Luxman L-100 Centennial Review. Class A Returns.

Steve Huff · 14 Sept 2026 · stevehuffphoto.com ↗

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Pure Class A amplifier design produces a richness and sweetness that other amplifier designs cannot fully replicate.

Their wordsA pure Class A amplifier delivers a certain richness and sweetness that other designs cannot quite replicate, as hard as they may try.
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Spending more on ultra-high-end audio gear does not necessarily yield better sound, just different sound.

Their wordsYou can spend more on an integrated amp in the ultra-high-end price range, but I do not feel you will necessarily get "better" sound-just something different.
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High-power amplifiers (e.g. 500 watts) offer no real listening benefit over much lower-power designs.

Their wordsI have always believed there is no need for massive 500-watt power amps, as I have never personally heard a benefit from having that much power.