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Luxman E-250 Phono Amplifiers - MYR $5880 @ CMY Audio & Visual The E-250 is the latest phono amplifier from LUXMAN, inheriting the best in design from its predecessor the E-200 that has been the reference model for compact phono equalizer amplifiers since it was released in 2008. A newly added function to the E-250 is the switching capability of load impedance and load capacity according to the cartridge characteristics for the ultimate enjoyment of the original detail of analog reproduction. The E-250 allows the listener to adjust the fine settings for every performance, releasing the express
This A$5,880 asking price is genuinely overpriced, sitting well above the 75th percentile of A$3,548 and nearly six times the 25th percentile of A$794 from your own database. Even converting the most recent external Reverb listing of US$880 to roughly A$1,400 confirms this Luxman P-200 is being marketed at a premium far exceeding typical used value for this model.
The P-200 is a respected, discrete-component headphone amp known for its warm, natural sound and robust build, but it lacks modern features like DACs or balanced outputs, limiting its upside. Unless this listing includes rare original accessories, is in pristine original-owner condition, or requires no power conversion (it’s AC100V), there is no justification for this price. At A$5,880 with unknown condition, it’s a pass—wait for a unit near the A$1,075 median or better.
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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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