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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 looks like a fair ask, leaning slightly on the good-value side for a C-5000A in very good condition. A clean used example at A$2,100 sits in line with what these premium Luxman pres tend to command; comparable asking prices I’ve seen for the model land around the low-to-mid A$3,000s once converted from overseas listings, so this is not a stretch by any means.
The appeal here is straightforward: Luxman’s top-tier preamps are prized for a refined, low-fatigue presentation, strong tonal density, and excellent control without sounding clinical. If it’s genuinely well cared for and complete, that matters more than raw age on a piece like this. I’d want confirmation of smooth switching, quiet operation, and no volume-control noise, but at this price and stated condition, it reads as a worthwhile buy for someone wanting a serious long-term preamp.
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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