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== Unternehmensprofil ==
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== Company profile ==
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Japanischer Hersteller von Hifi- und High-End-Produkten.
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Japanese manufacturer of hi-fi and high-end products.
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1925 - Gegründet von den Brüdern T. Hayakawa und K. Yoshikawa als Rundfunkempfänger-Abteilung innerhalb des Konzerns von Kinsindo of Osaka Store.<br />
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1925 - Founded by brothers T. Hayakawa and K. Yoshikawa as a radio receiver division within the Kinsindo of Osaka Store group.<br />
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1931 - Erster magnetischer Tonabnehmer (moving magnet • MM)
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1931 - First magnetic pickup (moving magnet - MM)
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1952 - OY-15 Output-Transformer, ein sog. high-resolution Netztransformer. Luxman Geräte rufen überall Begeisterung hervor, da sie als die leistungsstärksten auf dem Markt gelten.
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1952 - OY-15 output transformer, a so-called high-resolution mains transformer. Luxman devices evoke enthusiasm everywhere as they are considered the most powerful on the market.
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1958 - (Das Jahr der 45/45 Stereoaufzeichnung): MA-7A, der erste Mono-Hifi-Verstärker nach dem Krieg in Röhrentechnologie. Ausgestattet ist er mit „Crossover NFB“ (Negativ Feedback). NFB wird von Luxman weltweit patentiert. <br />
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1958 - (The year of 45/45 stereo recording): MA-7A, the first post-war mono hi-fi amplifier in tube technology. It is equipped with "Crossover NFB" (Negative Feedback). NFB is patented worldwide by Luxman. <br />
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1962 - SQ-65, Röhren-Vollverstärker. Der Verstärker ist mit einem „Motional Feedback (MFB)“-Stromkreis ausgestattet. Dieser erlaubt, die Bewegung der Lautsprecherchassis zu kontrollieren. Der Verstärker verfügte über eine Leistung von 2 x 28 Watt.
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1962 - SQ-65, tube integrated amplifier. The amplifier is equipped with a "Motional Feedback (MFB)" circuit. This allows to control the movement of the loudspeaker drivers. The amplifier had a power rating of 2 x 28 watts.
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1962 - PZ-11, Phono-Verstärker: Der allererste Phono-Verstärker mit Germanium-Transistoren, der in Japan hergestellt wird. Sein „Slimline-Design“ erfreut sich grosser Beliebtheit (218 x 13 x 157 mm)
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1962 - PZ-11, phono amplifier: The very first phono amplifier with germanium transistors manufactured in Japan. Its "slimline design" enjoys great popularity (218 x 13 x 157 mm).
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1963 - SQ-38 Röhren-Vollverstärker: Dieser Verstärker ist die Ausgangsbasis für die berühmte SQ-38 Baureihe bis heute. Er hat 2 x 11 Watt und ist bereits ein audiophiles Gerät.
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1963 - SQ-38 tube integrated amplifier: This amplifier is the starting point for the famous SQ-38 series until today. It has 2 x 11 watts and is already an audiophile device.
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1964 - SQ-38 D, Röhren-Vollverstärker; er ist der erste Verstärker, der mit einer Trioden ausgestattet ist. Weitere Modelle dieser  legendären „38er Serie“ sind  der SQ-38D, SQ-38FD und der SQ38S.
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1964 - SQ-38 D, tube integrated amplifier; it is the first amplifier equipped with a triode. Further models of this legendary "38 series" are the SQ-38D, SQ-38FD and the SQ38S.
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1966 - MQ-36 (Röhren OTL Power Verstärker). Der MQ-36 war ein OTL (Output Transformer-Less) Verstärker. Wegen seines hochqualitativen Klangs wurde er ein Langzeit-Verkaufsschlager.
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1966 - MQ-36 (Tube OTL Power Amplifier). The MQ-36 was an OTL (Output Transformer-Less) amplifier. Because of its high quality sound, it became a long time best seller.
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1968 - SQ-505/507 (Vollverstärker): Der [[Luxman SQ 505|SQ 505]] und [[Luxman SQ 507|SQ 507]] waren die ersten Modelle der "500er Serie" und die Vorgänger der Modelle
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1968 - SQ-505/507 (integrated amplifier): The [[Luxman SQ 505|SQ 505]] and [[Luxman SQ 507|SQ 507]] were the first models of the "500 series" and the predecessors of the models
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[[Luxman L-505s|L-505s]] und [[Luxman L-507s|L-507s]].<br />
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[[Luxman L-505s|L-505s]] and [[Luxman L-507s|L-507s]].<br />
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1975 - [[Luxman M-6000|M-6000]] (Endstufe)/[[Luxman C-1000|C-1000]]/[[Luxman T-110|T-110]]: Als Produkt zur Feier des 50. Geburtstags von Luxman verkörperte der [[Luxman M-6000|M-6000]] den ersten Versuch, in den High-End Markt vorzustoßen. Als Endstufe, die sich mit 2 x 300W Leistung und einem exzellenten Klang auszeichnete, wurde der M-6000 sehr gut angenommen.
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1975 - [[Luxman M-6000|M-6000]] (power amplifier)/[[Luxman C-1000|C-1000]]/[[Luxman T-110|T-110]]: As a product to celebrate Luxman's 50th anniversary, the [[Luxman M-6000|M-6000]] embodied the first attempt to break into the high-end market. As a power amplifier that boasted 2 x 300W of power and excellent sound, the M-6000 was very well received.
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1977 - Debüt der [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series|Laboratory Reference Series]]:
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1977 - Debut of the [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series|Laboratory Reference Series]]:
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Highlights waren der erste DC-Verstärker und synthesized Tuner. Die Funktionalität, Performance und das innovative Design eines jeden Produktes unterschied die Serien.
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Highlights included the first DC amplifier and synthesized tuner. The functionality, performance and innovative design of each product distinguished the series.
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- Erster DC- Verstärker und synthesized Tuner der Welt
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- First DC amplifier and synthesized tuner in the world
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- Computergesteuertes Kassettendeck
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- Computer controlled cassette deck
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- Stapelbare Komponenten.
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- Stackable components.
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1980 - [[Luxman PD-300|PD-300]] (Vakuum-Plattenspieler)
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1980 - [[Luxman PD-300|PD-300]] (Vacuum turntable)
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Luxman führte einen innovativen Plattenspieler ein, der ein Vakuum-System nutzte, um ein Verziehen der Schallplatten auf dem Plattenteller zu verhindern. Mit dem Modell [[Luxman PD-555 Limited]] wurde eine auf 55 Exemplare limitierte Ausführung des Spitzenmodells zur Feier des 55. Geburtstages angeboten.
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Luxman introduced an innovative turntable that used a vacuum system to prevent records from warping on the turntable. The [[Luxman PD-555 Limited]] model was a limited edition of 55 copies of the top-of-the-line model to celebrate its 55th anniversary.
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1982 - D-05 (Omega-Loading Kassettendeck):
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1982 - D-05 (Omega-Loading Cassette Deck):
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Der D-05 erschien zu der Zeit, als der Markt sich weg vom "open-reel" Format auf die Kassette zu bewegte. Er zeichnete sich durch die HiFi-Performance eines "open-reel" Bandgerätes und der leichten Bedienung des Kassettendecks aus.
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The D-05 appeared at the time when the market was moving away from the "open-reel" format towards the cassette. It featured the hi-fi performance of an "open-reel" tape player and the ease of use of the cassette deck.
  
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1987 - [[Luxman DA-07|DA-07]] (Fluency DAC)
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From 1984 until the early 2000s, Luxman was owned by [[Alpine]].<br />
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Fluency DAC ist eine Anwendung der Interpolationstheorie, die von Dr. Toraichi, einem Professor an der Tsukuba Universität, entwickelt wurde. Der DA-07 wurde zu einer Sensation.<br />
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1987 - The digital-to-analog converter [[Luxman DA-07|DA-07]] (Fluency DAC);
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Von 1984 bis in die frühen 2000er Jahre gehörte Luxman der Firma [[Alpine]].<br />
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Fluency DAC is an application of interpolation theory developed by Dr. Toraichi, a professor at Japan's [[wp:University of Tsukuba|Tsukuba University]]. The DA-07 with its companion DP-07 player formed the pinnacle of the CD segmet at the time.<br />
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2009 von der International Audio Group (IAG) gekauft.
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In 2004, Luxman introduced a CL-88/MQ-88 pre/power amplifier combination, with the [[Luxman MQ-88|MQ-88]] being a tube amplifier.<br />
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In 2005, the [[Luxman L-507f|L-507f]] revived the large 500 series integrated amplifiers.<br />
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In 2009, Luxman was purchased by the International Audio Group (IAG).<br />
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In 2011, the [[Luxman PD-171A|PD-171]] reintroduced a turntable for vinyl; it uses a belt drive, which had previously been rare at Luxman.<br />
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In 2013, the [[Luxman M-900u|M-900u]] power amplifier was introduced. Two years later, the tube tradition was also continued with the [[Luxman MQ-88u|MQ-88u]].<br />
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In 2019 came the [[Luxman PD-151|PD-151]], another turntable for vinyl, priced lower than the 171.
  
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== Produkte ==
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== Products ==
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* [[Luxman A/V-Receiver|A/V-Receiver]]
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* [[Luxman A/V receiver|A/V receiver]]
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* [[Luxman A/V-Vorverstärker|A/V-Vorverstärker]]
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* [[Luxman A/V Preamplifier|A/V Preamplifier]]
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* [[Luxman Aktive Frequenzweichen|Aktive Frequenzweichen]]
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* [[Luxman Active Crossovers|Active Crossovers]]
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* [[Luxman CD-Player|CD-Player]]
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* [[Luxman CD Player|CD Player]]
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* [[Luxman CD-Wechsler|CD-Wechsler]]
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* [[Luxman CD Changer|CD Changer]]
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* [[Luxman D/A-Wandler|D/A-Wandler]]
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* [[Luxman D/A Converter|D/A Converter]]
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* [[Luxman DAT-Recorder|DAT-Recorder]]
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* [[Luxman DAT Recorder|DAT Recorder]]
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* [[Luxman DVD-Player|DVD-Player]]
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* [[Luxman DVD Player|DVD Player]]
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* [[Luxman Endstufen|Endstufen]]
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* [[Luxman Power Amplifier|Power Amplifier]]
 
* [[Luxman Equalizer|Equalizer]]
 
* [[Luxman Equalizer|Equalizer]]
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* [[Luxman Fernbedienungen|Fernbedienungen]]
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* [[Luxman Remote Controls|Remote Controls]]
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* [[Luxman Kassettendecks|Kassettendecks]]
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* [[Luxman Cassette Decks|Cassette Decks]]
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* [[Luxman Kopfhörerverstärker|Kopfhörerverstärker]]
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* [[Luxman Headphone Amplifier|Headphone Amplifiers]]
 
* [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series|Laboratory Reference Series]]
 
* [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series|Laboratory Reference Series]]
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* [[Luxman Lautsprecher|Lautsprecher]]
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* [[Luxman Loudspeaker|Loudspeaker]]
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* [[Luxman Plattenspieler|Plattenspieler]]
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* [[Luxman Turntable|Turntable]]
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* [[Luxman Plattenspielervorverstärker|Plattenspielervorverstärker]]
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* [[Luxman Turntable Preamplifier|Turntable Preamplifier]]
 
* [[Luxman Receiver|Receiver]]
 
* [[Luxman Receiver|Receiver]]
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* [[Luxman SACD-Player|SACD-Player]]
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* [[Luxman SACD Player|SACD Player]]
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* [[Luxman Surrounddecoder|Surrounddecoder]]
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* [[Luxman Surround Decoder|Surround Decoder]]
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* [[Luxman Tonabnehmer|Tonabnehmer]]
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* [[Luxman Cartridges|Pickups]]
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* [[Luxman Tonarme|Tonarme]]
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* [[Luxman Tone Arms|Tone Arms]]
 
* [[Luxman Tuner|Tuner]]
 
* [[Luxman Tuner|Tuner]]
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* [[Luxman Vollverstärker|Vollverstärker]]
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* [[Luxman integrated amplifier|amplifier]]
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* [[Luxman Vorverstärker|Vorverstärker]]
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* [[Luxman Preamplifier|Preamplifier]]
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* [[Luxman Vorverstärker-Tuner|Vorverstärker-Tuner]]
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* [[Luxman Preamplifier Tuner|Preamplifier Tuner]]
  
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== Weblinks ==
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== Web links ==
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* [http://www.luxman.com/ Luxman Weltweit]
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* [http://www.luxman.com/ Luxman Global]]
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* [http://www.luxman-global.com// Luxman Global (Englisch)]
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* [http://www.luxman-global.com// Luxman Global (English)]
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* [http://www.luxman-deutschland.de/ Luxman Deutschland]
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* [http://www.luxman-deutschland.de/ Luxman Germany]
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120513211921/http://www.hifi-studio.de/hifi-klassiker/luxman.htm Luxman auf Hifi Studio]
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120513211921/http://www.hifi-studio.de/hifi-klassiker/luxman.htm Luxman on Hifi Studio] (archive link)
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* [http://www.hifi-archiv.info/luxman.html Lux-Kataloge]
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* [http://www.hifi-archiv.info/luxman.html Lux Catalogs]
  
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Latest revision as of 10:31, 7 February 2020

Company profile[edit]

Japanese manufacturer of hi-fi and high-end products. 1925 - Founded by brothers T. Hayakawa and K. Yoshikawa as a radio receiver division within the Kinsindo of Osaka Store group.
1931 - First magnetic pickup (moving magnet - MM) 1952 - OY-15 output transformer, a so-called high-resolution mains transformer. Luxman devices evoke enthusiasm everywhere as they are considered the most powerful on the market. 1958 - (The year of 45/45 stereo recording): MA-7A, the first post-war mono hi-fi amplifier in tube technology. It is equipped with "Crossover NFB" (Negative Feedback). NFB is patented worldwide by Luxman.
1962 - SQ-65, tube integrated amplifier. The amplifier is equipped with a "Motional Feedback (MFB)" circuit. This allows to control the movement of the loudspeaker drivers. The amplifier had a power rating of 2 x 28 watts. 1962 - PZ-11, phono amplifier: The very first phono amplifier with germanium transistors manufactured in Japan. Its "slimline design" enjoys great popularity (218 x 13 x 157 mm). 1963 - SQ-38 tube integrated amplifier: This amplifier is the starting point for the famous SQ-38 series until today. It has 2 x 11 watts and is already an audiophile device. 1964 - SQ-38 D, tube integrated amplifier; it is the first amplifier equipped with a triode. Further models of this legendary "38 series" are the SQ-38D, SQ-38FD and the SQ38S. 1966 - MQ-36 (Tube OTL Power Amplifier). The MQ-36 was an OTL (Output Transformer-Less) amplifier. Because of its high quality sound, it became a long time best seller. 1968 - SQ-505/507 (integrated amplifier): The SQ 505 and SQ 507 were the first models of the "500 series" and the predecessors of the models L-505s and L-507s.
1975 - M-6000 (power amplifier)/C-1000/T-110: As a product to celebrate Luxman's 50th anniversary, the M-6000 embodied the first attempt to break into the high-end market. As a power amplifier that boasted 2 x 300W of power and excellent sound, the M-6000 was very well received. 1977 - Debut of the Laboratory Reference Series: Highlights included the first DC amplifier and synthesized tuner. The functionality, performance and innovative design of each product distinguished the series. - First DC amplifier and synthesized tuner in the world - Computer controlled cassette deck - Stackable components. 1980 - PD-300 (Vacuum turntable) Luxman introduced an innovative turntable that used a vacuum system to prevent records from warping on the turntable. The Luxman PD-555 Limited model was a limited edition of 55 copies of the top-of-the-line model to celebrate its 55th anniversary. 1982 - D-05 (Omega-Loading Cassette Deck): The D-05 appeared at the time when the market was moving away from the "open-reel" format towards the cassette. It featured the hi-fi performance of an "open-reel" tape player and the ease of use of the cassette deck.

From 1984 until the early 2000s, Luxman was owned by Alpine.
1987 - The digital-to-analog converter DA-07 (Fluency DAC); Fluency DAC is an application of interpolation theory developed by Dr. Toraichi, a professor at Japan's Tsukuba University. The DA-07 with its companion DP-07 player formed the pinnacle of the CD segmet at the time.
In 2004, Luxman introduced a CL-88/MQ-88 pre/power amplifier combination, with the MQ-88 being a tube amplifier.
In 2005, the L-507f revived the large 500 series integrated amplifiers.
In 2009, Luxman was purchased by the International Audio Group (IAG).
In 2011, the PD-171 reintroduced a turntable for vinyl; it uses a belt drive, which had previously been rare at Luxman.
In 2013, the M-900u power amplifier was introduced. Two years later, the tube tradition was also continued with the MQ-88u.
In 2019 came the PD-151, another turntable for vinyl, priced lower than the 171.

Products[edit]

Web links[edit]

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