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At US$1,975, this Luxman M-2000 is ambitiously priced compared to the typical used market, which clusters between US$1,200 and US$1,500 for units in good to very good condition. Recent sales show an active listing at US$1,499 and a recently ended one at US$1,490, placing the asking price well above the median and near the 75th percentile.
The M-2000 remains a respected 1976–1979 flagship, designed by Tim de Paravicini’s team, delivering 120W per channel with a clean, detailed sound and strong staging in a dual-mono, single-supply layout. Its 18kg build and Toshiba output transistors speak to serious engineering, and owners prize its musicality and durability. If this unit is truly original-owner, fully serviced, and includes the original dust cover or manual, the extra US$400–US$500 might be justified, but without those specifics, it’s a fair-but-not-bargain opportunity.
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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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