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Is £390 the right money for a classic Luxman, or is it asking a bit too much? Against the recent local sample, it sits above the £345 median and just past the £367 75th percentile, so this reads as slightly ambitious rather than a bargain. It is not wildly out of line, but it is priced at the top end of fair and should earn that premium with strong cosmetic condition, proof of proper servicing, and complete accessories.
What makes it worth considering is the LV-105U’s reputation as a serious, musically assured integrated amp with real vintage appeal and enough character to justify a premium when it’s healthy. If it has been well cared for, that matters more here than chasing a lower sticker price, because age and service history are the real story with a piece like this. At £390, I’d want confidence that it has been checked over and is ready to play, not just presentable.
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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