Luxman Amplifiers
Luxman is one of the legendary brands in hifi, hailing from Japan the brand has been around since 1925. Luxman has focused simply on audio for all this time and is now world renowned for their high-end audio products. Luxman is always striving for naturalness in their presentation, allowing the listener to get closer to the music, through emotional involvement.
In our listening tests, the very first impression was one of exceptional transparency producing an expansive sound stage with well-defined separation on images. It is as if the loudspeakers have disappeared. Bass is full, fast and with superb texture, contributing to a very natural overall tonal balance. The delicacy in which the mid and high frequencies are delivered is a trademark for this brand, especially impressive with female voices which have a very realistic feel with no hint of sibilance. Male voices are delivered with great mid-bass tone, which really satisfies. This is all delivered within a wide and deep sound picture. We have always believed that the illusion of depth of image is where audio reproduction becomes closer to that of a real concert experience, and the Luxman sound delivers this extremely well.
The build quality is another area which separates Luxman from many competitive brands. The build quality of the chassis is of reference standard with precision fit and finish and include custom copper alloy terminals. They have a very recognisable aesthetic with their retro appearance with distinctive V.U. meters on the front panel. For those that might find these a touch bright, they can be turned off.
Interesting in-house technologies which include custom high stability power supplies, and with the L-509Z and L-507Z, the new LIFES noise reduction circuit to achieve better spatial expression and clarity. Their LECUA (Luxman Electronically Controlled Ultimate Attenuator) system maximise the sound quality through the volume control.
Luxman’s long experience in the high-end audio world is best described as a very modern, up to date sound within a more traditionally styled, retro look chassis.
NEW
L-595A Special Edition Flagship Integrated Class A amplifier
This flagship integrated amplifier is styled like the iconic bestselling L-570 launched back in 1989. This amp is celebrating Luxman’s 95th Anniversary in creating audio products. This is a pure Class A design and will be limited to only 300 units for the European market.
Everything has been done to maximise audio quality.
It includes the latest version of the ODNF feedback system – ODNF-u, the ultimate, to improve high frequency distortion characteristics.
It has the new LECUE 1000 computerised attenuator with 88-step circuitry for smooth volume control.
There are discrete buffer circuits for the pre-amplification stages to improve driving force to the power amplifier.
Rich, transparent Pure Class sound. Whilst rated conservatively at 30 watt into 8 ohm, Luxman are recognised for understating their power capability. This amplifier will drive many inefficient speaker loads with ease.
There is a built-in phono stage that caters for both MM and MC cartridges.
The unique exterior based on the L-570 Luxman amplifier, it does not have the usual VU meters.
L-595A Special Edition Flagship Integrated Class A Amplifier with Limited production run
– 30w @ 8 Ohms (60w @ 4 Ohms) £11,000
We have one unit left at a special price of £9500 for mail order purchase only paid by bank transfer. See under Special Offers.
L-595A Special Edition Flagship Integrated Class A amplifier
NEW
Luxman L-507Z Integrated Amplifier
This new model from Luxman essentially replaces the L-507AXII and the L-590A Class A integrated amplifiers. This unit is the introduction to their latest Z Series of amplification incorporating their very latest developments.
There is a new LIFES version 1.0 (Luxman Integrated Feedback Engine System) amplification feedback engine incorporated in the amplification section. This replaces their existing Luxman ODNF (Only Distortion Negative Feedback) circuit that has been used on all their previous equipment, in different incarnations, since 1999. This is an important and significant development for Luxman and has been designed for both sonic accuracy and, more importantly, musicality.
LIFES is based on the technical concept of ODNF which achieved excellent, dynamic characteristics without feedback of the original audio input signal to the main amplifier, resulting in a remarkably natural sound quality. LIFES takes this to the next level.
The design has been conceived and expanded from first principles using simulation technology and detailed research. Luxman went to great lengths to audition specially selected components for this project. Through this redevelopment, the number of paralleled elements has been reduced from the ODNF design, whilst dramatically improving musicality that goes way beyond its class.
There is a balanced headphone output to maximise sound quality, giving a separate ground for left and right channels through a single 4.4 mm connection in addition to the more traditional, single ended 6.3 mm (¼ inch) jack.
A useful new feature is a digital volume readout between the VU meters as well as the traditional rotary volume control to assist with accurate volume settings.
L-507Z in brushed aluminium £8,000
Luxman L-507Z Integrated Amplifier
Luxman L-507Z Integrated Amplifier - back
NEW
Luxman L-509Z Integrated Amplifier
We have now received the L-509Z, the second integrated amplifier from the new Z series. We are in the process of running this unit in – it requires more than 500+ hours as was the case with the L-507Z. A preliminary report on the sound is in our News blog – but we will report in more detail at a later stage. The new technology in the 509Z includes:
- New LIFES version 1 (Luxman Integrated Feedback Engine System) amplification feedback engine: Please see the write up on the
507Z above, which runs into this technology in more detail.
- New LECUA-EX attenuation - The L-509Z combines a highly precise rotary encoder with a newly developed weighted rotation mechanism to create the “LECUA-EX”, which offers even greater reliability and a natural, high-quality operational feel. 88 fine steps from 0 to 87dB and an acceleration setting for the speed at which the volume knob is rotated and a long-press setting for the remote control allow for comfortable and thorough volume control action with minimal degradation in sound quality.
- High-quality phono EQ - The built-in high-quality phono equalizer circuit, which supports both MM and MC cartridges, features a new two-step gain switch to select between high and low MC settings to accommodate a wider range of MC cartridges, enriching quality vinyl playback in terms of both operation and sound quality. In addition, a Mute-Button is now featured on the front panel.
- 3-band tone control - In addition to BASS and TREBLE, a new MIDDLE control effective in the vocal and lead instrument frequencies bandwidth has been included. L/R balance, line straight, loudness, and other functions are also covered.
- Low Impedance Transmission to the speakers - Large, low resistance speaker relays are connected in parallel to transmit the driving force from the substantial power supply and output circuitry. Internal, 3.5mm2 ultra-thick cable is directly connected to the speaker terminals to ensure low impedance transmission, achieving a damping factor of 330 (current injection method).
- Balanced Headphone output to maximise sound quality, giving a separate ground for left and right channels through a single 4.4 mm connection. It also has a more traditional, single ended 6.3 mm (¼ inch) jack.
- Digital volume readout to read more accurately from afar
L-509Z in Luxman’s trademark brushed aluminium finish £10,999
Luxman L-509Z Integrated Amplifier
Luxman L-509Z Integrated Amplifier - back
Class A/AB – Analogue only:
L-505Z – Integrated Class A/AB Amplifier (new LIFES feedback-engine circuit) – 100w/8 Ohms £5,500 - more info to follow post our listening tests
L-507Z - Integrated Class AB amplifier (new LIFES feedback-engine circuit) - 110wpc/8 ohms £8000
L-509Z - Flagship Integrated Class AB Amplifier (new LIFES feedback-engine circuit) - 120w/8ohms £11,000.
C-10X - Flagship Pre-amplifier - £16000
M-10X – Flagship Class AB Power Amplifier (new LIFES feedback-engine circuit) – Stereo: 150wpc/8 ohms and bridgeable to a mono-block with 600wpc/8ohms - £16,000
L-505Z Integrated Amplifier
L-507Z Integrated Amplifier
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