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Luxman C-700u Pre Amplifier I purchased this C-700u brand new and ran it for 12 to 18 months along with the Luxman M-700u power amp. The only reason I stopped using it was the opportunity to buy a second hand a Townshend Audio Allegri Reference preamp came up and I'd wanted to own one of these for several years, just couldn't afford a brand new one! The C-700u is a wonderful preamp in my opinion and as you can see from the photos this one is in mint condition. It is built with the same bulletproof and luxurious quality we've all come to expect from Luxman over the years. In the relatively sh
Luxman’s C-700u sits in the sweet spot of the brand’s line: a refined, very well-built preamp with a genuinely high-end feel and the sort of low-noise, balanced-friendly feature set that makes it easy to build around. At A$4,500, this looks fair to slightly strong against the known used anchor of A$6,975 for an immaculate ex-display unit, and it is clearly well below original pricing, so it does not read as overpriced for a mint example.
What makes it worth a look is the combination of smooth, unforced sound, strong imaging, and Luxman’s excellent machining and finish; reviewers consistently praise its tonal balance and composure. The upside is best if this is truly clean, with the remote and original packaging included, because that helps preserve value and makes the purchase feel more complete.
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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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