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Luxman L-509Z Integrated Amplifier This is the top of the range Integrated Amplifier from Luxman the L-509Z, improving on the fantastic L-509X. The amplifier retails for 18499 and the stores don't discount these as the wait time to get one is 6 months. The amp has just been acquired 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. It is brought through official distributer here in Australia, so covered by warranty by any Luxman store, origi
A used asking price of A$14,000 sits below the 25th percentile of your recent comparable AUD market data, so this reads as a strong buy rather than merely fair. Against a median of A$17,341 and a 75th percentile of A$32,886, it’s priced with real value on its side, especially if the condition is genuinely clean and all functions check out.
That makes it an appealing way into a highly regarded integrated amp known for authoritative drive, refined control, and the sort of all-in-one simplicity that can replace a separate pre/power chain with less fuss. The main upside is straightforward: if it’s well cared for, this is the kind of purchase that should deliver serious performance-per-dollar with limited downside, so I’d prioritize confirming service history, remote, and any original packaging or extras.
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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