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This is a strong deal at US$500. The five comparable sold listings center at US$912, with the lower quartile at US$842, so this ask is well below the typical used market—roughly 45% under the median. If it is functional and accurately represented, it looks like a genuine bargain rather than merely a fair price.
The L-118A is a desirable vintage Luxman integrated: a substantial Class AB design with plenty of power for normal hi-fi speakers, the company’s generally musical, controlled presentation, and useful integrated simplicity. At this money, it is worth pursuing, particularly if the controls are quiet, both channels are strong, and the phono stage works. Because it is older equipment, confirm service history and check for noisy switches, scratchy pots, relay delay, and heat-related issues, but those checks should not obscure how attractive US$500 is.
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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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