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Selling my Luxman MQ-50. This tube amp received the Stereo Sound Best product distinction and is also considered to be the best Luxman amp ever produced. It is dad silent and comes with PSVANE tubes that have very low hours on them.More info available here :
The timing is good: this is an early-’80s Luxman tube power amp, not a current-production piece, so value is driven by condition, service history, and how complete it is rather than by any newer replacement model. At US$2,187, the asking price looks ambitious but not outlandish for a desirable vintage Luxman; a comparable used listing has been shown at US$1,799, which puts this one above the more comfortable buy-in zone unless it’s especially clean or recently serviced.
What makes it worth considering is the MQ-50’s reputation as a classic Japanese tube amp with real collector appeal and good sonic pedigree. If it’s original-owner, freshly recapped, or comes with verified tubes, paperwork, or rare accessories, that can justify stretching. I’d still want clear confirmation of operating health, because with an amp this old, transformer condition, hum, and service quality matter more than cosmetics.
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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