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Offered is „LMC-5 NEU UNBENUTZT WERKSGARANTIE“ by Luxman as new device from the category „Pick-up MC“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 4705061964 ends on 09.12.2026 at 11:30 o'clock.
“Neu, unbenutzt, Werksgarantie” makes this a particularly clean buy at €1,499: it is far below the comparable-listing 25th percentile of €5,029, with a median of €9,054 and 75th percentile of €13,909. On those figures, this is not merely fair—it looks like an exceptional bargain, assuming the listing is correctly identified and the warranty is transferable or otherwise valid for the buyer.
The Luxman LMC-5 is a well-regarded moving-coil cartridge, valued for refined tonal balance, resolution, and musical ease rather than exaggerated hi-fi fireworks. Unused condition removes the main concern with buying a cartridge second-hand: unknown stylus wear, cantilever damage, or mishandling. Check that the box, mounting hardware, stylus guard, serial documentation, and original invoice are present, and confirm the warranty terms before paying. If those basics check out, this is a compelling 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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