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== Daten ==
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'''Allgemein'''
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== Data ==
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* Hersteller: [[Luxman]]
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'''General'''
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* Modell: Laboratory Reference 5K-50
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* Manufacturer: [[Luxman]]
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* Baujahre: 1978 - 1980
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* Model: Laboratory Reference 5K-50
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* Hergestellt in: Japan
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* Type: Cassette / Tape Deck
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* Farbe: Silber
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* Years of manufacture: 1978 - 1980
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* Typ: Kassetten Tape Deck
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* Made in: Japan
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* Leistungsaufnahme: 75 W
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* Color: Silver
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* Abmessungen (BxHxT): 442 x 146 x 389mm
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* Power consumption: 75 W
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* Gewicht: 12,5 kg  
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* Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 146 x 389 mm
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* Neupreis ca.: 280'000 Yen (Japan, 1979), 1995 US-$ (USA 1981), 3950 DM
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* Weight: 12.5 kg  
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* Original price approx.: 280'000 Yen (Japan, 1979), 1995 US-$ (USA 1981), 3'950 DM
  
  
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'''Anschlüsse'''
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'''Connections'''
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* Anzahl der Eingänge:  
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* Number of inputs:  
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** Line: 100mV bei 50 kOhm  
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** Line: 100mV at 50 kOhm  
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** DIN: 2mV bei 1 kOhm  
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DIN: 2mV at 1 kOhm  
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** Mik: 0,25mV bei 600 Ohm...10 kOhm  
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** Mik: 0,25mV at 600 Ohm...10 kOhm  
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* Anzahl der Ausgänge:  
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* Number of outputs:  
 
** Line: 580mV  
 
** Line: 580mV  
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** Kopfhörer: 1mV / 8 Ohm  
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** Headphone: 1mV / 8 Ohm  
  
  
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'''Technische Daten'''
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'''Technical Data'''
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* Tonköpfe: 3
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* Audio heads: 3
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** 1x Ferrite für Aufnahme
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** 1x ferrite for recording
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** 1x Sendust für Wiedergabe
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** 1x Sendust for playback
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** 1x Ferrite für Löschen
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1x ferrite for erasing
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* Motoren: 3
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* Motors: 3
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** 1 x Doppel Capstan-Antrieb Quartz-Lock für Bandantrieb
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** 1 x double capstan drive Quartz-Lock for tape drive
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** 2 x Coreless für Spulen
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** 2 x coreless for coils
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* Gleichlaufschwankungen: < 0.03%
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* Synchronisation fluctuations: &lt; 0.03%
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* Bandarten: Normal, Chrom
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* Tape types: Normal, Chrome
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* Frequenzgang:
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* Frequency response:
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** Normal: 30Hz...16Khz (± 3dB)  
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** Normal: 30 Hz...16 kHz (± 3dB).
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** Chrom: 30Hz...18Khz (± 3dB)
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** Chrome: 30 Hz...18 kHz (± 3dB)
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** Metal: 20Hz...22Khz (± 3dB)
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Metal: 20 Hz...22 kHz (± 3dB)
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* Klirrfaktor: < 1,2% (Normal; 1Khz; 0 dB)  
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Distortion factor: < 1,2% (Normal; 1kHz; 0 dB)  
 
* Signalrauschabstand:
 
* Signalrauschabstand:
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** Normal Dolby off: > 55dB  
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** Normal Dolby off: >55dB  
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** Normal Dolby on: > 65dB
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** Normal Dolby on: &gt; 65dB
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** Chrom Dolby off: > 58dB  
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** Chrome Dolby off: &gt; 58dB  
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** Chrom Dolby on: > 67dB  
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** Chrome Dolby on: &gt; 67dB  
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* Stereotrennung: > 35dB (1 kHz; 0dB)
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* Stereo separation: &gt; 35dB (1 kHz; 0dB)
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* Übersprechdämpfung: > -60dB (1 kHz; 0dB)  
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* Crosstalk attenuation: &gt; -60dB (1 kHz; 0dB)  
  
  
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'''Besondere Ausstattungen'''
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'''Special Features'''
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* Übernahme des Luxman Realtime Processed Verstärkerlayouts für den Tonband Aufnahme- und den Wiedergabeverstärker
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* Adoption of the Luxman Realtime Processed amplifier layout for the tape recording and playback amplifiers.
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* Aufnahmestummschalter
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* Recording mute switch
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* Stufenlos einstellbare Vormagnetisierung
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* Infinitely variable pre-magnetization
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* 3-stufiger Entzerrungswahlschalter
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* 3-step equalization selector switch
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* Einstellmöglichkeit für Azimuth und Kontrollanzeige
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* Adjustable azimuth and control display
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* Hinterbandkontrolle
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* Rear band control
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* Plasma-Spitzenpegelaussteuerungsinstrumente mit Peak-Hold Funktion
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* Plasma peak level control instruments with peak hold function
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* Zählwerk mit Nullstellung und Memory Funktion
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* Totalizer with zero setting and memory function
 
* Dolby Filter
 
* Dolby Filter
 
* MPX Filter
 
* MPX Filter
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* Mit Timer steuerbar für Aufnahme und Wiedergabe
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* Timer-controlled recording and playback
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* Testtonoszillator (400 Hz, 6 kHz)
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* Test tone oscillator (400 Hz, 6 kHz)
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* Kopfhörerbuchse
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* Music search function: Review, CUE
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* Ausgangspegelregler
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* Headphone jack
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* Anschluss für Kabelfernbedienung
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* Output level control, separate L + R
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* Connector for wired remote control on the rear panel
  
  
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== Bemerkungen ==
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== Notes ==
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* Die Luxman Laboratory Reference Serie hatte ihr Debüt 1976.
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* The Luxman Laboratory Reference series made its debut in 1976.
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* Highlights waren der erste Real Time Processed DC-Verstärker und der erste Synthesizer Tuner.
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* Highlights were the first Real Time Processed DC amplifier and the first synthesizer tuner.
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* Weitere Komponenten der Laboratory Reference Series waren nebst 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 5M-21 power amplifier, the 5G-12 graphic equalizer, the 5F-70 parametric tone control, and the 5E-24 LED level meter unit.
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* 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 günstigerer Tuner, der 5T-10 und das Kassetten Tape Deck 5K-50. Das 5K-50 war das allererste Tape von Luxman und wurde wahrscheinlich von einem Dritthersteller (eventuell von Alpine) 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, 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).
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* 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.  
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* Besondere Kennzeichen waren:
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* Special features included:
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** Erster DC-Verstärker und Synthesizer Tuner der Welt
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** World's first DC amplifier and synthesizer tuner.
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** Computergesteuertes Kassettendeck
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** Computer-controlled cassette deck
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** 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)
  
  
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* Weitere Modelle der gleichen Serie:
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* Other models in the same series:
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** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5C-50|5C-50 Vorverstärker]]
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** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5C-50|5C-50 Preamplifier]]
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** [[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]]
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** [[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]]
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** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5E-24|5E-24 Pegelmesser]]
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** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5E-24|5E-24 Level Meter]]
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** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5L-15|5L-15 Vollverstärker]]
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** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5L-15|5L-15 Integrated Amplifier]]
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** [[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]]
 
** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50|5K-50 Tape]]
 
** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50|5K-50 Tape]]
  
  
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== Bilder ==
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== Pictures ==
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Serie 5K-50 Front
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* [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 Front
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[[Datei:Luxman 5K-50-1.jpg]]
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[[File:Luxman 5K-50-1.jpg]]
  
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Serie 5K-50 Frontdetails Mitte
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 Front Details Left
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[[Datei:Luxman 5K-50-4.jpg]]
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[[File:Luxman 5K-50-4.jpg]]
  
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Serie 5K-50 Frontdetails Rechts
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 Front Details Right
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[[Datei:Luxman 5K-50-3.jpg]]
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[[File:Luxman 5K-50-3.jpg]]
  
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Serie 5K-50 Innenansicht
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 interior view
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[[Datei:Luxman 5K-50-7.jpg]]
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[[File:Luxman 5K-50-7.jpg]]
  
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Serie 5K-50 Laufwerk
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 drive
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[[Datei:Luxman 5K-50-8.jpg]]
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[[File:Luxman 5K-50-10.jpg]]
  
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 Rückseite Anschluss Kabelfernbedienung
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 wired remote control AK-1
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[[Datei:Luxman 5K-50-8.jpg]]
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[[File:Luxman 5K-50-9.jpg]]
  
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 Tape Auswahl
 
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** Luxman XM-IV C-46 Metallbandkassette: Neupreis 1450 Yen (Japan), ca. 20 DM
 
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** Luxman XM-IV C-46 Metallbandkassette: Neupreis 1450 Yen (Japan), ca. 20 DM
 
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** Luxman XM-IV C-46 Metallbandkassette: Neupreis 1450 Yen (Japan), ca. 20 DM
 
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[[Datei:Luxman 5K-50-Tape-1.jpg]]
 
  
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 Tape Selection.
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** Luxman XM-I C-60 normal tape cassette: original price 900 Yen (Japan), approx. 12 DM
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Luxman XM-I C-90 normal tape cassette: new price 1200 Yen (Japan), approx. 16 DM
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** Luxman XM-II C-60 chrome tape cassette: new price 1100 Yen (Japan), approx. 15 DM
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** Luxman XM-II C-90 chrome tape cassette: original price 1400 Yen (Japan), approx. 19 DM
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** Luxman XM-IV C-46 metal tape cartridge: original price 1450 Yen (Japan), approx. 20 DM
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[[File:Luxman 5K-50-Tape-1.jpg]]
  
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== Berichte ==
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* Externer Bericht: Webseite "Hifi Studio": [http://www.hifi-studio.de/hifi-klassiker/luxman.htm]
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== Reports ==
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* External report: website "Hifi Studio": [https://web.archive.org/web/20120513211921/http://www.hifi-studio.de/hifi-klassiker/luxman.htm]
  
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
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* Externer Link: Webseite "Wegavision Pytalhost": [http://wegavision.pytalhost.com/Luxman/1980/Luxman80_04.jpg]
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* External link: "Hifi Archive" website: [http://www.hifi-archiv.info/Luxman/1979-1/luxman14.jpg]
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* External Link: "The Vintage Knob" website: [http://www.thevintageknob.org/luxman-5K50.html]
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* External link: Audio Heritage, Japan website: [http://audio-heritage.jp/LUXMAN/player/5k50.html]
  
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* Externer Link: Webseite "Wegavision Pytalhost": [http://wegavision.pytalhost.com/Luxman/Lab/luxman-04.jpg]
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* [[The legendary cassette decks compared]]
  
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* Externer Link: Webseite "The Vintage Knob": [http://www.thevintageknob.org/luxman-Laboratory_Reference_Series.html]
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* Luxman product overview: [[Luxman]]
  
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* Externer Link: Webseite "Audio Heritage, Japan": [http://audio-heritage.jp/LUXMAN/amp/5c50.html]
 
  
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Luxman Produkteübersicht: [[Luxman]]
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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)



Pictures[edit]

  • [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 Front

Luxman 5K-50-1.jpg

  • Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 Front Details Left

Luxman 5K-50-4.jpg

  • Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 Front Details Right

Luxman 5K-50-3.jpg

  • Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 interior view

Luxman 5K-50-7.jpg

  • Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 drive

Luxman 5K-50-10.jpg

  • Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5K-50 wired remote control AK-1

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

Luxman 5K-50-Tape-1.jpg


Reports[edit]

  • External report: website "Hifi Studio": [1]


Links[edit]

  • External link: "Hifi Archive" website: [2]
  • External Link: "The Vintage Knob" website: [3]
  • External link: Audio Heritage, Japan website: [4]
  • Luxman product overview: Luxman</1,2%>
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