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Luxman PD 272 Turntable with Shure M95 Cartridge Very good condition. Lid is non original from a Rega but fits fine.
A classic belt-drive deck with a sensible cartridge match, and at £400 it looks like a strong bargain against the current used market. With a median of £3,443 and even the 25th percentile at £947, this sits well below the lower quartile for comparable UK listings.
That makes it the sort of buy that rewards a closer look rather than hesitation. The PD-272 has the appeal of a well-made Japanese-era turntable with straightforward setup, and the included Shure M95 adds real value if the stylus is healthy; the main thing to verify is clean speed control, quiet operation, and that the lid, mat, and cartridge parts are all present and usable.
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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