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Unknown condition makes this a bit of a judgment call, but at £4,350 it looks ambitious versus the recent used market: your own data puts the median at £605, with the 75th percentile at £1,641, so this is far beyond the typical range. Even allowing for Luxman’s strong reputation, the asking price is in premium-new-gear territory rather than normal used-buy territory.
That said, this is a very respected Class A integrated: polished, refined, very composed through the midrange, with excellent bass control and real drive for sensitive speakers. If it’s genuinely clean, fully working, and comes with the remote, box, and original paperwork, the upside is prestige-build quality and long-term satisfaction. At this number, though, I’d want exceptional provenance and near-mint condition before calling it a sensible 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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