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Up for sale is a 40w per channel class a luxman power amplifier , the mq360 utilises luxmans famous output transformers and GE 6550 output tubes for a luscious class a tube amplifier sound . This amplifier is ultra quiet and has plenty of drive for most modestly efficient speakers . Physically it...
Are you looking at a properly serviced, locally compatible MQ-360, or simply a working vintage amplifier? At A$1,800, it looks like a strong deal rather than merely fair: comparable excellent-condition examples have been advertised around A$3,000, while broader high-end Luxman tube-amplifier pricing is commonly around A$1,200–A$2,200. The model is identifiable, but actual sale prices are scarce, so condition still matters.
This is a desirable late-1980s Luxman valve power amp: 40 watts per channel, Class A operation, push-pull 6550 output tubes, and a self-bias circuit that makes ownership less fiddly. It is a particularly attractive match for revealing, moderately efficient speakers, offering the scale and tonal ease associated with good vintage Luxman. At this money, it is a buying opportunity if both channels are quiet and strong, the transformers are healthy, and the 100V Japanese supply has been handled correctly. Confirm tube condition and recent service before handing over cash.
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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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