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Vintage rare Luxman PD-284 in excellent condition. Turntable deck and plinth are excellent, only slight if any vintage marks. Original Luxman Dustcover in excellent condition, no cracks or hairline crack, only very slight vintage marks. Speeds are steady and solid. This can be either a semi- automatic or this can be a completely manual turntable that can be turned off or on by a switch mounted on the bottom, see pictures. Turntable feet in great condition. New Audio Technica AT250G (NOS) with original AT box, stylus guard and paperwork. very nice classic Luxman PD-284, that looks, plays and sounds fantastic. This is the US 120volt model not the Japan 100 volt unit > service and operating manuals will be available for the buyer, via PDF Thanks Scott *Reverb safe shipping included*> see YouTube video below:
US$750 looks a bit ambitious versus the recent used market, sitting above the US$686 75th percentile and well over the US$623 median.
That said, this is a respected belt-drive deck with a solid reputation for musical, fuss-free analog playback, so a clean example can still make sense for someone wanting a dependable vintage Luxman rather than a project. The real upside is in condition and completeness: an original dust cover, good cartridge setup, and evidence of careful ownership matter more here than chasing the absolute lowest sticker. At US$750, I’d want it notably tidy and fully sorted before calling it a 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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