’ Since then I’ve had more […]

“Wonderful Way to Spend a Friday in SF with Philip, Vivid Audio Giya G3 & Music Lovers” – Whatsbestforum.com

Barr G3 DEMO MusicLovers 11 e1439293299975

Wow! I have never been so literally blown away and delighted by a listening experience in my life…I actually felt like clapping at the end. I have never heard pianos and violins sound so life like. I have never heard complex passages so uncongested and the dynamics, from soft to explosively loud were incredible, the speakers never faltered for a moment.