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Luxman C5000A Pre Amplifier Top of the range Luxman pre ampli ( transistor ) this pre amp was fesign and pair with famous Luxman power ampli model M4000A or M6000A. Very smart design and very nice, musical sounding pre amp. This pre amp is excelent working condition and very good cosmetic condition. This pre amp is 100v, require small step down transformer. I can pack very well and post at buyer cost. Local buyer can come and listen. This is a sale ad so no comment here. For more info please pm me. Condition: Very Good Payment Method: COD, Bank transfer. No paypal Region/State: (VIC) Vic
This is a buyer’s market only if you can land it cleanly, because the C-5000A is a high-end preamp that still commands strong money, and A$2,000 looks fair to slightly attractive rather than a steal. A new-price reference on the model sits around A$2,850, so this asking price is below that and in the zone where a very-good used example can make a lot of sense.
The appeal here is straightforward: Luxman’s C-5000A is a serious, well-regarded preamp with the kind of refinement, low-noise presentation, and authoritative control that keeps it desirable long after launch. If it’s genuinely very good cosmetically, with the remote and proper packing, that adds real value; at this level, a clean, complete unit is the one to chase.
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Luxman traces its origins to 1925 in Osaka, Japan, when brothers T. Hayakawa and K. Yoshikawa launched a radio equipment division within their Kinsuido picture frame import business, coinciding with Japan's inaugural radio broadcast. Initially importing components, the company soon pivoted to in-house manufacturing of transformers and switches, birthing the Luxman brand and establishing it as one of Japan's oldest electronic component makers. This heritage of precision engineering has endured through ownership shifts, including stints with Alpine and Samsung, before returning to Japanese hands in the early 2000s under dedicated Luxman Corporation.
The brand specializes in luxury high-end audio components, with a storied emphasis on amplifiers—both integrated and power models—preamplifiers, and receivers renowned for their warm, detailed sound. Luxman also produces turntables, CD players, tape decks, and speakers, alongside modern digital offerings like DACs, all handcrafted in Japan with custom parts and dual-mono designs for ultimate fidelity.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Luxman commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its timeless aesthetics, uncompromising build quality, and sonic refinement that bridges vintage warmth with cutting-edge performance. Classics like the 1970s CL-32 preamp and 1980s L-507 integrated amplifier fuel its collector appeal, while contemporary lines reaffirm its status as a boutique benchmark for those seeking "Ultimate Fidelity since 1925."
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