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| − | ''' | + | == Data == |
| − | * | + | '''General''' |
| − | * | + | * Manufacturer: [[Luxman]] |
| − | * | + | * Model: Laboratory Reference 5K-50 |
| − | * | + | * Type: Cassette / Tape Deck |
| − | * | + | * Years of manufacture: 1978 - 1980 |
| − | + | * Made in: Japan | |
| − | * | + | * Color: Silver |
| − | * | + | * Power consumption: 75 W |
| − | * | + | * Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 146 x 389 mm |
| − | * | + | * Weight: 12.5 kg |
| + | * Original price approx.: 280'000 Yen (Japan, 1979), 1995 US-$ (USA 1981), 3'950 DM | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Connections''' |
| − | * | + | * Number of inputs: |
| − | ** Line: 100mV | + | ** Line: 100mV at 50 kOhm |
| − | + | DIN: 2mV at 1 kOhm | |
| − | ** Mik: 0,25mV | + | ** Mik: 0,25mV at 600 Ohm...10 kOhm |
| − | * | + | * Number of outputs: |
** Line: 580mV | ** Line: 580mV | ||
| − | ** | + | ** Headphone: 1mV / 8 Ohm |
| − | ''' | + | '''Technical Data''' |
| − | * | + | * Audio heads: 3 |
| − | ** 1x | + | ** 1x ferrite for recording |
| − | ** 1x Sendust | + | ** 1x Sendust for playback |
| − | + | 1x ferrite for erasing | |
| − | * | + | * Motors: 3 |
| − | ** 1 x | + | ** 1 x double capstan drive Quartz-Lock for tape drive |
| − | ** 2 x | + | ** 2 x coreless for coils |
| − | * | + | * Synchronisation fluctuations: < 0.03% |
| − | * | + | * Tape types: Normal, Chrome |
| − | * | + | * Frequency response: |
| − | ** Normal: | + | ** Normal: 30 Hz...16 kHz (± 3dB). |
| − | ** | + | ** Chrome: 30 Hz...18 kHz (± 3dB) |
| − | + | Metal: 20 Hz...22 kHz (± 3dB) | |
| − | + | Distortion factor: < 1,2% (Normal; 1kHz; 0 dB) | |
* Signalrauschabstand: | * Signalrauschabstand: | ||
| − | ** Normal Dolby off: > 55dB | + | ** Normal Dolby off: >55dB |
| − | ** Normal Dolby on: | + | ** Normal Dolby on: > 65dB |
| − | ** | + | ** Chrome Dolby off: > 58dB |
| − | ** | + | ** Chrome Dolby on: > 67dB |
| − | * | + | * Stereo separation: > 35dB (1 kHz; 0dB) |
| − | * | + | * Crosstalk attenuation: > -60dB (1 kHz; 0dB) |
| − | ''' | + | '''Special Features''' |
| − | * | + | * Adoption of the Luxman Realtime Processed amplifier layout for the tape recording and playback amplifiers. |
| − | * | + | * Recording mute switch |
| − | * | + | * Infinitely variable pre-magnetization |
| − | * 3- | + | * 3-step equalization selector switch |
| − | * | + | * Adjustable azimuth and control display |
| − | * | + | * Rear band control |
| − | * Plasma | + | * Plasma peak level control instruments with peak hold function |
| − | * | + | * Totalizer with zero setting and memory function |
* Dolby Filter | * Dolby Filter | ||
* MPX Filter | * MPX Filter | ||
| − | * | + | * Timer-controlled recording and playback |
| − | * | + | * Test tone oscillator (400 Hz, 6 kHz) |
| − | * | + | * Music search function: Review, CUE |
| − | * | + | * Headphone jack |
| − | * | + | * Output level control, separate L + R |
| + | * Connector for wired remote control on the rear panel | ||
| − | == | + | == Notes == |
| − | * | + | * The Luxman Laboratory Reference series made its debut in 1976. |
| − | * Highlights | + | * Highlights were the first Real Time Processed DC amplifier and the first synthesizer tuner. |
| − | * | + | * Other components of the Laboratory Reference Series included the 5M-21 power amplifier, the 5G-12 graphic equalizer, the 5F-70 parametric tone control, and the 5E-24 LED level meter unit. |
| − | * 1977 | + | * In 1977 and 1978, the Luxman Laboratory Reference Series was expanded to include the 5L-15 integrated amplifier, the 5M-20 power amplifier without VU meter, as well as a less expensive tuner, the 5T-10, and the 5K-50 cassette tape deck. The 5K-50 was Luxman's very first tape and was probably purchased from a third party manufacturer (possibly Alpine). |
| − | * | + | * The functionality, performance and innovative design made the series unique and distinctive. |
| − | * | + | * Special features included: |
| − | ** | + | ** World's first DC amplifier and synthesizer tuner. |
| − | ** | + | ** Computer-controlled cassette deck |
| − | + | Stackable components (the 4 device feet had corresponding recesses with the device standing underneath) | |
| − | * | + | * Other models in the same series: |
| − | ** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5C-50|5C-50 | + | ** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5C-50|5C-50 Preamplifier]] |
| − | ** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5M-21|5M-21 | + | ** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5M-21|5M-21 Power Amplifier]] |
** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5T-50|5T-50 Tuner]] | ** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5T-50|5T-50 Tuner]] | ||
| − | ** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5F-70|5F-70 | + | ** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5F-70|5F-70 Tone Control]] |
** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5G-12|5G-12 Equalizer]] | ** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5G-12|5G-12 Equalizer]] | ||
| − | ** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5E-24|5E-24 | + | ** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5E-24|5E-24 Level Meter]] |
| − | ** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5L-15|5L-15 | + | ** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5L-15|5L-15 Integrated Amplifier]] |
| − | ** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5M-20|5M-20 | + | ** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5M-20|5M-20 Power Amplifier]] |
** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5T-10|5T-10 Tuner]] | ** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5T-10|5T-10 Tuner]] | ||
** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50|5K-50 Tape]] | ** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50|5K-50 Tape]] | ||
| − | == | + | == Pictures == |
| − | * Luxman Laboratory Reference | + | * [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 Front |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Luxman 5K-50-1.jpg]] |
| − | * Luxman Laboratory Reference | + | * Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 Front Details Left |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Luxman 5K-50-4.jpg]] |
| − | * Luxman Laboratory Reference | + | * Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 Front Details Right |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Luxman 5K-50-3.jpg]] |
| − | * Luxman Laboratory Reference | + | * Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 interior view |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Luxman 5K-50-7.jpg]] |
| − | * Luxman Laboratory Reference | + | * Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 drive |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Luxman 5K-50-10.jpg]] |
| − | * Luxman Laboratory Reference Series | + | * Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 wired remote control AK-1 |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Luxman 5K-50-9.jpg]] |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| + | * Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 Tape Selection. | ||
| + | ** Luxman XM-I C-60 normal tape cassette: original price 900 Yen (Japan), approx. 12 DM | ||
| + | Luxman XM-I C-90 normal tape cassette: new price 1200 Yen (Japan), approx. 16 DM | ||
| + | ** Luxman XM-II C-60 chrome tape cassette: new price 1100 Yen (Japan), approx. 15 DM | ||
| + | ** Luxman XM-II C-90 chrome tape cassette: original price 1400 Yen (Japan), approx. 19 DM | ||
| + | ** Luxman XM-IV C-46 metal tape cartridge: original price 1450 Yen (Japan), approx. 20 DM | ||
| + | [[File:Luxman 5K-50-Tape-1.jpg]] | ||
| − | == | + | |
| − | * | + | == Reports == |
| + | * External report: website "Hifi Studio": [https://web.archive.org/web/20120513211921/http://www.hifi-studio.de/hifi-klassiker/luxman.htm] | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
| − | * | + | * External link: "Hifi Archive" website: [http://www.hifi-archiv.info/Luxman/1979-1/luxman14.jpg] |
| + | |||
| + | * External Link: "The Vintage Knob" website: [http://www.thevintageknob.org/luxman-5K50.html] | ||
| + | |||
| + | * External link: Audio Heritage, Japan website: [http://audio-heritage.jp/LUXMAN/player/5k50.html] | ||
| − | * | + | * [[The legendary cassette decks compared]] |
| − | * | + | * Luxman product overview: [[Luxman]] |
| − | |||
| − | + | [[Category:Cassette decks]]</1,2%> | |
Latest revision as of 09:15, 30 January 2019
Data[edit]
General
- Manufacturer: Luxman
- Model: Laboratory Reference 5K-50
- Type: Cassette / Tape Deck
- Years of manufacture: 1978 - 1980
- Made in: Japan
- Color: Silver
- Power consumption: 75 W
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 146 x 389 mm
- Weight: 12.5 kg
- Original price approx.: 280'000 Yen (Japan, 1979), 1995 US-$ (USA 1981), 3'950 DM
Connections
- Number of inputs:
- Line: 100mV at 50 kOhm
DIN: 2mV at 1 kOhm
- Mik: 0,25mV at 600 Ohm...10 kOhm
- Number of outputs:
- Line: 580mV
- Headphone: 1mV / 8 Ohm
Technical Data
- Audio heads: 3
- 1x ferrite for recording
- 1x Sendust for playback
1x ferrite for erasing
- Motors: 3
- 1 x double capstan drive Quartz-Lock for tape drive
- 2 x coreless for coils
- Synchronisation fluctuations: < 0.03%
- Tape types: Normal, Chrome
- Frequency response:
- Normal: 30 Hz...16 kHz (± 3dB).
- Chrome: 30 Hz...18 kHz (± 3dB)
Metal: 20 Hz...22 kHz (± 3dB) Distortion factor: < 1,2% (Normal; 1kHz; 0 dB)
- Signalrauschabstand:
- Normal Dolby off: >55dB
- Normal Dolby on: > 65dB
- Chrome Dolby off: > 58dB
- Chrome Dolby on: > 67dB
- Stereo separation: > 35dB (1 kHz; 0dB)
- Crosstalk attenuation: > -60dB (1 kHz; 0dB)
Special Features
- Adoption of the Luxman Realtime Processed amplifier layout for the tape recording and playback amplifiers.
- Recording mute switch
- Infinitely variable pre-magnetization
- 3-step equalization selector switch
- Adjustable azimuth and control display
- Rear band control
- Plasma peak level control instruments with peak hold function
- Totalizer with zero setting and memory function
- Dolby Filter
- MPX Filter
- Timer-controlled recording and playback
- Test tone oscillator (400 Hz, 6 kHz)
- Music search function: Review, CUE
- Headphone jack
- Output level control, separate L + R
- Connector for wired remote control on the rear panel
Notes[edit]
- The Luxman Laboratory Reference series made its debut in 1976.
- Highlights were the first Real Time Processed DC amplifier and the first synthesizer tuner.
- Other components of the Laboratory Reference Series included the 5M-21 power amplifier, the 5G-12 graphic equalizer, the 5F-70 parametric tone control, and the 5E-24 LED level meter unit.
- In 1977 and 1978, the Luxman Laboratory Reference Series was expanded to include the 5L-15 integrated amplifier, the 5M-20 power amplifier without VU meter, as well as a less expensive tuner, the 5T-10, and the 5K-50 cassette tape deck. The 5K-50 was Luxman's very first tape and was probably purchased from a third party manufacturer (possibly Alpine).
- The functionality, performance and innovative design made the series unique and distinctive.
- Special features included:
- World's first DC amplifier and synthesizer tuner.
- Computer-controlled cassette deck
Stackable components (the 4 device feet had corresponding recesses with the device standing underneath)
- Other models in the same series:
Pictures[edit]
- [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 Front
- Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 Front Details Left
- Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 Front Details Right
- Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 interior view
- Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 drive
- Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 wired remote control AK-1
- Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 Tape Selection.
- Luxman XM-I C-60 normal tape cassette: original price 900 Yen (Japan), approx. 12 DM
Luxman XM-I C-90 normal tape cassette: new price 1200 Yen (Japan), approx. 16 DM
- Luxman XM-II C-60 chrome tape cassette: new price 1100 Yen (Japan), approx. 15 DM
- Luxman XM-II C-90 chrome tape cassette: original price 1400 Yen (Japan), approx. 19 DM
- Luxman XM-IV C-46 metal tape cartridge: original price 1450 Yen (Japan), approx. 20 DM
Reports[edit]
- External report: website "Hifi Studio": [1]
Links[edit]
- External link: "Hifi Archive" website: [2]
![[2]](http://www.hifi-archiv.info/Luxman/1979-1/luxman14.jpg){kind=link}
- External Link: "The Vintage Knob" website: [3]
- External link: Audio Heritage, Japan website: [4]
- Luxman product overview: Luxman</1,2%>