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A thorough and meticulous service has been done on tis unit DC idling adjustment performed. ◆DC offset voltage (midpoint voltage) adjustment performed. The sliders of the volume controls were rubbed and cleaned. The lever switches (8 units) often had poor contact due to oxide coatings, so they were disassembled, polished, and cleaned. The selector switch and mode switch were removed and their contacts rubbed and cleaned. The tone control switch contacts were rubbed and cleaned. ◆The PRE-MAIN selector slide switch contacts were rubbed and cleaned. cleaned. The front panel and knobs were cleaned with alcohol to remove any dirt and then cleaned. We have serviced over 100 units, and our successful bidders have been very satisfied with the sound quality. <The playback sound is clear, with a lingering high and low frequency response and the sparkle of LUX TONE. The sound quality is smooth and mellow, unlike that of a transistor amplifier. Since there is no protection relay circuit, there may be a slight popping noise when turning the power on/off. If this is a concern, we recommend turning the speaker selector switch to OFF before turning the power on/off. Exterior - The wood case was primed and polished with WATCO oil. - Genuine power cable included.Please note this is a japanese domestic unit. you need a step down transformer (120v/100v) to operate the unit within specifications. A 500wats power down transformer, available online for around $50 is indicated.
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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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