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  1. TunerLanding

    Best Looking Vintage Amps/Tuners/Receivers plus sound rating 1-10

    Hey guys, thought this might be of some interest. I bought an au-666 and tu-666 Sansui combo because it looks amazing and the audio properties sounded fair also. What vintage kit does everyone else find visually beautiful? And how does the sound match? Do receivers look better than...
  2. T

    Luxman sq 505x right channel dead.

    So I bought what I thought was a luxman sq 507x but what ended up being a luxman sq505x with a 506 front secondhand a couple days ago but it has a dead right channel. After some trouble shooting I found out that someone had connected the pre amp connector switch incorrectly so I was hoping that...
  3. T

    "Works as it should, sounds great!".............

    As you could probably tell it does not, in fact, work as it should or sound great.
  4. Garret86

    Luxman R-117 Help me

    So I got my hands on a free luxman R-117 receiver. Upon power up there is no sound and the led panel is dead. The red lights for the speaker selection come on and you’re able to choose an input but no sound comes out. Upon power up I can hear the immediate first relay click , no but second one...
    • Garret86
    • Thread
    • luxman luxman r-117 monster receiver
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Solid State
  5. David_NC

    Luxman R-115 Pre-Main Loop Addition... or How to Make a Great Receiver Better!

    I really enjoy my R-115 and have used it regularly in a secondary system since switching to separates in my main setup. In particular, it sounds great with ADS L780/2's. The 780's don't have the best low bass response, so I use a subwoofer with this setup. The issue is that the R-115 doesn't...
  6. TunerLanding

    The Truth about AR9 speakers and WPC

    Hey guys, just picked up these well thought of speakers and afterwards I’ve read some reviews about how they NEED well over 100 wpc. I tried them on my Luxman L-410 75wpc but I like them better on my R-1050 55wpc. Am I missing something? Is there something magic that happens at higher watt...
  7. FauxHall

    Experiences with First Watt amps?

    Thinking about a stable mate for my Chi-Fi tube amp and my thoughts turn to a Class A SS unit. Regular Class AB SS units are just not exotic enough! I'd generally prefer new since repair options are limited in this corner of the world although I would jump on a Luxman M-300 if I could find a...
  8. TunerLanding

    Thorens 1971 TD 160 V.S. Luxman 1982 PD 264

    I got the idea to compare these two decks directly when I noticed that my newly acquired PD 264 has the same Shure cartridge as my main system TD 160, with the venerated Shure M95ED stylus (stock with the Premier cart on the Thorens, likely an aftermarket fitting on the Luxman). Otherwise both...
  9. B

    Luxman K-210 repair question (total n00b)

    I recently acquired a Luxman K-210 tape deck. The problem is that the moment I turn on the power button, the silver knob (pulley? spindle? -- see attached photo) starts turning. No matter what button I press -- Stop, Pause, Play, whatever -- it keeps whirring. Does anyone have any idea how...
  10. K Richner

    Jig or Protractor?

    What's better a alignment jig or protractor? Anyone know of a Jig for a Luxman PD-289 ? I figured out how to use the protractor but since this TT doesn't have a swapable headshell I think a Jig would make it easier to change carts. What's everyone's thoughts?
    • K Richner
    • Thread
    • alignment jig luxman pd-289 protractor
    • Replies: 65
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. Gabbyhayes

    Luxman LV104

    I have this wonderful amp on my bench and got it working except it needs a bass control (pot) Hoping someone out there can help me out. Thanx PS Wasn't sure whether to post this here in the tube forum or solid state since it is both. Should be LV103. Admin please correct
  12. O

    New (old) system troubleshooting

    I'm having trouble with a new system I'm building from scratch and would very much appreciate the expert advice of other members. I thought it would be fun to create a new system for my office with all vintage components. For reference, my main system at home is a mix of contemporary and older...
  13. TunerLanding

    Luxman LV-117 similar quality to R-117? Time is as always of the essence!

    Huge fan of my luxman l-410, unreal sound blows silver faced 35 wpc vintage pieces away imo in sound stage. A Luxman/Alpine LV-117 just popped up for a decent price locally, it says 110 wpc but I can't find any reviews on its sound. R-117 is a legendary receiver...
  14. K Richner

    Just picked up hopefully a decent TT?

    I picked up this Luxman PD-289 yesterday they originally wanted $350 but dropped the price to $300 because they said the Stove didn't work? It seems to work fine, also the Cart they included I can't find anything about it? Anyone familiar with the TT and Cart? Was it a Good deal? I have 10 days...
    • K Richner
    • Thread
    • luxman luxman pd 289 used turntable
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. Y

    Looking to put my turntable back in service

    I pulled two turntables out of storage this weekend and neither of them fared so well. One probably isn't worth messing with (Technics SL-BD20D) but the other one is nice and I want to do whatever it takes to get it back in service. I'd probably just assume take it to a pro if I can find one in...
    • yendor65
    • Thread
    • 3009 lux luxman mkii pd pd-121 pd121 sme sme 3009 turntable
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. Bedri®

    Luxman L215 new PCB

    Hello I designed the Luxman L215 amplifier pcb according to my own requirements by taking advantage of its open scheme. It works healthy. I did not use the tone control circuit. I designed it in two parts as the supply circuit and the amplifier. Bias adjust 50mA I wrote the content by...
    • Bedri®
    • Thread
    • amplifier circuit diy pcb l215 luxman solid state
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Solid State
  17. Z

    Luxman L510 complete restore

    Hi all, I've just finished a really long and complex restore on a Luxman L510, I've bought it used and for repair, unfortunately too many tentatives to repair it before my turn, PCBs where damaged with some repaired connections and too many unsoldering and soldering, some transistors where...
    • zluca71
    • Thread
    • amplifier l510 luxman repair restore
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Solid State
  18. N

    Upgrading home listening setup

    Hey all, I just purchased a pair of Snell J2 speakers with audio note tweeters that I'm very pleased with. They sound great for vinyl. Right now I am powering them with my dad's Insignia NSR2000 receiver. I'm looking to upgrade my receiver and eyeing a Luxman L-80v or L-85v integrated...
  19. N

    Kenwood KA - 8004 Integrated Amplifier ?

    Hi everyone, I've been upgrading my home listening setup as I've enjoyed listening to vinyl more and more during the pandemic. I recently acquired a great sounding pair of Snell J2 speakers. I am looking to get a nice vintage Integrated power amplifier to pair with them. I have the...
  20. N

    Harman Kardon matching pre and power amps

    Hello all, followed Audiokarma for quite a while but don't do much posting. Curious as to opinions as to what to match with a HK Citation 19 power amp. Have a Citation A, Mcintosh c31v or a Luxman TP 117. Planning to use a Bogen tube tuner. Running Klipsch Fortes (recapped) and Cornwalls...
  21. DCH

    Luxman R-117 Speaker Relay Access/Replacement

    Thought I'd toss a few pictures up here as it's kinda hard to find a step-by-step of replacing the notoriously fail-prone speaker relays in the R-117. PLEASE NOTE: I am not an expert in anything. Try this at your own risk. MAKE SURE YOU UNPLUG THE UNIT and leave it unplugged for, like, a...
    • DCH
    • Thread
    • luxman r-117 repair speaker relays
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Solid State
  22. T

    Luxman d 105u issues

    I got this cd player the other day but it has some problems that I would like to address if possible. The main thing is that whenever I put in a cd or take one out the lens keeps trying to move forward for a bit producing a clicking noise before going back to its normal operation. Also the lcd...
  23. Z

    Luxman L510 power transistors

    Hi all, I'm trying to repair a Luxman L510, I've found that two of the four power transistors for one channel are damaged (short between B and C), it uses the 2SA1075 and 2SC2525 complementary pair, can someone suggest a recommended complementary pair, even in a different package? I can find...
    • zluca71
    • Thread
    • luxman power amplifier repair transistor
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Solid State
  24. Les Robinson

    Luxman P-102 Turntable stops working

    My question is that the turntable, sometimes, stops after about 1" in from the LP's edge. It does not happen all the time. I've opened it and cleaned the tonearm rail, the applied new grease. I've used Deoxit on the electronics that I could get to. I put on a new belt What else can I try...
  25. mschool

    Seeking advice from vintage Luxman enthusiasts:

    I’m new to Luxman, but I’m doing my research, and for vinyl, the L4XX seems the highest phono performance from Luxman before the shift to CDs with the L500. I am looking for the best possible MM/MC phono stage performance to drive two 3-way Victor speakers that are 6 OHM and can go up to 180...
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