Is the luxman l-405 any good?
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Wigwam Jones
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I can't speak to that model, but I have some Luxman L-series integrated amplifiers, and I am a big fan. I have the L-580, L-480, and L-450 solid state integrated amps. Bought the L-580 in Okinawa when I was young - 1983.
Wigwam Jones
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I can't really advise you on that, but I can say that yes, I'd probably consider paying that if it worked well. Bear also in mind that Luxman, being a lesser-known brand, isn't as easily repaired if it needs work. But I do like me some Luxman. I find it has a special 'sound' that is distinctively Luxman.
luxmaster
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It's funny but the R 405 or 406 I cant remember which one got me started in the stereo world. My parents but theirs new in the 80's and when they divorced I took the stereo over. Stupid me about 7 years ago I sold it and I regret it. I am trying to find another one. It sure has sweet sound and if you have a remote bonus to you. I think it was rated 60watts a channel. It was mid line for luxman back then. I even have a promo on laserdisc for the luxman R series. I currently own the 104 which is the black version 35watts. It is botl but I keep it around for visual stimulation in my luxman collection.
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Coconuts 500
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Did Luxman ever make something bad? I don't think they did. Not the real Luxman anyway. 
$40, somewhat high for that particular model, but still worth it. I would have done it.
Currently listening to: Luxman
$40, somewhat high for that particular model, but still worth it. I would have done it.Currently listening to: Luxman
luxmaster
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well, I did get it. but must say that I'm not that impressed...
going to give it a second chance though, because I'm using quite improvised speakreterminals at the moment
What speakers are you running with the unit?
a pair of really old beovox 4802 at the moment
luxmaster
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Those are some really nice speakers. I am not sure but I think those speakers are rated with a 4 ohm load where that particular luxman is not designed to handle speakers below 8ohms. I could be wrong though. Like someone mentioned ealier you cant go wrong with the sound quality of Luxman however some of their build quality is another story.
the speakers are 4ohms, but the amp can handle speakers form 4-16 ohms... so shouldn't be a problem. I've ordered mew speakercable plugs, let´s see if they help
well, I did get it. but must say that I'm not that impressed...
going to give it a second chance though, because I'm using quite improvised speakreterminals at the moment
If you would like to hear what the Luxman engineers designed that particular receiver to sound like, I suggest that you bring it in to a local tech for a little TLC. Any piece of audio equipment as old as your "new" Luxman is likely not functioning perfectly, and therefore will not sound its best.
Dandy
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Well, I've just seen a German site offering one for 300 Euros, so it can't be bad. You might like to check out the mods on this Luxman site: http://www.hilberink.nl/codehans/luxman2.htm
Coconuts 500
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They won't. Sorry you didn't like the sound of the amp. :sigh:
DEANO222
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They are 70 watts a side
