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YOU ARE BIDDING ON A SANSUI R-3045 RECEIVER WORKS PERFECT SERVICED FULLY RECAPPED + LED'sFACE IS CLEAN DECENT CONDITION OVERALL (see pic)LIGHTS UP NICELYWORKS PERFECTFULLY RE-CAPPED All electrolytic capacitors have been replaced with Elna and Nichicon Gold capacitors, DC offset and Bias have been adjusted to factory specs and all solder joints re-soldered, unit serviced to new conditionSHIPPING TO USA AND CANADA $65INTERNATIONAL BUYERS MUST EMAIL FOR SHIPPING COSTSpecificationsTuning range: FM, MWPower output: 45 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)Frequency response: 15Hz to 60kHzInput sensitivity: 0.3mV (MC), 2.2mV (MM), 165mV (line)Signal to noise ratio: 90dB (MM), 98dB (line)Dimensions: 500 x 315 x 165mmWeight: 10.5kg
A bit above fair, but not wildly out of line. With recent comps centered at US$775 and the upper quartile at US$800, this ask at US$825 lands just over the typical range—more ambitious than bargain in pure price terms, though not so high that it’s automatically a pass.
What makes it worth a look is the Luxman name: these older receivers are usually sought after for solid build, clean FM/AV-era ergonomics, and a generally pleasing, authoritative presentation when they’re healthy. If the unit is genuinely clean and fully functional, the premium can be justified by condition and scarcity. At this price, I’d want confidence on controls, input switching, and any remote/accessory situation before calling it a strong buy.
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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