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Specifications of the Luxman C-700uType Stereo preamplifierNumber of channels 2 x 2 stereo (choice between balanced or unbalanced)Input sensitivity and impedance Unbalanced 250mV/46kOhmBalanced 250mV/67kOhmOutput sensitivity and impedance Unbalanced 1V/90 Ohm, max. 11VBalanced 1V/600 Ohm, max. 11.5VFrequency response20Hz to 20kHz (+0, -0.1dB)5Hz to 120kHz (+0, -3.0dB)Total harmonic distortion Unbalanced 0.007% (20Hz to 20kHz)Balanced 0.010% (20Hz to 20kHz)S/N ratio (IHF-A)Unbalanced 125dBBalanced 122dBVolume control New LECUA1000Negative Feedback CircuitODNF 4.0Max. tone control range BASS: ±8dB at 100HzTREBLE: ±8dB at 10kHzDimensions (H x W x D) 440(W) x 130(H) x 430(D) mm(including 17mm front panel knob and 14mm rear panel speaker terminals)Weight 14.6 kgColor SilverOther Power consumption 28W, 2.0W (in standby mode)Remote control functions:Operation - Dimmer - Input selector - Output mode - Balanced phase selection - Record output - External pre-input - Line straight - Loudness - Volume up/down - Mute - ZoomAccessories Remote control (RA-22)Power cableType Power amplifierNumber of channels 2Output power (per channel) 120 Watts (stereo, 8 Ohm) / 420 Watts (mono, 8 ohm)Inputs RCA, XLRDimensions (H x W x D) 190 x 440 x 427 mmWeight 27.5 kgColor SilverOther Illuminated VU meters
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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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