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== Data ==
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'''General'''
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* Manufacturer: [[Luxman]]
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* Model: Laboratory Reference 5T-50
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* Type: Tuner (first synthesizer tuner worldwide)
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* Years of manufacture: 1976 - 1982
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* Made in: Japan
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* Color: Silver
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* Power consumption: 30 W
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* Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 101 x 400 mm
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* Weight: 8.7 kg
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* Original price approx.: 220'000 Yen (Japan, 1977), 1595 US-$, 3'800 DM
  
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== Daten ==
 
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'''Allgemein'''
 
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* Hersteller: [[Luxman]]
 
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* Modell: Laboratory Reference 5T-50
 
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* Baujahre: 1976 - 1982
 
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* Hergestellt in: Japan
 
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* Farbe: Silber
 
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* Typ: Tuner
 
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* Leistungsaufnahme: 30 W
 
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* Abmessungen (BxHxT): 442 x 101 x 400mm
 
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* Gewicht: 8,7 kg
 
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* Neupreis ca.: 220'000 Yen (Japan, 1977), 1595 US-$, 3100 DM
 
  
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'''Connections'''
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* Number of outputs:
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** Output voltage fixed: 1 V, 100 Ohm
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** Output voltage variable: 0 - 1 V, 1 kOhm
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* Number of inputs:
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** Antenna: 75 Ohm, 300 Ohm
  
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'''Anschlüsse'''
 
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* Anzahl der Ausgänge:
 
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** Ausgangsspannung fix: 1 V, 100 Ohm
 
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** Ausgangsspannung variabel: 0 - 1 V, 1 kOhm
 
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* Anzahl der Eingänge:
 
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** Antenne: 75 Ohm, 300 Ohm
 
  
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'''Technical data'''
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* Reception: VHF
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* Frequencies:
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** VHF: 88.1 - 103.9 MHz
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* Frequency response: 30 Hz - 15 kHz
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* Input sensitivity: 1.7 μV
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* Distortion factor: 0.003 %.
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* Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB
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* Channel separation: 40 dB
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* Selectivity: 70 dB
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* Common mode selection: 1.1 dB
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* Adjacent channel attenuation: 100 dB
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* IF suppression: 100 dB
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* IF rejection: 90 dB
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* AM suppression: 62 dB
  
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'''Technische Daten'''
 
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* Empfang: UKW
 
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* Frequenzen:
 
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** UKW: 88,1 - 103.9 MHz
 
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* Frequenzgang: 30 Hz - 15 KHz
 
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* Eingangsempfindlichkeit: 1.7μV
 
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* Klirrfaktor: 0.003 %
 
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* Signalrauschabstand: 70 dB
 
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* Kanaltrennung: 40 dB
 
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* Trennschärfe: 70 dB
 
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* Gleichwellenselektion: 1,1 dB
 
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* ZF-Unterdrückung: 100 dB
 
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* Spiegelfrequenzunterdrückung: 90 dB
 
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* AM-Unterdrückung: 62 dB
 
  
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'''Special Features'''
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* 7 pre-set buttons
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* Since the customers were not yet accustomed to the digital display, the device also had an analog display
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Signal strength display
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* Switch Mono - Auto - Stereo
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* Muting switch: Variable (with level control on the back), Normal, Off
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* Function switch: Dolby NR - Normal - Testtone
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* Button for Multipath display
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* Button for Noise Filter
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* Level control for Auto-Scan speed: Variable from Slow to Fast (level control on the rear panel)
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* Output signal level control on rear panel
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Attenuator In / Out switch on the rear panel
  
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'''Besondere Ausstattungen'''
 
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* 7 Pre-Set Tasten
 
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* Da die Kunden noch nicht an die Digitalanzeige gewohnt waren, verfügte das Gerät auch über eine Analog-Anzeige
 
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* Signalstärke-Anzeige
 
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* Skalenzeiger blinkt zwischen den Sendern
 
  
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== Remarks ==
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* The Luxman Laboratory Reference series made its debut in 1976.
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* Highlights were the first Real Time Processed DC amplifier and the first synthesizer tuner.
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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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* 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.
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* The functionality, performance and innovative design made the series unique and distinctive.
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* Special features were:
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** World's first DC amplifier and synthesizer tuner.
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** Computer controlled cassette deck
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Stackable components (the 4 device feet had corresponding recesses with the device standing underneath)
  
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== Bemerkungen ==
 
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* Die Luxman Laboratory Reference Serie hatte ihr Debüt 1976.
 
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* Highlights waren der erste Real Time Processed DC-Verstärker und der erste 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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* 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. Letzteres wurde wahrscheinlich von einem Dritthersteller bezogen.
 
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* Die Funktionalität, Performance und das innovative Design machte die Serie einmalig und unverkennbar.
 
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* Besondere Kennzeichen waren:
 
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** Erster DC-Verstärker und Synthesizer Tuner der Welt
 
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** Computergesteuertes Kassettendeck
 
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** Stapelbare Komponenten (die 4 Gerätefüße hatten entsprechende Vertiefungen beim darunter stehenden Gerät)
 
  
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* Other models in the same series:
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* Weitere Modelle der gleichen Serie:
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** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5C-50|5C-50 Preamplifier]]
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** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5C-50|5C-50 Vorverstärker]]
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** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5M-21|5M-21 Power Amplifier]]
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** [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5M-21|5M-21 Endstufe]]
 
 
** [[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 5T-50 Front
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* [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5T-50 Front
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[[Datei:Luxman 5T50-2.jpg]]
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[[File:Luxman 5T50-2.jpg]]
  
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Serie 5T-50 Frontdetails Links
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5T-50 Front Details Left
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[[Datei:Luxman 5T50-4.jpg]]
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[[File:Luxman 5T50-4.jpg]]
  
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Serie 5T-50 Frontdetails Rechts
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5T-50 Front Details Right
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[[Datei:Luxman 5T50-5.jpg]]
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[[File:Luxman 5T50-5.jpg]]
  
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Serie 5T-50 Rückseite
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5T-50 rear details
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[[Datei:Luxman 5T50-7.jpg]]
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[[File:Luxman 5T50-7.jpg]]
  
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Serie 5T-50 Beschreibung von Luxman USA, Seite 1
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5T-50 description by Luxman USA, page 1.
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[[Datei:Luxman 5T50-Prospekt-2.jpg]]
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[[File:Luxman 5T50-Prospekt-2.jpg]]
  
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Serie 5T-50 Beschreibung von Luxman USA, Seite 2
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5T-50 description from Luxman USA, page 2.
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[[Datei:Luxman 5T50-Prospekt-3.jpg]]
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[[File:Luxman 5T50-Prospekt-3.jpg]]
  
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Serie 5T-50 Datenblatt von Luxman USA, Seite 3
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5T-50 datasheet from Luxman USA, page 3.
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[[Datei:Luxman 5T50-Prospekt-4.jpg]]
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[[File:Luxman 5T50-Prospekt-4.jpg]]
  
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Series Prospektbild
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Series brochure image
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[[Datei:Luxman Laboratory Reference Series-1.jpg]]
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[[File:Luxman Laboratory Reference Series-1.jpg]]
  
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Series Beschreibung von Luxman USA
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* Luxman Laboratory Reference Series description from Luxman USA
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[[Datei:Luxman Laboratory USA Series-1.jpg]]
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[[File:Luxman Laboratory USA Series-2.jpg]]
  
  
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== Berichte ==
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== Reports ==
  
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
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* Externer Link: Webseite "Wegavision Pytalhost": [http://wegavision.pytalhost.com/Luxman/Lab/luxman-02.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: "Audio Heritage, Japan" website: [http://audio-heritage.jp/LUXMAN/tuner/5t50.html]
  
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* Externer Link: Webseite "Audio Heritage, Japan": [http://audio-heritage.jp/LUXMAN/tuner/5t50.html]
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* External link: "The Vintage Knob" website: [http://www.thevintageknob.org/luxman-Laboratory_Reference_Series.html]
  
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* Externer Link: Webseite "The Vintage Knob", Luxman Laboratory Reference Serie 5T-50 ab 1979 auch mit Holzgehäuse erhältlich: [http://www.thevintageknob.org/luxman-T-50A.html]
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* Luxman product overview: [[Luxman]]
  
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* Externer Link: Webseite "The Vintage Knob": [http://www.thevintageknob.org/luxman-Laboratory_Reference_Series.html]
 
  
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Luxman Produkteübersicht: [[Luxman]]
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[[Category:Tuner]]

Latest revision as of 02:32, 23 May 2019

Data[edit]

General

  • Manufacturer: Luxman
  • Model: Laboratory Reference 5T-50
  • Type: Tuner (first synthesizer tuner worldwide)
  • Years of manufacture: 1976 - 1982
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: Silver
  • Power consumption: 30 W
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 101 x 400 mm
  • Weight: 8.7 kg
  • Original price approx.: 220'000 Yen (Japan, 1977), 1595 US-$, 3'800 DM


Connections

  • Number of outputs:
    • Output voltage fixed: 1 V, 100 Ohm
    • Output voltage variable: 0 - 1 V, 1 kOhm
  • Number of inputs:
    • Antenna: 75 Ohm, 300 Ohm


Technical data

  • Reception: VHF
  • Frequencies:
    • VHF: 88.1 - 103.9 MHz
  • Frequency response: 30 Hz - 15 kHz
  • Input sensitivity: 1.7 μV
  • Distortion factor: 0.003 %.
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB
  • Channel separation: 40 dB
  • Selectivity: 70 dB
  • Common mode selection: 1.1 dB
  • Adjacent channel attenuation: 100 dB
  • IF suppression: 100 dB
  • IF rejection: 90 dB
  • AM suppression: 62 dB


Special Features

  • 7 pre-set buttons
  • Since the customers were not yet accustomed to the digital display, the device also had an analog display

Signal strength display

  • Switch Mono - Auto - Stereo
  • Muting switch: Variable (with level control on the back), Normal, Off
  • Function switch: Dolby NR - Normal - Testtone
  • Button for Multipath display
  • Button for Noise Filter
  • Level control for Auto-Scan speed: Variable from Slow to Fast (level control on the rear panel)
  • Output signal level control on rear panel

Attenuator In / Out switch on the rear panel


Remarks[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 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)



Pictures[edit]

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

Luxman 5T50-2.jpg

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

Luxman 5T50-4.jpg

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

Luxman 5T50-5.jpg

  • Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5T-50 rear details

Luxman 5T50-7.jpg

  • Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5T-50 description by Luxman USA, page 1.

Luxman 5T50-Prospekt-2.jpg

  • Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5T-50 description from Luxman USA, page 2.

Luxman 5T50-Prospekt-3.jpg

  • Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5T-50 datasheet from Luxman USA, page 3.

Luxman 5T50-Prospekt-4.jpg

  • Luxman Laboratory Reference Series brochure image

Luxman Laboratory Reference Series-1.jpg

  • Luxman Laboratory Reference Series description from Luxman USA

Luxman Laboratory USA Series-2.jpg


Reports[edit]

Links[edit]

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