Luxman PD-290
- Location
- US
- Source
- Reverb
- Posted
- 1 Aug 2026
- Last seen
- 3d ago
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article en bon état ne présentant aucun coup. emballage soigné et expédition rapide !
Condition is unknown, so the price has to stand on the comps, and at US$301 it lands below the 25th percentile of your recent US$307–US$321 range and under the US$314 median. That makes it a strong deal rather than merely fair, especially for a known vintage belt-drive table that still has real appeal when complete and functioning.
What makes it worthwhile is the Luxman name: these tables are generally prized for solid build, quiet operation, and a musical, easygoing presentation that pairs well with a good cartridge. At this price, the upside is real if it’s complete, the arm moves freely, and the cueing and speed control behave properly; the main buyer checks are the usual age-related ones like belt condition, platter stability, and any missing accessories.
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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