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Listed as working, this is a strong deal at USD 550: it sits well below the comparable-sales 25th percentile of USD 842, versus a USD 912 median and USD 1,082 upper quartile. Assuming the model and electrical condition are correctly represented, the price leaves substantial room compared with recent market results.
The MX-100 is a relatively uncommon early-1980s Luxman power amplifier, rated around 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms, with enough authority for demanding speakers. Its period Luxman build, understated cosmetics, and reported sonic kinship with the M-02 make it appealing to vintage solid-state enthusiasts. “Working” should ideally mean both channels are quiet under load, with no protection faults, noisy controls, or heat-related drift; confirmation of recent service and the original cover or manual would only strengthen an already compelling 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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