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Luxman PD131 Turntable and Tonearm Package Fabulous sounding direct drive Luxman PD131 with Ortofon 2M Blue with 50h mounted to Micro Seiki MA-202 tone arm with Linn LP12 phono cables. As seen from photos the woodwork is in very nice condition so is the lid. Later appearing almost blemish free. Price is negotiable and would absolutely love for this marvel of Japanese engineering to find a new home. Neo Condition: Very good Payment Method: Cash, PayPal Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By Neo 3 Comments AUD $1,500 Date: July 1, 20241 yr
This is a buyer’s market listing at A$1,500: for a PD131 in very good condition, that sits in fair-to-good territory rather than bargain-bin territory. I’d call it reasonably priced if the package is complete, and a bit strong only if the arm or key accessories are missing.
The PD131 is well regarded because it’s a serious direct-drive deck with the kind of speed stability, build quality, and low-fuss ownership that still makes sense today. If it’s the turntable-and-tonearm package shown, the upside is real: you’re buying into a cult-classic Luxman platform with good resale, especially if the arm is desirable and the motor runs quietly. I’d mainly verify cueing, bearing play, speed lock, dust cover condition, and that any original accessories or armboard parts are included.
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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