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Luxman r117 or Lrs 5l15 Integrated Amplifier (Solid State) R115 or r117 Lrs 5l15 Condition: Any Payment Method: Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By WFM 0 Comments AUD $1,500 Date: September 15, 20241 yr
Is this the sort of Luxman you’d buy on sight at A$1,500? Against your recent comp set, it sits comfortably below the A$2,000 median and well under the A$4,899 75th percentile, so this reads as a solid-to-strong buy rather than an ambitious ask. For a known vintage Luxman integrated, that’s a sensible entry point if the unit is working properly and the photos/description don’t hide any obvious red flags.
These older Luxman solid-state integrateds are well liked for their build quality, gutsy power delivery, and smooth, refined presentation that still feels musical rather than clinical. The upside here is straightforward: if it’s clean, original, and serviced or at least well cared for, you’re buying into a respected piece of Japanese hi-fi with real long-term appeal. I’d mainly want confirmation on basic function, switches/pots, and whether any service history or original accessories are included.
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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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