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In vendita un rarissimo e prestigioso giradischi Luxman PD444, vero riferimento dell'alta fedeltà vintage anni '70.Caratteristiche principali:Versione nativa Europea 220V / 50Hz: Non necessita di trasformatori esterni.Trazione Diretta (Direct Drive) con controllo al quarzo: Il motore aziona direttamente il piatto senza cinghie (Direct Drive), garantendo una velocità di rotazione perfettamente stabile e silenziosa.Doppia slitta per due bracci: Può ospitare due bracci contemporaneamente. La seconda basetta scorrevole sulla sinistra è inclusa.Braccio SME 3009 Series II: Storico braccio inglese ad alta precisione con forma a "S" e contrappeso regolabile.Testina Grado F-3+: Testina americana a riluttanza indotta (Moving Iron, tecnologia che offre un suono caldo e dettagliato simile alle testine Moving Coil).Cappa antipolvere originale Luxman: Inclusa, trasparente e in ottime condizioni.Condizioni: Esteticamente eccellente come da foto. Funzionamento meccanico fluido. Non testato. Vista la delicatezza, il valore e il peso dell'oggetto, non si effettua spedizione. Solo ritiro a mano.
A US$5,345 asking price is well above the typical used range I’d expect for a PD-444, which is usually seen around roughly US$1,500–US$3,000 depending on completeness and condition. That makes this listing ambitious, and I’d want proof of exceptional condition, a fresh service history, or valuable extras before calling it strong value.
That said, the PD-444 is a serious statement deck: massive build, excellent speed stability, and the kind of platform that can really let a top cartridge and arm show what they can do. If this one is clean, original, and comes with the right armboards, dust cover, or other hard-to-find parts, the appeal is real — but at this price, those details matter a lot.
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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