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Luxman PD-284 Turntable A stunning Luxman direct drive turntable. It is in amazing, almost mint condition. Just got it back from a service. Auto lift at the end of the record. A gorgeous Shure M55E cartridge that sounds amazing. Rare find in this condition. Would prefer pick up but can safely and professionally pack to send interstate. Condition: Excellent Payment Method: PayPal EFT Cash Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By Vanbel 0 Comments AUD $595 Date: November 3, 20241 yr
Condition like new makes A$595 look fair to slightly strong, not a steal, but still sensible for a clean Luxman direct-drive deck. Recent used examples cluster around about A$450 for a very good unit with box/manual and A$550 for a one-owner example with extras, while an overseas used listing sat around A$770, which puts this asking price in the upper-middle of the usual range rather than at the cheap end.
The PD-284 is well-liked for its Japanese build quality, direct-drive stability, and generally easy, low-drama ownership compared with flakier belt-drive rivals. In like new condition, the upside is mainly cosmetic and practical: fewer restoration costs, better resale, and a better chance the arm, auto functions, and speed control are all behaving as they should. If it includes the dust cover, headshell, and original box/manual, that strengthens the buy further.
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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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