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The age matters: this is a 1987–1990 Luxman tuner/preamp, not a current-generation component, but that timing is part of its appeal. At US$180, it sits below your comparable listings’ US$200 25th percentile and well under the US$239 median, making it a genuine bargain if functional.
The TP-117 combines a capable preamp with FM/AM tuning, phono support, and unusually useful multi-room control, while Luxman’s build and generally smooth, low-noise presentation remain appealing in a vintage system. The main buying check is the remote: several important functions depend on it, and replacements can be difficult. Confirm that it is included and working, along with both channels, inputs, tuner memory, and display operation. If those basics check out, US$180 is an easy recommendation rather than merely a fair price.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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