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LUXMAN M-117 STEREO AMPLIFIER.Classic Amplifier With A Smooth and Refined Sound, and Is A NOTORIOUS BEAST!*Very Low Hours On This Amp That Was Bought As A Backup Amp Many Years Ago For An Identical Amp That Never Failed!!!200X2 @ 8ohms700X1 @ 8ohmsDynamic power: 300 @ 8, 550 @ 4, 820 @ 2 THD at rated power: 0.03%IM distortion (SMPTE) @ 200w: 0.007%Peak short circuit current: 150 amps.Slew rate: 20v/uSecDamping factor: 130>60,000uf capacitanceThis amp will bridge and be stable @ 2 ohms.These Are Going For $1,200 The Price Has Been Reduced By $300 Because Of The Blemishes On The Front Panel. Other Than That It Is Very Clean. No Scratches, Dents, Or Dings!Not Sure how they got there. All my items usually perfect due to being OCD. This Amplifier is Flawless Functionally, and in great condition otherwise and Has Almost No Hours.THANKS FOR LOOKING!!!
This is a buyer’s market for this model at this price. With recent comparable asking prices clustering at US$1,200 and this one at US$900, it lands well below the typical used level and reads as a strong deal rather than merely “reasonable.”
The M-117 is a respected Luxman power amp: clean, authoritative, and musical, with enough current to make well-recorded material feel effortless. At this discount, the upside is real if it’s been properly cared for, ideally with original packaging, documented service, or a known-owner history. The only things to verify are the usual age-related basics—quiet operation, stable channel balance, healthy bias, and no evidence of past repair shortcuts—but at US$900, this is the kind of listing a serious buyer should move on quickly.
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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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