Luxman C-1000

Data[edit]

General

  • Manufacturer: Luxman
  • Model: C-1000
  • Model range: Prestige Series
  • Type: Stereo preamplifier
  • Years of manufacture: 1975 - 1978
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: Silver, Wood
  • Remote control: -
  • Power consumption: 20 W
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 485 x 175 x 245 mm
  • Weight: 10 kg
  • Original price approx.: 200'000 Yen (Japan, 1975), 895 US-$, 3'500 DM


Connections

  • Number of inputs:
    • phono MM 1: 2.5 mV, 30 ~ 100 kohm
    • Phono MM 2: 2.5 mV, 50kohm

Tuner: 150 mV, 70kohm

    • Aux 1: 150 mV, 50kohm
    • Aux 2: 150 mV, 50kohm
    • Tape 1: 150 mV, 70kohm
    • Tape 2: 150 mV, 70kohm
  • Number of outputs:
    • Output voltage: typically 1 V, max. 13 V


Technical Data

  • Distortion factor: < 0,007%
  • Frequency response: 20 - 80'000 Hz ± 0,5 dB
  • Signal to noise ratio: >65 dB (Phono 1)
  • Overload resistance of the phono input: 420 mV (1 kHz, RMS)
  • Signal-to-noise ratio tuner, aux, tape: 95 dB
  • Stereo channel separation: 90 dB
  • Tone control
    • Bass: Yes, operating frequency switchable 150Hz / 300Hz / 600Hz.

Treble: Yes, insert frequency switchable 1.5Khz / 3Khz / 6Khz.

  • Loudness: -
  • High Filter: 12 dB / octave at 7 kHz, 12 dB / octave at 12 kHz
  • Low Filter: 18 dB / octave at 10Hz, 12 dB / octave at 70Hz


Special Features

  • Fine volume control
  • Volume attenuation by touch sensor
  • Mute indicator
  • Linear equalizer
  • Phono gain control
  • Input level control for Aux 1, Tuner
  • Tape 1 & 2: also DIN socket
  • Low Boost switch
  • Speaker selector switch
  • Mute: On / Off switch on rear panel


Remarks[edit]

  • The Luxman C-1010 was additionally offered as a cheaper variant from 1976. It is essentially identical in construction. The C-1000 has the following additional features: Volume attenuation by touch sensor, mute indicator.




Pictures[edit]

  • Luxman C-1000

Luxman C-1000-1.jpg

  • Luxman C-1000 rear panel

Luxman C-1000-2.jpg


Reports[edit]

  • External link: Bericht "Hifi-Studio": [1]
  • External Link: "Hans Hilberink" report: [2]
  • External Link: "Analog Service" repair report: [3]


Links[edit]

  • External Link: "Hifi Archive" website: [4]
  • External Link: "The Vintage Knob" website: [5]
  • External link: "Hifi-Do, Japan" website: [6]
  • External link: "Audio Heritage, Japan" website: [7]