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This one is a little above the median, but not by much: at A$568 it sits over the A$510 median and just beyond the A$539 75th percentile, so I’d call it slightly ambitious rather than overpriced. With only two recent comparables, the spread is narrow, and this asking price is close enough to the top of the current range that it’s not a bargain.
That still leaves a well-liked vintage Luxman integrated worth considering if it’s clean, original, and working properly. The LV-111 is from an era when Luxman gear was valued for smooth, refined presentation and solid everyday drive, so the appeal is real for a listener wanting a musical, no-fuss amp rather than a spec-chasing box. At this price, I’d want confidence in service history, fully working controls, and no channel imbalance or scratchy pots.
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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