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− | == | + | __NOTOC__ |
− | ''' | + | == Data == |
− | * | + | '''General''' |
− | * | + | * Manufacturer: [[Luxman]] |
− | * | + | * Model: Laboratory Reference 5E-24 |
− | * | + | * Type: Stereo level meter |
− | * | + | * Years of manufacture: 1976 - 1982 |
− | + | * Made in: Japan | |
− | * | + | * Color: Silver |
− | * | + | * Power consumption: 10 W |
− | * | + | * Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 57 x 400mm |
− | * | + | * Weight: 5.5 kg |
+ | * Original price approx.: 80'000 Yen (Japan, 1977), 295 US-$, 1'100 DM | ||
− | ''' | + | '''Connections''' |
− | * | + | * Number of inputs: |
− | ** | + | ** Input with input sensitivity High at input impedance 50 kOhm: |
− | *** 20 W ( | + | *** 20 W (selector: - 10 dB at 12.6 V). |
− | *** 200 W ( | + | *** 200 W (selector: 0 dB at 40V) |
− | ** | + | ** Input with input sensitivity Low at input impedance 50 kOhm: |
− | *** 1 V ( | + | *** 1 V (selector: 0 dBs) |
− | *** 0 | + | *** 0.316 V (selector: -10 dBs) |
− | ''' | + | '''Technical Data''' |
− | * | + | * Frequency response: 10 Hz - 40'000 Hz, - 0.5dB |
− | * | + | * Rise time: 0.1 seconds |
− | * | + | * Hold time: 30 ms |
− | * | + | * Display accuracy: |
− | ** | + | ** Within 0.5 dB (-12 dB to + 3 dB). |
− | ** | + | ** Within - 1 dB (-15 dB to - 30 dB) |
− | ''' | + | '''Special Features''' |
− | * | + | * Electronically constructed level peak display |
− | * | + | * Display is in the range of - 30 dB to + 30 dB in 3 dB steps with the help of 12 LEDs per channel |
− | + | Peak-Hold function allows freezing of the peak value with the help of a LED | |
− | == | + | == Remarks == |
− | * | + | * The Luxman Laboratory Reference Series made its debut in 1976. |
− | * Highlights | + | * Highlights included 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 extended by the following units: The 5L-15 integrated amplifier, the 5M-20 power amplifier without VU meter as well as a cheaper tuner, the 5T-10 and the cassette tape deck 5K-50. The latter was probably purchased from a third party manufacturer. |
− | * | + | * The functionality, performance and innovative design made the series unique and distinctive. |
− | * | + | * Special features were: |
− | ** | + | ** 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 5E-24 Front |
− | [[ | + | [[File:Luxman 5E-24-1.jpg]] |
− | * Luxman Laboratory Reference | + | * Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5E-24 Front Details Left |
− | [[ | + | [[File:Luxman 5E-24-2.jpg]] |
− | * Luxman Laboratory Reference | + | * Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5E-24 Front Details Right |
− | [[ | + | [[File:Luxman 5E-24-3.jpg]] |
− | * Luxman Laboratory Reference | + | * Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5E-24 rear panel details. |
− | [[ | + | [[File:Luxman 5E-24-4.jpg]] |
− | * Luxman Laboratory Reference Series | + | * Luxman Laboratory Reference Series brochure image |
− | [[ | + | [[File:Luxman Laboratory Reference Series-1.jpg]] |
− | * Luxman Laboratory Reference Series | + | * Luxman Laboratory Reference Series description from Luxman USA |
− | [[ | + | [[File:Luxman Laboratory USA Series-2.jpg]] |
− | == | + | == Reports == |
== Links == | == Links == | ||
− | * | + | * External Link: "Hifi Archive" website: [http://www.hifi-archiv.info/Luxman/1980/Luxman80_05.jpg] |
− | * | + | * External Link: "Hifi Archive" website: [http://www.hifi-archiv.info/Luxman/Lab/luxman-03.jpg] |
− | * | + | * External Link: "The Vintage Knob" website: [http://www.thevintageknob.org/luxman-Laboratory_Reference_Series.html] |
− | * | + | * External link: Audio Heritage, Japan website: [http://audio-heritage.jp/LUXMAN/etc/5e24.html] |
− | + | ||
+ | [[Category:Gauges]] |
Latest revision as of 06:24, 18 September 2020
Data[edit]
General
- Manufacturer: Luxman
- Model: Laboratory Reference 5E-24
- Type: Stereo level meter
- Years of manufacture: 1976 - 1982
- Made in: Japan
- Color: Silver
- Power consumption: 10 W
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 57 x 400mm
- Weight: 5.5 kg
- Original price approx.: 80'000 Yen (Japan, 1977), 295 US-$, 1'100 DM
Connections
- Number of inputs:
- Input with input sensitivity High at input impedance 50 kOhm:
- 20 W (selector: - 10 dB at 12.6 V).
- 200 W (selector: 0 dB at 40V)
- Input with input sensitivity Low at input impedance 50 kOhm:
- 1 V (selector: 0 dBs)
- 0.316 V (selector: -10 dBs)
- Input with input sensitivity High at input impedance 50 kOhm:
Technical Data
- Frequency response: 10 Hz - 40'000 Hz, - 0.5dB
- Rise time: 0.1 seconds
- Hold time: 30 ms
- Display accuracy:
- Within 0.5 dB (-12 dB to + 3 dB).
- Within - 1 dB (-15 dB to - 30 dB)
Special Features
- Electronically constructed level peak display
- Display is in the range of - 30 dB to + 30 dB in 3 dB steps with the help of 12 LEDs per channel
Peak-Hold function allows freezing of the peak value with the help of a LED
Remarks[edit]
- The Luxman Laboratory Reference Series made its debut in 1976.
- Highlights included 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 extended by the following units: The 5L-15 integrated amplifier, the 5M-20 power amplifier without VU meter as well as a cheaper tuner, the 5T-10 and the cassette tape deck 5K-50. The latter was probably purchased from a third party manufacturer.
- The functionality, performance and innovative design made the series unique and distinctive.
- Special features were:
- 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 5E-24 Front
- Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5E-24 Front Details Left
- Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5E-24 Front Details Right
- Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5E-24 rear panel details.
- Luxman Laboratory Reference Series brochure image
- Luxman Laboratory Reference Series description from Luxman USA
Reports[edit]
Links[edit]
- External Link: "Hifi Archive" website: [1]
- External Link: "Hifi Archive" website: [2]
- External Link: "The Vintage Knob" website: [3]
- External link: Audio Heritage, Japan website: [4]