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Luxman L-509Z Integrated Amplifier (Solid State) This is the just recently launched top of the range Integrated Amplifier from Luxman the L-509Z, the best they ever made, improving on the L-509X that was launched in 2017. The amplifier retails for 18499 and the stores don't discount these as the wait time to get one is 6 months. I have just received the amp but reluctantly have to sell as other priorities have come up since I have first ordered it. It is in brand new condition, used for less than 30h, with all original packaging (triple box) and accessories. I have brought through official dis
At A$12,500, this sits below the 25th percentile of the recent AUD comparables and well under the A$17,257 median, so it reads as a strong deal rather than merely fair. Against a small sample of recent asks, it’s priced on the buy-side of the market, with enough gap to the median to feel attractive if the unit is clean and working properly.
That makes sense for a L‑509Z: Luxman’s Z-series integrateds are widely regarded for refined, muscular sound, excellent drive, and the sort of build quality that holds appeal with serious two-channel buyers. At this price, the upside is in getting a top-tier integrated without paying median market money; if it’s complete, well cared for, and ideally includes original packaging or paperwork, it becomes even more compelling.
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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