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For sale: a Luxman L-510 stereo integrated amplifier, a highly regarded vintage hi-fi amplifier known for its powerful performance, refined sound reproduction, and premium Luxman engineering.
The L-510 is a desirable model among collectors and serious audio enthusiasts, offering a strong amplifier section, classic styling, and the warm, detailed sound associated with high-end Luxman equipment.
This unit has been extensively serviced and repaired. It has been fully recapped, the wooden housing has been repainted, and replacement ventilation parts have been produced using 3D printing.
''Due to the weight being 20/30KG or above, please ask us for a shipping quote before buying to get the best rates and options, currently shown shipping is estimated''
Cosmetic condition:
The amplifier is in used vintage condition with minor cosmetic damage.
Some front-panel text is faded
Wooden housing has been repainted
Ventilation parts have been replaced with 3D-printed reproductions
General signs of age and use
Overall solid and presentable appearance
🔊 Functional status
✔ Fully working✔ Fully recapped✔ Repaired and serviced✔ Both audio channels tested✔ Controls and inputs checked✔ Ready for use
Specs:
Power output: 100 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 10Hz to 100kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.007%
Input sensitivity: 0.125mV (MC), 2mV (MM), 310mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio: 67dB (MC), 84dB (MM), 110dB (line)
Dimensions (LxWxH): 453 x 444 x 161mmWeight: 19 KgVolts: 220v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)
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When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service
This US$3,284 asking price is ambitious, sitting well above the typical used market for the Luxman L-510, which generally ranges from US$750 to US$1,200 based on recent listings in Europe and Australia. With the unit originally released in 1981 at ¥135,000 (roughly US$600 then), today’s fair value for a working example rarely exceeds US$1,150 even in very good condition. Unless this listing includes rare original accessories, is in pristine original-owner condition, or has been fully restored with documented work, the price reflects a significant premium over market norms.
The L-510 remains well-regarded for its DUOβ circuit, delivering 100W per channel in Class AB with exceptional linearity and a low 0.007% distortion figure. It offers genuine vintage hi-fi appeal with robust build quality (17.3kg) and a clean, musical sound that pairs well with classic speakers. However, at this price point, buyers should verify the condition of the output transistors, capacitors, and the step-down transformer (if needed for US power), as age-related wear is common in units from this era. Without clear proof of restoration or exceptional condition, this listing is better treated as a caution than a buying opportunity.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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