Luxman receivers
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Holst
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I have a R-1050, bought it new in 77, I worked at a dealership that sold them. It does/did everything well. It was stolen in 89 and returned beat to crap a few month later. It still works though the glass on the front is broken, At the moment it's just being used as a phono preamp and headphone amp.
kneeOhFight
Addicted Member
I owned an R-1050 for a short time...regret letting it go, too...the unit came from it's original owner, and aside from decades of cigar smoke from occupying a study, it was flawless..fit and finish are second to none, and clean power is abundant. I don't have much experience with receivers, but owning this one for an all too short time dispelled many misconceptions about them, and my prejudice toward separate components seems much less logical as well...
Given the unit is performing as designed, and it's aesthetics are intact, you're in for a treat:thmbsp:
Given the unit is performing as designed, and it's aesthetics are intact, you're in for a treat:thmbsp:
SoCal Sam
Lunatic Member
That's a good recommendation for Lux receivers. All the one's I've owned seemed under-stressed and ran cool, which bodes well for longevity.
clydeselsor
Lunatic Member
Good to know guys! Thanks!
KentTeffeteller
Gimpus Stereophilus!
This era of Luxman was excellent equipment. Sweet sounding, reliable, well built, and generally well engineered conservatively. Nice to own. I like the R 1040 very well.
Susurus
Resolution:6.62×10^-34
Dr*Audio there's an Ood on your avatar, did you know? :sigh:
You could have Billie instead...
I have an R-1030, 1040, big jump up to the 1050, 1070 and digital-tuner'ed R-117 for fun. Can you tell I like them?
R-1050 is probably the pinnacle of the analog ones I've seen. 1070 has a tad more power, but runs a tad hotter, and I don't like concentric knob controls.
But there are hotter things with concentric knobs that are just fine LOL.
You could have Billie instead...
I have an R-1030, 1040, big jump up to the 1050, 1070 and digital-tuner'ed R-117 for fun. Can you tell I like them?
R-1050 is probably the pinnacle of the analog ones I've seen. 1070 has a tad more power, but runs a tad hotter, and I don't like concentric knob controls.
But there are hotter things with concentric knobs that are just fine LOL.
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KLH9
A Double Pair Sounds OK
I sold Luxman when I lived in Colorado in the mid 70's
I still have a M-120, C-120, and TX-115 with the faux rosewood cases but now they are in the guest cabin up here so I don't listen to them as much as I have in the past.
I've never owned a receiver but if I were to get one the 70's vintage Luxmans would be one of my first choices.
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I still have a M-120, C-120, and TX-115 with the faux rosewood cases but now they are in the guest cabin up here so I don't listen to them as much as I have in the past.
I've never owned a receiver but if I were to get one the 70's vintage Luxmans would be one of my first choices.
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dr*audio
Fish fingers and custard!
Um, yes I do know. Thanks for the photos of Rose. God, I miss her!
Dr*Audio there's an Ood on your avatar, did you know? :sigh:
You could have Billie instead...
I have an R-1030, 1040, big jump up to the 1050, 1070 and digital-tuner'ed R-117 for fun. Can you tell I like them?
R-1050 is probably the pinnacle of the analog ones I've seen. 1070 has a tad more power, but runs a tad hotter, and I don't like concentric knob controls.
But there are hotter things with concentric knobs that are just fine LOL.
legal eagle
Sound Hound
hat do you mean by stolen and returned?
There must be a story to be told here...tell all!
Joe Williams
New Member
Luxman R10-40
I have an R10-40 Receiver I got in 1980 and I still use it today and it works great! That vintage of Luxman were classics. The only maintenance problems I've ever had were caused by my own doing which resulted in fuses being blown inside the receiver. The front panel lights don't alays work and I've found that to be a recurring problem with Luxman receivers from that era. I've been told by an audio guru friend of mine that at low volumes those Luxmans acted as a class A amp.
I have an R10-40 Receiver I got in 1980 and I still use it today and it works great! That vintage of Luxman were classics. The only maintenance problems I've ever had were caused by my own doing which resulted in fuses being blown inside the receiver. The front panel lights don't alays work and I've found that to be a recurring problem with Luxman receivers from that era. I've been told by an audio guru friend of mine that at low volumes those Luxmans acted as a class A amp.
Freezer7Pro
Luxman!
I wish I had a Luxman receiver. Great brand.
kimbosoups
Member
Luxman R-1070 and LV85
I got the R1070 receiver for 20 years, and it still working like new. The 70,s Luxman R1050, and the R1070 were the sweetest receiver around. And they were really well build. The LV85 got more power, and with my Mac Cd player, it is as smooth and sweet as they come for the money. Better then the Yamaha, or the TOTL Pioneer Sa9900 which I still have. The tuner in those receivers were just the tops.
I got the R1070 receiver for 20 years, and it still working like new. The 70,s Luxman R1050, and the R1070 were the sweetest receiver around. And they were really well build. The LV85 got more power, and with my Mac Cd player, it is as smooth and sweet as they come for the money. Better then the Yamaha, or the TOTL Pioneer Sa9900 which I still have. The tuner in those receivers were just the tops.
The Luxman R-1500E has one of the best FM reception i've ever heard from a receiver. And with 2x75/125 wpc @ 8/4 ohm on its tap, it will provide some class leading listening pleasure. No surprise from a Lux :yes:
BTW, what does the "E" stands for? Most unit I see on line is just the R-1500.
BTW, what does the "E" stands for? Most unit I see on line is just the R-1500.
