Luxman
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Founding Year
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Headquarters
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What's unique about the brand

Luxman is distinguished by its proprietary LECUA volume control technology and unique negative feedback system, both designed to maintain exceptional sound quality at low volumes while reducing distortion. The brand's integrated amplifiers feature precision resistors, advanced phono preamps, and rare tone controls that allow users to fine-tune their listening experience, all housed in durable, classic-styled components.

What reviewers are saying

We read all the reviews. Here's what reviewers feel most strongly about:

  • Luxman's products consistently achieve a "musical and natural" sound, prioritizing listening enjoyment over strict adherence to sterile neutrality.
  • They feature comprehensive tone and EQ controls that are still well-regarded and included in their current flagship components.

Our favorite reviewer quotes:

  • "The LMC-5 enabled a nearly live performance in my small listening warren, the cart defying room size to recreate spatial splendor and physical immediacy. The LMC-5 delivered a feast of textures on the second movement of Joseph Haydn's Op.74 No.1 in C Major, performed by the Auryn Quartet and recorded using a pair of Neumann CM3 microphones ( Das Mikrofon , Tacet L17)." (https://www.stereophile.com/content/luxman-lmc-5-moving-coil-phono-cartridge)
  • "The Luxman's tonal balance was magic to my ears, and a perfect match for the speakers I primarily used it with: Sonus Faber's Olympica III and Revel's Performa3 F206. From top to bottom, the M-900u was as neutral as you'd expect a topflight solid-state amp to sound, and without the clinical or sterile quality that plagues some solid-state gear." (https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/838-luxman-m-900u-stereo-mono-amplifier)
  • "The M-900u is one of the best-built, finest-sounding amplifiers you can buy, and the ideal companion for Luxman's outstanding C-900u preamplifier. But the M-900u's magical tonal balance and world-class ability to unveil detail and re-create soundstages makes it something special indeed." (https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/838-luxman-m-900u-stereo-mono-amplifier)
  • "As a pair the Luxmans are positively sumptuous without being overblown, sweetened, or smoothed, and anything with tonal depth sounds more convincing than usual. That goes for voices, kick drums, trumpets… anything, and this, combined with the effortless delivery, makes for very articulate, full-flavoured vibes." (https://hifiplus.com/articles/luxman-c-700u-preamp-and-m-700u-stereo-power-amplifier)
  • "The Luxman MQ-88uC is nothing short of a musical treasure. It represents a nearly perfect introduction to the joys of triode sound and is highly recommended for those in search of a closer approach to the real thing, and is a mandatory audition for all Quad-57 ESL owners." (https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/luxman-mq-88uc-stereo-power-amplifier)
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M-200

  • Positioning: The entry-level model in Luxman's lineup, offering a compact stereo power amplifier.
  • Description: Offers a compact design with a powerful output of 25 watts per channel, making it ideal for small spaces or desktop setups. Unlike higher-end models like the M-700u, it features a BTL monaural output mode for increased power, but lacks the advanced ODNF circuitry found in more expensive models, making it a budget-friendly option for those seeking quality sound without extensive features.

M-700u

  • Positioning: A mid-range power amplifier that bridges the gap between entry-level and high-end models in Luxman's lineup.
  • Description: Delivers a robust 120 watts per channel and incorporates the ODNF 4.0 circuit for improved distortion characteristics, offering a richer sound compared to the M-200. It provides a balance of power and sound quality, with more advanced features than the M-200.

M-900u

  • Positioning: A high-end stereo power amplifier, positioned just below the flagship models in Luxman's lineup.
  • Description: Features Luxman's advanced ODNF 4.0 circuit, providing ultra-low distortion and high power output of 150 watts per channel. It offers superior sound quality and build compared to the M-700u, with features like a large needle meter and a highly rigid chassis.

M-10X

  • Positioning: Luxman's flagship stereo power amplifier, representing the pinnacle of their product lineup.
  • Description: Introduces the new LIFES amplification feedback engine, delivering exceptional sound quality and power output of 150 watts per channel. It surpasses the M-900u with its advanced technology and exquisite design.
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