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== Daten ==
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'''Allgemein'''
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== Data ==
* Hersteller: [[Luxman]]
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'''General'''
* Modell: Laboratory Reference 5L-15
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* Manufacturer: [[Luxman]]
* Baujahre: 1977 - 1982
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* Model: Laboratory Reference 5L-15
* Hergestellt in: Japan
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* Type: DC Stereo Integrated Amplifier
* Farbe: Silber
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* Years of manufacture: 1977 - 1982
* Typ: DC Stereo Vollverstärker
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* Made in: Japan
* Leistungsaufnahme: 380 W
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* Color: Silver
* Abmessungen (BxHxT): 442 x 146 x 400mm
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* Power consumption: 380 W
* Gewicht: 13,3 kg  
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* Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 146 x 400 mm
* Neupreis ca.: 168'000 Yen (Japan, 1977), 995 US-$, 2400 DM
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* Weight: 13.3 kg  
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* Original price approx.: 168'000 Yen (Japan, 1977), 995 US-$, 2'400 DM
  
'''Anschlüsse'''
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* Anzahl der Eingänge:
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'''Connections'''
** Phono MM 1: 2.7 mV (Subsonic umschaltbar)
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* Number of inputs:
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** 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
* Anzahl der Ausgänge:
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* 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 Lautsprecher
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** 2 x Loudspeaker
** 1 x Kopfhörer Klinkenstecker
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** 1 x headphone jack
  
  
'''Technische Daten'''  
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'''Technical Data'''  
* Dauerleistung (bei Klirrfaktor)
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* Continuous power (at THD)
** 8 Ohm: 2 x 80W (10 Hz ... 20 kHz, 0,02% THD)  
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** 8 Ohm: 2 x 80W (10 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.02% THD)
 
** 4 Ohm: 2 x 120W DIN
 
** 4 Ohm: 2 x 120W DIN
* Dynamikleistung
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* Dynamic power
 
** 8 Ohm:
 
** 8 Ohm:
 
** 4 Ohm:
 
** 4 Ohm:
* Gesamtklirrfaktor: < 0,02%
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* Total harmonic distortion: &lt; 0.02%
* Dämpfungsfaktor: 80 bei 8 Ohm
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* Attenuation factor: 80 at 8 Ohm
* Frequenzgang:
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* Frequency response:
** Phono: 20Hz - 20'000 Hz, ±0.2dB  
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** Phono: 20 Hz - 20'000 Hz, ±0.2dB  
** Tuner, AUX: 5Hz - 200'000 Hz, 0.5dB  
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** Tuner, AUX: 5 Hz - 200'000 Hz, 0.5dB  
* Klirrfaktor: <0.02%
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* Distortion factor: &lt;0.02%
* Signalrauschabstand:
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* Signal-to-noise ratio:
 
** Phono: 80dB
 
** Phono: 80dB
** Tuner, AUX 1 & 2: 100dB  
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** Tuner, AUX 1 &amp; 2: 100dB  
** Tape 1 & 2: 100dB   
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** Tape 1 &amp; 2: 100dB   
* Lautstärkeabschwächer: regelbar von -40 dB bis - 15 dB
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* Volume attenuator: adjustable from -40 dB to - 15 dB
* Loudness: nein
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* Loudness: no
* High Filter: nein
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* High Filter: no
* Low Filter (Subsonic): nein
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* Low Filter (Subsonic): no
  
  
'''Besondere Ausstattungen'''
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'''Special Features'''
 
* Real Time Processed DC Stereo Amplifier
 
* Real Time Processed DC Stereo Amplifier
* Funktionsanzeigenlampe: "Weiss" = Normalbetrieb, "Rot" = DC Offset
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* Function indicator lamp: "White" = Normal operation, "Red" = DC Offset
* Mono - Stereo - Reverse - Umschalter
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* Mono - Stereo - Reverse - Switch
* Lautstärkeabschwächer umschaltbar: Preset (regelbar von -40 dB bis - 15 dB), Off, Signal Off
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* Volume attenuator switchable: Preset (adjustable from -40 dB to - 15 dB), Off, Signal Off
* VU-Meter separat für den linken und rechten Kanal
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* VU meter separately for left and right channel
* Empfindlichkeitswahlschalter für VU-Meter: 0 dB, - 10 dB
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* Sensitivity selector switch for VU meter: 0 dB, - 10 dB
* Umschalter auf Rückseite für Lautsprecher: "Direct Coupling - General Speaker", "Input Capacitor - Elektrostatic Speakers"
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* Switch on rear panel for loudspeakers: "Direct Coupling - General Speaker", "Input Capacitor - Elektrostatic Speakers
* Vor- und Endstufe auftrennbar
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* Separable pre- and power amplifier
* Ausgang für Peak-LED Anzeige
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* Output for peak LED display
  
  
== Bemerkungen ==
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== Remarks ==
* Die Luxman Laboratory Reference Serie hatte ihr Debüt 1976.
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* The Luxman Laboratory Reference series made its debut in 1976.
* Highlights waren der erste Real Time Processed DC-Verstärker und der erste Synthesizer Tuner.
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* Highlights included the first Real Time Processed DC amplifier and the first synthesizer tuner.
* Weitere Komponenten der Laboratory Reference Series waren nebst dem Vorverstärker 5C-50 und der Endstufe 5M-21, der 5G-12 Graphic Equalizer, der 5F-70 Parametrische Klangregler sowie die 5E-24 LED Pegelanzeige Einheit.
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* 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 und 1978 wurde die Luxman Laboratory Reference Serie um folgende Geräte erweitert: Der 5L-15 Vollverstärker, der 5M-20 Endverstärker ohne VU-Meter sowie ein günstigere Tuner, der 5T-10 und das Kassetten Tape Deck 5K-50. Letzteres wurde wahrscheinlich von einem Dritthersteller bezogen.
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* 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.
* Die Funktionalität, Performance und das innovative Design machte die Serie einmalig und unverkennbar.  
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* The functionality, performance and innovative design made the series unique and distinctive.  
* Besondere Kennzeichen waren:
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* Special features were:
** Erster DC-Verstärker und Synthesizer Tuner der Welt
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** World's first DC amplifier and synthesizer tuner.
** Computergesteuertes Kassettendeck
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** Computer controlled cassette deck
** Stapelbare Komponenten (die 4 Gerätefüße hatten entsprechende Vertiefungen beim darunter stehenden Gerät)
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Stackable components (the 4 device feet had corresponding recesses with the device standing underneath)
  
  
* Weitere Modelle der gleichen Serie:
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* Other models in the same series:
** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5C-50|5C-50 Vorverstärker]]
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** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5C-50|5C-50 Preamplifier]]
** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5M-21|5M-21 Endstufe]]
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** [[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 Klangregler]]
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** [[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 Pegelmesser]]
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** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5E-24|5E-24 Level Meter]]
** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5L-15|5L-15 Vollverstärker]]
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** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5L-15|5L-15 Integrated Amplifier]]
** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5M-20|5M-20 Endstufe]]
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** [[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]]
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** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50|5K-50 Tape]]
  
  
== Bilder ==
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== Pictures ==
* Luxman Laboratory Reference Serie 5L-15 Front
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* [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5L-15 Front
[[Datei:Luxman 5L-15-1.jpg]]
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[[File:Luxman 5L-15-1.jpg]]
  
* Luxman Laboratory Reference Serie 5L-15 Innenansicht
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5L-15 interior view
[[Datei:Luxman 5L-15-4.jpg]]
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[[File:Luxman 5L-15-4.jpg]]
  
* Luxman Laboratory Reference Serie 5L-15 Rückseite
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5L-15 rear view
[[Datei:Luxman 5L-15-3.jpg]]
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[[File:Luxman 5L-15-3.jpg]]
  
* Luxman Laboratory Reference Series Prospektbild
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Series brochure image
[[Datei:Luxman Laboratory Reference Series-1.jpg]]
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[[File:Luxman Laboratory Reference Series-1.jpg]]
  
  
== Berichte ==
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== Reports ==
  
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
* Externer Link: Webseite "Wegavision Pytalhost": [http://wegavision.pytalhost.com/Luxman/1979-1/luxman06.jpg]
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* External Link: "Hifi Archive" website: [http://www.hifi-archiv.info/Luxman/1979-1/luxman06.jpg]
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* External Link: "Hifi Archive" website: [http://www.hifi-archiv.info/Luxman/Lab/luxman-02.jpg]
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* External Link: "The Vintage Knob" website: [http://www.thevintageknob.org/luxman-Laboratory_Reference_Series.html]
  
* Externer Link: Webseite "Wegavision Pytalhost": [http://wegavision.pytalhost.com/Luxman/Lab/luxman-02.jpg]
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* External link: Audio Heritage, Japan website: [http://audio-heritage.jp/LUXMAN/amp/5l15.html]
  
* Externer Link: Webseite "The Vintage Knob": [http://www.thevintageknob.org/luxman-Laboratory_Reference_Series.html]
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* Luxman product overview: [[Luxman]]
  
* Externer Link: Webseite "Audio Heritage, Japan": [http://audio-heritage.jp/LUXMAN/amp/5l15.html]
 
  
Luxman Produkteübersicht: [[Luxman]]
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[[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)



Pictures[edit]

  • [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5L-15 Front

Luxman 5L-15-1.jpg

  • Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5L-15 interior view

Luxman 5L-15-4.jpg

  • Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5L-15 rear view

Luxman 5L-15-3.jpg

  • Luxman Laboratory Reference Series brochure image

Luxman Laboratory Reference Series-1.jpg


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