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Luxman LV-102
Guter Zustand Leichte gebrauchsspuren
Voll Funktionstüchtig
Abholung in Berlin oder Versand 10€
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At this age, timing matters: the LV-102 is a 1985 hybrid-era Luxman rather than a current-generation design, but that is precisely why a clean example can be appealing. At €140, it sits well below the €194 25th-percentile comparable and is a genuine bargain against the €247 median, with even the upper quartile reaching €301.
Its appeal is substantial power, a useful MM/MC phono stage, CD-direct switching, and a generally clear, controlled sound with plenty of drive. The build and performance can still be very rewarding, especially with less efficient speakers. As a vintage amplifier, it deserves a proper listening test: switches, phono, both channels, protection behaviour, and operation after warming up. That is sensible due diligence, not a reason to reject this price; if the excellent condition claim holds, this looks like a strong buying opportunity.
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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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