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Luxman CL 34 Pre Amplifier Classic and legendary preamp. Rare as hens teeth down here. This model is 240v made for the aussie market. One of luxmans best ever valve pre. Outstanding imaging and depth . Smooth , clear and dynamic. The dynamics are glorious. The phono section is golden and the dynamics are trully unbelievable. Very low noise and distortion. Valves are australian 8x miniwatts. No switch or dial noise , everything works as it should. Circuit board is very clean and in amazing condition. Origianlly purchased from hifi exchange. Phono section is outstanding, huge dynamics, dep
The Luxman CL-34 is a respected Japanese tube preamp from the early 1980s, prized for its warm, musical sound and robust build. At A$3,000, this listing sits above the typical used range: comparable units in excellent condition have sold for A$2,600 locally, while European listings hover around A$1,400–A$1,600 (€912–€1,370). This price is ambitious, likely exceeding the 75th percentile unless the unit is original-owner, fully serviced, or includes rare accessories.
If the condition is truly unknown, the risk increases significantly—tube preamps of this age often need capacitor or tube refreshes, which can add A$200–A$400 in service costs. However, if verified as excellent and unmodified, the CL-34 remains a worthwhile buy for its lush midrange and reliable LUXMAN chassis, offering a genuine vintage tone that modern solid-state preamps struggle to replicate. In that case, it’s a fair but not exciting deal; at A$3,000 with unknown condition, it’s better to wait for a clearer, lower-priced option.
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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