Classic Luxman's

[ryuuoh]

Same for me, do you knw where to look at ? Seems like 50V is required.

I got my L-430 lamps from AK member dgwojo. Very nice to deal with, and he gets you the right lamps.
www.dgwojo.com

 

[Holst]

I have a deep love of Luxman gear. I used to sell it, I own more of it than any other brand. But no it's not McIntosh. With regard to audio quality, much of Luxman's output is up to the McIntosh challenge, and though Lux is well built, it's not over built like McIntosh, they weren't as consistent and had a confusing number of variants of the same model.

Outside of the era when Alpine served as their evil overlords and some outsource bits, Luxman has produced outstanding gear.

Interestingly, I am also a huge fan of Ohm loudspeakers which I also see on your blog.

 

[Dswankey]

I have a deep love of Luxman gear. I used to sell it, I own more of it than any other brand. But no it's not McIntosh. With regard to audio quality, much of Luxman's output is up to the McIntosh challenge, and though Lux is well built, it's not over built like McIntosh, they weren't as consistent and had a confusing number of variants of the same model.

Outside of the era when Alpine served as their evil overlords and some outsource bits, Luxman has produced outstanding gear.

Interestingly, I am also a huge fan of Ohm loudspeakers which I also see on your blog.

My first pair of speakers were Ohm's, I miss those

 

[Freo-1]

I have a deep love of Luxman gear. I used to sell it, I own more of it than any other brand. But no it's not McIntosh. With regard to audio quality, much of Luxman's output is up to the McIntosh challenge, and though Lux is well built, it's not over built like McIntosh, they weren't as consistent and had a confusing number of variants of the same model.

Outside of the era when Alpine served as their evil overlords and some outsource bits, Luxman has produced outstanding gear.

Interestingly, I am also a huge fan of Ohm loudspeakers which I also see on your blog.

I had a Lux 430, and really liked it's looks as well as it's sound.

Recently obtained a Lux R-115, and getting a Lux R-117. It doen't have the cool look of McIntosh, but the R-117 is considered one of the best receivers ever made.

 

[Dswankey]

I was wondering if the late 80's Lux gear was when Alpine owned them. I had a Lux 430, and really liked it's looks as well as it's sound.

Recently obtained a Lux R-115, and getting a Lux R-117. It doesn't have the cool look of McIntosh, but the R-117 is considered one of the best receivers ever made.

I upgraded from a Luxman R-341 (Made in Korea) which I really liked to the R-115 about a month or so ago and I love it!!!

As for late 80's Luxman there's some info here. Luxman

 

[EPI-Center]

does anybody know if the light above the volume on a l-430 is an LED or a lamp? any idea what size lamp?

 

[ryuuoh]

My L-430 has been modified with an LED. I'll see if the same lamp is used there.

 

[Susurus]

I'll have to post a pic of my mostly receivers stack as soon as the ones I've loaned out to AK'ers return home.

1030, 1040, 1050, 1070, L-55A (silver, elegant)
117, 117, 115 (industrial but has it where it counts)

A few comments...
1040, 1050 more reliable than 1070.

1040 no center tuning meter, can't understand at that price point and 1978 it made no sense. (Except to trolls in some Marketing Dept?)

1070 concentric balance control :thumbsdn: pre-outs :thmbsp:

117 MC cart switch, 2 preouts, 160 WPC :yes:
115 easier to find, and the tuner is just as good as 117
Somewhere in the universe is a black hole filled with their remotes. :sigh:

 

[Freo-1]

I'll have to post a pic of my mostly receivers stack as soon as the ones I've loaned out to AK'ers return home.

1030, 1040, 1050, 1070, L-55A (silver, elegant)
117, 117, 115 (industrial but has it where it counts)

A few comments...
1040, 1050 more reliable than 1070.

1040 no center tuning meter, can't understand at that price point and 1978 it made no sense. (Except to trolls in some Marketing Dept?)

1070 concentric balance control :thumbsdn: pre-outs :thmbsp:

117 MC cart switch, 2 preouts, 160 WPC :yes:
115 easier to find, and the tuner is just as good as 117
Somewhere in the universe is a black hole filled with their remotes. :sigh:

Nice collection!

I've got a R-117, R-115, and R-114 in house.

The R-114 is a real sleeper (really nice sonically).

 

[Dswankey]

Nice collection!

I've got a R-117, R-115, and R-114 in house.

The R-114 is a real sleeper (really nice sonically).

I still have the glossy ad-brochure for the R series but nothing in there regarding a R-114 do you know when that came out before or after the 117-115-113?

Also do you have the remotes?

 

[Freo-1]

I still have the glossy ad-brochure for the R series but nothing in there regarding a R-114 do you know when that came out before or after the 117-115-113?

Also do you have the remotes?

I think the R-114 came out in 1990, which is after the 117-115-113 series.

I have remotes for the R-114 and the R-115. They all work on any of the units.

 

[Dswankey]

Cool!!!

 

[vintageblog]

Wrote about the classic Luxman L235 Integrated Amplifier.
Love these units!!
http://vintagesound-vintagesound.blogspot.com/2010/07/luxman-l235-integrated-amplifier.html

We are posting our Classic Luxman's on our Facebook page - Vintage Sound. Come and post yours too.

 

[Jody Thornton]

We are posting our Classic Luxman's on our Facebook page - Vintage Sound. Come and post yours too.

What's the link for your Facebook page? I wanted to "Like" it...lol.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Great70]

I have always had a sneeking love for Luxman. When I bought my C 05/M 05 set I knew exactly what it was and what it represented. No regrets. It cost something, but so does quality.

Funny enough, I met the former owners' neighbour (the Lux set I bought had only one owner) who works in the vintage shop I bought the set from. Turns out the owner was well off and the Lux set I have was lucky to get 5 hours of use a week when owned. And the guy died 12 years ago. SO the set truly has "little use". I am making up for that now.

If only gear was made to look, feel and sound like this today. I cannot believe how lucky, fortunate and blessed I am to own this set. It truly is an audiophile dream. My music has never sounded better.

If a Luxman only forum was started I would heartedly be a part of it. Granted, it might make Lux gear more expensive if only others knew how good it really is.

Hi Do u know any information about the L 480 Do I need to connecet preamp out to main amp in for normal operation? I got one its working when i feed main amp in and it work as pre amp when i feed AUX and check the output of Preamp. but internally it has not connected. If u have any information I appriciate..

 

[Blue Shadow]

Do I need to connecet preamp out to main amp in for normal operation?

yes

 

[Dan-io-karma]

I have a nice little Lux sq700x that I need to get a picture of for this thread - seems hard to find out much about this little early 70s integrated amp.

HI All nice pics and words
I have just picked up a SQ700X
Got it from rubbish tip recycle shop. $20AUD (AWESOME!!)
No Turntable unfortunately - probably in land fill :tears:
Complete in original box(no manual)
Got it home all works well - Volume and Balance pot need a little cleaning
Inside was near spotless (just gave it a little brush and vac)
Veneer needs a working over (Sun damage?) Oh! and 37yrs of exposure
power light is blown

Any advise on best way to repair veneer and globe??

I have Infinity R S a currently driven by P i o n e e r S X 5 5 0 (yes I know it's a little light on for power)

I can t seem to find exact specs from my usual searches/forums. Does any one know if the SQ700x wil handle a 4ohm load and at what WPC

Pic of a brochure is attached, seems to say IHF 140w (70wpc @4 ohm)
Does this mean I can connect the R S a's (they would love the 70 wpc
If she will do it.....bring on the LUXMAN journey
thnks Dan

 

[Ruxman]

This model can only output 20 watts per channel into 8 ohms. Probably around 15-25 into 4. That is, if it likes 4 ohm loads. It can probably take it.

The light bulb is most likely 12V 100mA (5mm diameter), this is what Luxman almost always uses. For the veneer, a light sanding is probably in order, but it could also make things worse. Try to apply a layer of olive oil to it (using a piece of cloth), it will liven it up quite a bit. I always do this.

 

[Dan-io-karma]

Hi Ruxman, thanks for that info
I might set this up with some less demanding (8ohm) spkrs for in the home office.
Any thoughts. I'm thinking full range spkrs just for the exercise and something different

Might even buy a bean bag to relax on ( make a little sanctuary with this little amp, a t/t and tuner.)

Would a pre amp add a lot to the sound output (ie more control over trebble and bass)

 

[Ruxman]

I would not add a different pre-amp. It doesn't get much better than a Luxman pre. Honestly - that's their strongest point. They tend to be fairly warm, but with a very detailed sound.

A Luxman + full range combo is very popular. I think that will sound fantastic with this model.