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Luxman Luxman T - 88V Radio A beautiful Luxman T - 88V Radio. In fantastic condition. Works and sounds great! Happy to Post. Condition: Excellent Payment Method: Cash, EFT Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By Ryehifi 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $230 Date: July 1, 20241 yr
Marking the Luxman T-88V as “excellent” condition immediately validates the A$230 asking price as a strong bargain for this vintage unit. While European sellers list similar examples around €449 (roughly A$770) and US eBay auctions often hit A$500–A$650, this Australian listing sits well below the 25th percentile of typical used pricing, making it an exceptional deal for a collector.
The T-88V is a revered 1975 solid-state tuner known for its remarkable FM sensitivity and clean AM performance, matching the quality of Luxman’s flagship L-80V line. Its compact size, robust build, and inclusion of the original wooden case add significant desirability, while the “excellent” condition suggests the internals are likely well-preserved. At this price, it’s a genuine buying opportunity for anyone seeking high-fidelity tuning without the usual vintage markup.
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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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