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Angeboten wird „MQ-88uC“ von Luxman als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Röhren-Endverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 4751968564 endet am 09.10.2026 um 06:19 Uhr.
This €4,100 ask for the used Luxman MQ-88uC is a fair price that sits just under the €4,078 median of recent European listings, making it a solid buying opportunity rather than a bargain or an overpriced gamble. It lands comfortably between the 25th percentile (€3,920) and 75th percentile (€4,694), aligning well with the typical used market for this specific tube amplifier in good condition.
The MQ-88uC remains highly regarded for its lush, musical sound fueled by four KT88 output tubes and a refined ODNF circuit that delivers 25Wpc with exceptional linearity and low distortion. Its 16.1 kg chassis and classic Luxman build quality ensure durability, while the 20Hz–100kHz frequency response offers wide bandwidth for dynamic detail. At this price, you’re getting a rare, well-loved tube amp that balances vintage warmth with modern precision, ideal for listeners who value tonal richness without sacrificing clarity.
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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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