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LUXMAN PD-272 PLATTENSPIELER DIRECT DRIVE!
Mit ORTOFON Tonabnehmer!
Ab zu holen in Niederlande, Cuijk!
At €375, the obvious alternative is a newer budget direct-drive deck, but this Luxman sits above that level in build and tonearm quality. It is priced a little above the recent comparable market: €341 median, with the 75th percentile at €358. That makes €375 slightly ambitious rather than a bargain, though “excellent” condition narrows the gap.
The PD-272 is a handsome Japanese direct-drive classic with a stable servo motor, substantial platter, useful pitch adjustment, and a straightforward, well-regarded tonearm. It offers the sort of solid, uncluttered engineering that still makes vintage Luxman appealing, and its detachable dust cover and adjustable feet are practical bonuses. At this price, confirm that speed holds steadily, the cueing and anti-skate work properly, and the cover, hinges, headshell, and cables are present. A clean, fully tested example could justify €375, but €350 or below would be the sharper buy.
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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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