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Luxman CL350 & M-150 Power Amplifier These are the first Luxman solid state amplifiers. For sale at $1999 ONO.The sound is very much the same as Luxman tube amplifiers, but with the reliability of solid state.Both amplifiers have been checked by a qualified tech and everything is functional and they sound terrific!Original packaging is included!CL350- The first control amplifier using transistors. Rosewood finish in perfect condition.The equalizer circuit is based on a 3-stage direct-coupled circuit that combines PNP and NPN types, and the third stage adopts a push-pull operation method that c
This A$1,999 listing for the Luxman CL350 is a strong bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile (A$2,139) of recent comparable AUD listings and nearly A$230 under the median (A$2,228).
The CL350 is a revered 1972 Japanese preamp known for its smooth, musical tone and robust VACUUM-tube implementation that delivers genuine hi-fi warmth without harshness. At this price, it offers excellent value for enthusiasts seeking a classic, well-maintained unit with meaningful upside in rarity and original-owner appeal. Since the condition is listed as unknown but the price is so attractive, it’s a clear buying opportunity worth inspecting for typical age-related wear like capacitor drift or switch contact issues—common in vintage tubes—but not enough to deter a deal at this level.
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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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