Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5G-12

Data

General

  • Manufacturer: Luxman
  • Model: Laboratory Reference 5G-12
  • Type: Equalizer
  • Years of manufacture: 1976 - 1982
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: Silver
  • Power consumption: 30 W
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 442 x 101 x 400mm
  • Weight: 7.2 kg
  • Original price approx.: 145'000 Yen (Japan, 1977), 645 US-$, 1'900 DM


Connections

  • Number of inputs: 1
    • Line Cinch: 1 V, 500 Ohm, max. 5 V
  • Number of outputs: 2
    • Line 1, 2: 1 V, 100 kOhm


Technical Data

  • Frequency response: 10 to 100 kHz

Distortion factor: < 0,005%

  • Signalrauschabstand: >115 dB IHF A
  • Crosstalk attenuation: 70 dB
  • Tone control with 12 sliders
  • Equalizer center frequencies:
    • 14Hz, 28Hz, 55Hz, 110Hz, 220Hz, 440Hz, 880Hz, 1.8kHz, 3.5kHz, 7kHz, 14kHz, 28kHz.
    • Control range: Normal, ± 2 dB, ± 10 dB, switchable (1 or 2 dB steps)


Special Features

  • Slider
  • Slope switchable to "Wide


Notes

  • 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 5C-50 preamplifier, 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 more affordable tuner, the 5T-10 and the 5K-50 cassette tape deck.
  • 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

  • [[Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5G-12 Front

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  • Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5G-12 Front Right Details

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  • Luxman Laboratory Reference Series brochure image

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  • Luxman Laboratory Reference Series description from Luxman USA

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Reports

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


Links

  • External link: "Hifi Archive" website: [2]
  • External Link: "Hifi Archive" website: [3]
  • External Link: "The Vintage Knob" website: [4]
  • External link: Audio Heritage, Japan website: [5]

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