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− | ''' | + | == Data == |
− | * | + | '''General''' |
− | * | + | * Manufacturer: [[Luxman]] |
− | * | + | * Model: Laboratory Reference 5L-15 |
− | * | + | * Type: DC Stereo Integrated Amplifier |
− | * | + | * Years of manufacture: 1977 - 1982 |
− | + | * Made in: Japan | |
− | * | + | * Color: Silver |
− | * | + | * Power consumption: 380 W |
− | * | + | * Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 146 x 400 mm |
− | * | + | * Weight: 13.3 kg |
+ | * Original price approx.: 168'000 Yen (Japan, 1977), 995 US-$, 2'400 DM | ||
− | ''' | + | |
− | * | + | '''Connections''' |
− | ** Phono MM 1: 2.7 mV ( | + | * Number of inputs: |
+ | ** Phono MM 1: 2.7 mV (subsonic switchable). | ||
** Tuner: 300 mV | ** Tuner: 300 mV | ||
** Aux 1,2: 300 mV | ** Aux 1,2: 300 mV | ||
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** Tape 2: 300 mV | ** Tape 2: 300 mV | ||
** Main In: 300 mV | ** Main In: 300 mV | ||
− | * | + | * Number of Outputs: |
** Pre Out: 300 mV | ** Pre Out: 300 mV | ||
** Tape 1 Rec Out: 300mV | ** Tape 1 Rec Out: 300mV | ||
** Tape 1 DIN: | ** Tape 1 DIN: | ||
** Tape 2 Rec Out: 300mV | ** Tape 2 Rec Out: 300mV | ||
− | ** 2 x | + | ** 2 x Loudspeaker |
− | ** 1 x | + | ** 1 x headphone jack |
− | ''' | + | '''Technical Data''' |
− | * | + | * Continuous power (at THD) |
− | ** 8 Ohm: 2 x 80W (10 Hz | + | ** 8 Ohm: 2 x 80W (10 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.02% THD) |
** 4 Ohm: 2 x 120W DIN | ** 4 Ohm: 2 x 120W DIN | ||
− | * | + | * Dynamic power |
** 8 Ohm: | ** 8 Ohm: | ||
** 4 Ohm: | ** 4 Ohm: | ||
− | * | + | * Total harmonic distortion: < 0.02% |
− | * | + | * Attenuation factor: 80 at 8 Ohm |
− | * | + | * Frequency response: |
− | ** Phono: | + | ** Phono: 20 Hz - 20'000 Hz, ±0.2dB |
− | ** Tuner, AUX: | + | ** Tuner, AUX: 5 Hz - 200'000 Hz, 0.5dB |
− | * | + | * Distortion factor: <0.02% |
− | * | + | * Signal-to-noise ratio: |
** Phono: 80dB | ** Phono: 80dB | ||
− | ** Tuner, AUX 1 & 2: 100dB | + | ** Tuner, AUX 1 & 2: 100dB |
− | ** Tape 1 & 2: 100dB | + | ** Tape 1 & 2: 100dB |
− | * | + | * Volume attenuator: adjustable from -40 dB to - 15 dB |
− | * Loudness: | + | * Loudness: no |
− | * High Filter: | + | * High Filter: no |
− | * Low Filter (Subsonic): | + | * Low Filter (Subsonic): no |
− | ''' | + | '''Special Features''' |
* Real Time Processed DC Stereo Amplifier | * Real Time Processed DC Stereo Amplifier | ||
− | * | + | * Function indicator lamp: "White" = Normal operation, "Red" = DC Offset |
− | * Mono - Stereo - Reverse - | + | * Mono - Stereo - Reverse - Switch |
− | * | + | * Volume attenuator switchable: Preset (adjustable from -40 dB to - 15 dB), Off, Signal Off |
− | * VU | + | * VU meter separately for left and right channel |
− | * | + | * Sensitivity selector switch for VU meter: 0 dB, - 10 dB |
− | * | + | * Switch on rear panel for loudspeakers: "Direct Coupling - General Speaker", "Input Capacitor - Elektrostatic Speakers |
− | * | + | * Separable pre- and power amplifier |
− | * | + | * Output for peak LED display |
− | == | + | == 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 5C-50 preamplifier and 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, and a less expensive tuner, the 5T-10, and the 5K-50 cassette tape deck, the latter of which was probably obtained 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]] | ||
− | == | + | == Pictures == |
− | * Luxman Laboratory Reference | + | * [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5L-15 Front |
− | [[ | + | [[File:Luxman 5L-15-1.jpg]] |
− | * Luxman Laboratory Reference | + | * Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5L-15 interior view |
− | [[ | + | [[File:Luxman 5L-15-4.jpg]] |
− | * Luxman Laboratory Reference | + | * Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5L-15 rear view |
− | [[ | + | [[File:Luxman 5L-15-3.jpg]] |
− | * Luxman Laboratory Reference Series | + | * Luxman Laboratory Reference Series brochure image |
− | [[ | + | [[File:Luxman Laboratory Reference Series-1.jpg]] |
− | == | + | == Reports == |
− | |||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
− | * | + | * External Link: "Hifi Archive" website: [http://www.hifi-archiv.info/Luxman/1979-1/luxman06.jpg] |
+ | |||
+ | * External Link: "Hifi Archive" website: [http://www.hifi-archiv.info/Luxman/Lab/luxman-02.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/amp/5l15.html] |
− | * | + | * Luxman product overview: [[Luxman]] |
− | |||
− | + | [[Category:Integrated amplifier]] |
Latest revision as of 09:21, 30 January 2019
Data[edit]
General
- Manufacturer: Luxman
- Model: Laboratory Reference 5L-15
- Type: DC Stereo Integrated Amplifier
- Years of manufacture: 1977 - 1982
- Made in: Japan
- Color: Silver
- Power consumption: 380 W
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 146 x 400 mm
- Weight: 13.3 kg
- Original price approx.: 168'000 Yen (Japan, 1977), 995 US-$, 2'400 DM
Connections
- Number of inputs:
- Phono MM 1: 2.7 mV (subsonic switchable).
- Tuner: 300 mV
- Aux 1,2: 300 mV
- Tape 1: 300 mV
- Tape 1 DIN:
- Tape 2: 300 mV
- Main In: 300 mV
- Number of Outputs:
- Pre Out: 300 mV
- Tape 1 Rec Out: 300mV
- Tape 1 DIN:
- Tape 2 Rec Out: 300mV
- 2 x Loudspeaker
- 1 x headphone jack
Technical Data
- Continuous power (at THD)
- 8 Ohm: 2 x 80W (10 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.02% THD)
- 4 Ohm: 2 x 120W DIN
- Dynamic power
- 8 Ohm:
- 4 Ohm:
- Total harmonic distortion: < 0.02%
- Attenuation factor: 80 at 8 Ohm
- Frequency response:
- Phono: 20 Hz - 20'000 Hz, ±0.2dB
- Tuner, AUX: 5 Hz - 200'000 Hz, 0.5dB
- Distortion factor: <0.02%
- Signal-to-noise ratio:
- Phono: 80dB
- Tuner, AUX 1 & 2: 100dB
- Tape 1 & 2: 100dB
- Volume attenuator: adjustable from -40 dB to - 15 dB
- Loudness: no
- High Filter: no
- Low Filter (Subsonic): no
Special Features
- Real Time Processed DC Stereo Amplifier
- Function indicator lamp: "White" = Normal operation, "Red" = DC Offset
- Mono - Stereo - Reverse - Switch
- Volume attenuator switchable: Preset (adjustable from -40 dB to - 15 dB), Off, Signal Off
- VU meter separately for left and right channel
- Sensitivity selector switch for VU meter: 0 dB, - 10 dB
- Switch on rear panel for loudspeakers: "Direct Coupling - General Speaker", "Input Capacitor - Elektrostatic Speakers
- Separable pre- and power amplifier
- Output for peak LED display
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 5C-50 preamplifier and 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, and a less expensive tuner, the 5T-10, and the 5K-50 cassette tape deck, the latter of which was probably obtained 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 5L-15 Front
- Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5L-15 interior view
- Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5L-15 rear view
- Luxman Laboratory Reference Series brochure image
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]
- Luxman product overview: Luxman