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Offered is „D-500X‘s“ by Luxman from the category „CD Player“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 2530949901 ends on 05.12.2026 at 18:31 o'clock.
Recent comparable listings put this model at a median of €2,391, with the middle 50% spanning €2,366–€2,416. At €2,450, this is slightly above the 75th-percentile asking price, so it looks ambitious rather than a bargain; it would need excellent provenance, accessories, or a recent service to justify the premium.
The D-500Xs remains a desirable vintage Luxman: its Philips CDM-3 mechanism, substantial construction, refined low-filter digital design, and distinctive top-loading operation give it genuine enthusiast appeal. The remote and correct 100 V setup matter, as does reliable disc reading and track access. If those are all confirmed and the player is exceptionally clean, the premium is understandable, but a buyer should negotiate toward roughly €2,400 or below.
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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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