Luxman PD-191A turntable

LUXMAN introduces the PD-191A, a premium turntable system designed to replace the long running PD-171 series.

Savor the endlessly rich warmth of a piece of music and that special sense of time flowing differently when you play a cherished analog recording. PD-191A is a superb player capable of delivering the excellence of vinyl recordings playback experiences. Our newly developed, original tonearm, with extremely high initial sensitivity, uses a knife-edge vertical bearing system to realize those sensitive movements that make up the finest nuances of a musical moment. Combining a silent and refined DC motor belt-drive system supported by a robust power supply; PD-191A offers a truly high-fidelity and emotional vinyl listening experience.

 

Newly developed, completely original tonearm - the PD-191A is our LTA-710 static balanced tonearm which employs knife-edge bearing technology for excellent initial movement sensitivity.

 

Brushless DC motor and high-capacity power supply - The drive motor is one fundamental component of a belt-drive analog player where powerful and stable platter rotation is of paramount importance. The PD-191A features an original, high-precision, high-torque, brushless DC motor supported by a float-mounted, highly stable and fully regulated large-capacity power transformer that has been upgraded to higher specifications for today’s favored high-mass platters.

 

A heavyweight, high-mass platter with a huge moment of inertia - The platter chosen for the PD-191A is a 35mm-thick, 5.2kg heavyweight disk, machined from a single, extremely thick aluminum billet, precisely diamond cut and finished to exact surfaces which beautifully reflect light.

 

Elegant, timeless LUXMAN industrial design, featuring a wood front-panel and low center-of-gravity chassis - Our selection and finishing of the external and structural materials that make up the finished product are highly important to us as we feel that the listener’s operation of an analog player should be a tactile and visually satisfying experience.

Multiple integrated vibration damping structures

Three selectable rotation speeds with pitch control and stroboscope indicator

 

Specifications:

Drive System:  Belt drive system

Motor:  Brushless DC motor with PID control

Material:  Machined aluminum, Surface finish: Diamond cut

Revolution:  33 ⅓ rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm (3 speeds selectable)

Revolution Adjustment Range:  ±6% (each rotation speed adjustable independently)

Wow and Flutter:  0.04% or less (W.R.M.S.)

Platter Weight:  5.2 kg

Tonearm Section        

Type:  Static balanced, S shaped, universal type

Bearing:  Concealed vertical knife edge

Effective Length        :  256 mm

Overhang:  16 mm

Tracking Error Angle:  +1.07° to -1.52°

Applicable Cartridge Weight:  4 to 11 g (including headshell 17 to 24 g)

Adjustable Height Range:  22 mm

Anti-skating:  0 to 4 g

Power Source:  230 V～50 Hz / 115 V～60 Hz

Power Consumption:  5 W

Dimensions (W x H x D):  491 × 128 (to the upper surface of the platter) × 399 mm

Net Weight:  24.8 kg (main unit), 26.4 kg (with dust cover)

 

Luxman L-509x amplifier

Features of the Luxman L-509X

 

New LECUA1000 — LUXMAN Electronically Controlled Attenuator 1000 —

New LECUA1000, which is the integration of an amplifier circuit and a high-precision attenuator by electronically-controlled fixed resistance switcheovers is mounted. Further fine sound volume adjustable without deterioration of sound quality from 0 dB through −87 dB

ODNF — Only Distortion Negative Feedback —

The output section features LUXMAN’s original distortion-only negative feedback system which allows for a high speed primary slew rate and ultra-wide audio bandwidth. Only distortion generated in the amplification process is fed back for cancellation. This maintains pure, high quality sound reproduction in the main amplifier section. The latest version, ODNF 4.0 has achieved low impedance and a high signal to noise ratio for the transmission circuits thanks to the paralleled first stage and Darlington equipped second stage amplification circuits. Also the input stage error detection circuits are triple-paralleled to moderate frequency characteristics and noise

4 parallel push-pull output stages

4 parallel push-pull structure of bipolar transistors. Rated output of 120 W+120 W (8Ω), 220 W+220 W (4Ω)

Peel coat, PCB

A peel coat PCB is used for the amplifier board to eliminate the dielectric effect of a resist by using gold plating instead of applying a resist on copper foil with 100μm in thickness.

Highly stable power supply

Highly stable power supply circuit that combines a large-capacity EI-core-type power transformer with customizable 10,000μF × 8 capacitor bloc

Parallel speaker relays

This unit is equipped with 2 large parallel speaker relays with a low resistance value to reduce the impedance of the speaker output lines.

Beeline construction

LUXMAN’s “Beeline” construction ensures that the audio signal path takes the optimum shortest route from input to speaker output.

Selector switch IC

Selector switch IC of high sound quality, which is used in the top-end control amplifier, C-900u, improves the separation and crosstalk performances.

Schottky barrier diodes

By using Schottky barrier diodes, manufactured by Nihon Inter Electronics Corporation, this unit achieves higher DC conversion efficiency in the rectifier circuit and much less switching noise.

 

 

Original LUXMAN’s OFC wiring

Our original un-plated OFC wiring with spirally wrapped shielding is used for all internal connections to ensure smooth, pure signal transmission. Especially 3.5 mm2 heavy wire is used between the amplifier board and speaker output board.

Non-angled circuitry

After careful consideration of the delicate nature of audio signal flow, non-angled circuit board tracking has been adopted to achieve smooth signal transmission

Phono amplifier

This unit is equipped with a phono amplifier that is compatible with the MM/MC cartridge to achieve analog record reproduction in a high-grade level without adding a dedicated phono amplifier.

Separate function

This unit is equipped with a separate switch to separate the pre-amplifier and power-amplifier each other that enables the bi-amp connection adding a power-amplifier and the coexis tence with an AV system.

Loopless chassis structure

This unit features a loop-less chassis, independently constructed to eliminate increases in ground impedance caused by chassis current.

Copper alloy RCA terminals

A copper alloy terminal that has high conductivity equivalent to copper and hardness equivalent to brass is used for LINE-1 input terminal.

18 mm pitch RCA terminal

18 mm pitch RCA input terminals are used (RCA terminals other than LINE-1) to support high sound quality cables with large connectors

Ventilation

Large-sized ventilation mounted on the top panel to enhance the heat radiation efficiency of this unit. The design follows M-900u/70

Cast-iron insulator

For stability and support, this product features cast iron feet with vibration reducing density gradient.

Hairline finish for the top board

Application of surface treatments such as blasted white for the main unit and sophisticated hairline finish for the top board

Large type speaker terminals

Speaker terminals (A and B systems) of inline layout (with same characteristics for right and left), which is compatible with Y lugs to enable easy connection with extra-thick speaker cables.

Headphone output terminal

This terminal allows you to casually enjoy sound with headphones

Needle-type meter

This unit is equipped with needle-type meters lighted with LED, which improves the visibility in the listening room. High visibility thanks to white illumination.

Aluminum remote control

The high-grade remote control, which is encased in aluminum, can control applicable CD/SACD players as well

 

Specifications

Rated Output Power

120 W+120 W (8 Ω)

220 W+220 W (4 Ω

Total Harmonic Distortion

0.007 % (8 Ω, 1 kHz both channels simultaneous drive, line straight on)

0.06 % (8 Ω, 20 to 20 kHz both channels simultaneous drive, line straight on)

Pre-amplifier Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Phono (MM) : 2,5 mV / 47 k Ω

Phono (MC) : 0,3 mV / 100 Ω

Line : 180 mV / 47 k Ω

Monitor : 180 mV / 47 k Ω

Bal. Line : 180 mV / 55 k Ω

Main-amplifier Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Main In : 1.1 V / 47 k Ω

Output Voltage

REC OUT :  180 mV

PRE OUT :  1 V

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Phono (MM) : 91 dB or more (IHF-A correction, 5 mV input)

Phono (MC) : 75 dB or more (IHF-A correction, 0.5 mV input)

Line : 105 dB or more (IHF-A weighted, input shorted, line straight on)

Frequency Response

Phono (MM) : 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (±0.5 dB, line straight on)

Phono (MC) : 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (±0.5 dB, line straight on)

Line : 20 Hz to 100,000 Hz (within –3 dB, line straight on)

Loudness Control :  +7 dB at 100 Hz : +5 dB at 10 kHz

Damping Factor : 370

Power Supply :  220 - 230 V 〜 (50/60 Hz)

Power Consumption:  380 W; 0.5 W (at standby), 150 W (at no input)

Dimensions (W x H x D):  440 (W) x 193 (H) x 463 (D) mm (front side knob with 20 mm and rear side terminal with 37 mm included in depth)

Weight:  29.3 kg (main unit only)

Luxman T-12 tuner

The Accutouch system seizes the exact tuning point including that at the RF stage and offers total, stable reception even against ambient fluctuation.

In this system, the accurate center tuning point is detected by means of a control voltage at the quartz circuit, which activates a mechanical lock function. As the tuning knob is gradually turned to locate the FM station, a positive lock occurs for about 1 second at the exact tune-in point inclusive of the RF stage.

Generally speaking, a quartz-locked FM tuner has the advantage of offering very stable reception against ambient fluctuation such as temperature, etc. But this system functions to control only the local oscillator, and does not extend to the RF stage. Moreover, depending onn the method of tuning operation, tuning error is triggered at a max. 100 kHz, so that various characteristics are deteriorated (such as distortion, separation, rejection etc.) in other words, only our "Accutouch" makes it possible to make the most of the quartz lock system to prevent possible tuning error. When the power is turned off with the Quartz Lock on, the proper receiving condition is automatically obtained the next time power is turned on.

IF Bandwidth Selector

If the IF stage a 2-step bandwidth selectoris provided. In the "wide" position, 2 pairs of LC block filter are combined providing exceptionally good phase characteristics, and realizing ultra low distortion. Conversely in the "narrow" position a combination of block and ceramic ffilters achieves high selectivity.

The IF filters adopted here have excellent group-delay characteristics, however, to make the ultra low distortion tuner perfect, even small deviation of the components used should be controlled. Therefore to solve this, a phase compensation circuit is provided in the IF stage, and the units are checked one by one to realize excellent distortion characteristics.

Sonic Excellence

In the front end an exclusive FM 5-gang variable capacitor is used to make the most of the various superb characteristics in the IF  and following stages. Also high selectivity in each RF amp circuit ensures satisfactory interference rejection. In the detector circuit, a new quadrature IC and a special detector transformer are adopted to realize a low-distortion characteristic through wide bandwidth and high Signal-to-Noise ratio. Distortion at the detector stage has been suppressed down to a level below that of most test equipment. Thus no more than 0,02% distortion is realized for a deviation of ±50 kHz, or no more than 0,05% even through ±100 kHz.

A pilot signal cancellor circuit is arranged in the multiplex stage to improve frequency response and phase characteristics.

Specifications

Receiving Frequency:  87,5 MHz - 108 MHz

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:

50 µS :  16,0 dBf 93,3 µV)

75 µS :  14,2 dBf (2,8 µV)

IHF Usable Sensitivity:  10,7 dBf (1,8 µV)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  80 dB

Frequency Response:  20 Hz - 17,000 Hz (within -0,5 dB, mono & stereo)

Total Harmonic Distortion:

100 Hz (wide) :  0,05% (mono); 0,07% (Stereo)

1 kHz (wide) :  0,05% (mono); 0,06% (stsreo)

6 kHz (wide) :  0,07% (mono); 0,1% 9stereo)

1 kHz (narrow) :  0,2% (mono); 0,5% (stereo)

Capture Ratio:

Wide :  0,8 dB

Narrow :  2 dB

Adjacent Channel Selectivity:  12 dB (narrow ±200 kHz)

Alternate Channel Selectivity: 

60 dB (narrow, ±300 kHz)

90db (narrow ±400 kHz)

30 dB (wide, ±400 kHz)

Spurious Response ratio:  100 dB

IF response Ratio:  100 dB

Image Response ratio:  100 dB

AM Suppression Ratio:  62 dB

Stereo Separation:

100 Hz (wide) :  45 dB

1 kHz (wide) :  50 dB

10 Hz (wide) :  45 dB

1 kHz (narrow) :  30 dB

Output Voltage:  1 V (fix);  0 V - 1 V (variable)

Output Impedance:  100 Ω (fix); 100 Ω - 1,25 k Ω (variable)

Muting Threshold:  10 µV - 500 µV (variable)

Power Consumption:  20 W

Dimensions (W x H x D):  438 x 322 x 78 mm (17-1/4" x 12-11/16" x 3-1/16")

Weight:  7 kg (15,4 lbs) net

Luxman DP-07 CD transport

The Luxman DP-07 Compact Disc Player features:

GaAlAs laser double hetero diode pick-up

Anti-resonant ceramic FRP base and massive aluminium diecast chassis

Special shock absorber for floating pickup support

High speed precision linear motor tracking

Isolation of left/right channel signal paths at all stages including power transformers

Idependent voltage regulators at 10 stages

Pickup, microcomputer/display, output stages, transformers, and power supply components isolated in separate internal blocks to eliminate electrical crosstalk

Ultra-high quality materials and components used throughout, including PC-OCC wiring and 70µ-thick OFC glass epoxy PC boards

Top-loading panel to eliminate tray vibrations and seal out atmospheric disturbances

Full remote control features

Line phase sensor

Front panel display dimmer/switch

Champagne gold finish

Works of Art. - introducing the hardware

The Fluency DAC is the heart of the Luxman DA-07 D/A Converter Unit, a masterpiece of electronic engineering and careful design in its own right. Luxman spared no effort on any aspecct of its massive anti-resonant construction, top-quality components, and capabilities, which include D/A conversion for CD, DAT, and digital satellite broadcasting and three optical and three coaxial digital inputs.

Likewise, the Luxman DP-07 CD Player sets a new standard for uncompromising quality of design, materials, and construction in pursuit of Ultimate Fidelity. Its top-loading design, a massive anti-resonant ceramic FRP base and diecast chassis, and the most elaborate damping system ever used in a CD player ensure that the GaAlAs laser pickup tracks flawlessly. As in the DA-07, unmatched purity of output signal is achieved through full separation of L/R power supplies and signal paths. In series with the DA-07, the DP-07 produces a sound of a totally different dimension from any other CD player. In sum, it is the only CD player that can claim to reproduce music as it was first played.

The Ultimate CD Player System

Luxman is so confident that the DP-07/DA-07 CD p;layer system will set a new standard for CD reproduction, it has already started to tackle the development of Fluency DAC-equipped CD players for more moderate budgets. For now, though, the choice of the ultimate CD player is a simple one. Listen and let your own ears help you decide whether you want the state of the art. Because until we can advance it any further, this is it.

Specifications

Laser Pick-up:  Gallium Aluminium Arsenide (gaAlAs) Double Hetero Diode

Digital Outputs

Coaxial :  0,5 Vp-p/75 Ω

Optical 1 :  Wavelength 820 nm

Optical 2 :  Wavelength 660 nm

Remote Control Unit:  RD-07 (included)

Dimensions (W x H x D):  300 x 183 x 452 mm

Weight (Net):  20 kg

Luxman DA-07 D/A converter

 

The Luxman DA-07 Digital/Analog Converter Unit

Features:

Fluency DAC conversion of digital  inputs with sampling frequencies of 44,1 kHz (CD), 48 kHz (DAT) and 32 kHz (Digital Satellite Broadcasting Tuner)

Complete isolation of left/right channel and digital/analog signal paths at all stages, including independent L/R power transformers

Ultra-high quality materials and components used throughout, including PC-OCC wiring and 70 µ-thick OFC glass epoxy PC boards

Independent voltage regulators at 11 stages

Massive anti-resonant rigid construction with 18 mm front panel

Full copper plated chassis and 10-block internal layout for maximum shielding

Switching of 3 coaxial, and 3 optical digital inputs (2 standard and 1 ultra high speed for use with DP-07)

Digital recording optical and coaxial outputs

3 analog outputs (variable coaxial, fixed coaxial, and fixed balanced)

Adjustable master output level

Front panel display dimmer/switch

Champagne gold finish

A conventional DAC design applying Shannon's Theorem and a digital oversampling filter results in ringing distortions. These can be seen in the small ripples on either side of the musical signal. Ringing results in constant low-level noise and a perceived decline in dynamic range. These spurious signal also cause phase distortions during listening, detracting from the subtle musical harmonics that make music come to life. The Fluency DAC virtually eliminates ringing. A similarly dramatic improvement in reproduction is seen inn the square wave test.

Restoring the full musical spectrum

The advantages of the Fluency DAC are not limited to the elimination of phase shift and ringing. By accurately selecting musical signals at the input stage, the Fluency DAC produces an analog signal with more musical depth. Almost all music sources naturally contain a small but significant harmonic component at the upper limits of audibility. This component is critical to the soundstage localization and musical "ambience" that are essential for realistic reproduction. However, digital recording for compact discs is a pulse-code modulation process using a sampling frequency of 44,1 kHz, which effectively eliminates all musical signal from about 22 kHz on up. Moreover, conventional DAC's employ a filter that begins a steep cut-off at lower frequencies.

Luxman found an ingenious way to restore this missing musical ambience using the Fluency DAC. Because harmonics arise from basic physical laws and mathematical principles, the distribution of harmonics that occur in nature can be recreated. By carefully programming the digital input stage of the Fluency DAC, Luxman has succeeded in reproducing the rich ambience lost in the CD recording and playback.

Specifications:

Method of D/A Conversion:  Fluency DAC, 16-bit, no LP filter

Sampling Frequencies:  32 kHz, 44,1 kHz, 48 kHz (automatic switching)

Frequency Response (CD Input):  4 Hz - 20 kHz (±0,1 dB)

Total Harmonic Distortion:  0,008%

Impulse Distortion (Impulse peak/sample peak):  approx. 0,4% (ref. 26% for DAC based on Shannon's Theorem)

s.n Ratio:  more than 115 dB

Digital Inputs Voltage:

Coaxial 1, 2, 3 :  0,5 Vp-p/75 Ω

Optical 1 :  125 Mb/s

Optical 2, 3 :  6 Mb/s

Digital Output Voltage

Coaxial:  2 V/74 Ω (fixed), -2 V/ 100 Ω (variable)

Balanced:  4 V/ 94 Ω (fixed)

Dimensions (W x H x D):  438 x 220 x 474 mm
Weight (net):  27 kg

Luxman LV-113 amplifier

This integrated amplifier has been designed for highest sonic purity. Triple Darlington outputs and driver topology, optical and coaxial direct digital inputs with built-in DAC. 4 fold oversampling filter, high current high power output into low impedance loads, massive power supply and heatsink designs, all contribute to the achievement of this goal.

Specifications

Rated Output Power

70 W + 70 W at 8 Ω (20 Hz - 20 kHz)

85 W + 85 W at 8 Ω (1 kHz)

80 W + 80 W at 6 Ω (20 Hz -20 kHz)

Dynamic Power:

90 W + 90 W at 8 Ω

150 W + 150 W at 4 Ω

190 W + 190 W at 2 Ω

Total Harmonic Distortion (8 Ω, 70 W)

From 20 Hz to 20 kHz :  0,03%

At 1 kHz :  0,006%

Intermodulation Distortion ( 8 Ω, 60 Hz : 7 kHz - 4 : 1):  0,008% ( 70 W)

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Phono (MM) :  2,5 mV/50 k Ω

CD, Tuner, LD/VHD, Tape 1-2 :  150 mV/40 k Ω

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted, Input Shorted)

Phono (5 mV Input) :  87 dB

CD, Tuner, LD/VHD, Tape 1-2 :  105 dB

Frequency Response:

Phono :  20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (±0,3 dB)

CD, Tuner, LD/VHD, Tape 1-2 :  1 Hz - 150 kHz (-3 dB)

Tone Control:

Bass :  ±10 dB at 100 Hz

Treble :  ±10 dB at 10 kHz

Subsonic Filter:  -3 dB/oct (15 Hz)

Loudness Control (VR - 30 dB) :  +6 dB at 100 Hz ;  +4 dB at 10 kHz

D/A Section

Output:  2 V

Signal-to-Noise:  105 dB (IHF-A Filter)

Separation:  80 dB (1 kHz, B.P.F.)

Frequency Response:  5 Hz - 20 kHz (±0,5 dB)

Dynamic Range:  91 dB

Video Section

Input/Output:  1 Vp-p/75 Ω

DP, DG:  1°, 1%

Power Requirements: 120/220/240 V AC 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption: 3,2 A

Dimensions (W x H x D):  438 x 137 x 382 mm

Weight:  9,8 kg (net)

Luxman DD-113 cd player

Digital Direct CD Player

Digital Output for Sonic Purity

The DD-113 is the second generation of the world's first digital output-only compact disc player, the D-113D. By concentrating on perfecting the CD player's basic functions prior to the D/A conversion stage, Luxman has achieved the ultimate in pure digital output and solved the needless duplication of DAC functions in the player and amplifier.

Direct Link wuth the LV-113 amplifier

The full potential of the DD-113 can be realized in combination with the Luxman LV-113, an integrated amplifier capable of digital direct input. This set-up completes Luxman's new "Digital Exclusive" system

High-Rigid Lock Mechanism, STAR Circuit

The DD-113 naturally incorporates all the Luxman advances in basic CD player technology, including the High-Rigid Lock Mechanism. Independent springs support the main chassis and the pickup drive mechanism, while a special type of shock-absorbent rubber isolates the pickup base and the main chassis. The STAR Circuit ensures that a constant ground reference is provided independently for each electrical stage and channel.

Convenient Feaatures too - An easy-to-read fluorescent display dimmer can be adjusted to your preference, or switched off completely. Programming of up to 32 tracks in random order is possible through the remote control or front panel controls.

The DD-113 also feaatures:

18-Key Remote Control

Seriall Remote Control with LV-113 Integrated Amplifier

Specifications:

System:  Optical Semiconductor laser Pick-up

Bit: 16-Bit Linear System

Channels:  2 channel Stereo

Digital Output Voltage

Coaxial :  0,5 Vp-p/75 Ω

Optical :  -21 -15 dBm

Wavelength:  660 nm

Frequency Response:  20 -20,000 Hz

Total Harmonic Distortion:  0,001%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  85 dB

Dynamic Range:  83 dB

Separation at 1 kHz:  75 dB

Power Requirements:  AC 120/220/240V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption: 12 W

Dimensions (W x H x D):  438 x 85 x 331 mm

Weight:  4,4 kg

Luxman L-113A amplifier

L-113A  Duo-Beta Circuit Integrated Amplifier

Amplifier with simple design and simple circuit configuration. Backed on Lux's Duo-Beta philosophy, the entire simplifying circuit from input to speaker is divided into only two blocks - phono equalizer and power amplifier. The result is outstanding waveform fidelity.

Specifications

Power Output:  40 W minimum continuous per channel both channels driven into 8 Ω with no more than 0,02% Total Harmonic Distortion

Rated I.M. :  no more than 0,02% (8 Ω, 40 W/ch, 60 Hz : 7 kHz = 4 : 1)

Frequency Response:  30 Hz - 20 kHz (±0,5 dB) Phono

Input Sensitivity/Impedance;

Phono :  2,2 mV/50 k Ω

Tuner :  130 mV/70 k Ω

Aux :  130 mV/70 k Ω

Monitor :  130 mV/70 k Ω

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 

Phono :  better than 93 dB (IHF -A weighted, 10 mV)

Tuner :  better than 100 dB (IHF -A weighted)

Monitor :  better than 100 dB (IHF -A weighted)

Residual Noise:  no more than 0,5 mV

Tone Control

Bass :  +8 dB -10 dB at 70 Hz

Treble ;  +8 dB -10 dB at 14 kHz

Filter

High Cut :  7 kHz (-6 dB/oct)

Phono Subsonic :  30 Hz (-6 dB/oct)

Low Cut :  70 Hz (-6 dB/oct)

Dimensions (W x H x D):  438 x 306 x 84 mm (17-1/4" x 12-1/16" x 3-11/32")

Weight (Net):  7,5 kg (16,5 lbs)

Luxman K-113 cassette deck

K-113A Stereo Cassette Deck

Quality cassette deck in the budget price bracked, with Metal tape capability. Features FL peak meter and soft-touch "Mecha-Logic" controlled operation.

Additional Features:  Soft-Touch Mechanism, FL peak level Indicator, Dolby NR, Headphone jack

Specifications

Heads:  2 heads

Rec/Pb :  1 x Hexalam head

Erase :  1 x doublegap ferrite head

Wow and Flutter :  no more than 0,06%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

Metal (Dolby NR off/on) :  better than 57 dB / 62 dB

CrO₂  (Dolby NR off/on) :  better than 57 dB / 62 dB

LH Tape (Dolby NR off/on) :  better than 55 dB / 60 dB

Frequency Response:

Metal :  20 Hz - 19,000 Hz

CrO₂ :  20 Hz - 18,000 Hz

LH :  20 Hz - 16,000 Hz

Distortion:  no more than 0,7% (LH, 1 kHz, 0 dB)

Input Sensitivity:

Line :  80 mV

Mic ;  0,25 mV

Output Level :

Line :  500 mV

Headphone :  1 mW (8 Ω)

Dimensions (W x H x D):  438 x 275 x 109 mm (17,5" x 11,0" x 4,4")

Weight (net):  4,2 kg (9,2 lbs)

Luxman R-351 receiver

Digital Synthesized AM/FM Stereo Receiver

Luxman's audio excellence combines with todays computer intelligence in the new System Bus to bring you the heart of a totally integrated system. The R-351 features a robust 55 watts per channel. Convenience features include full system remote control, computer analuzed tuning, CD Syncro recording, record Out selector and a variable sleep timer. Multi-room system remote control is available with infrared or in-wall keypad operation. As with every "300" Series unit, the System Bus computer control offers the simplest method of operating your system ever. Also Duo beta, STAR Circuit, Voltage Driven Amplification, pre-amp Out.

Features:

20 Random Station memories - A total of 20 AM and /or FM stations can be memorized in any random pattern. Any station can be instantly recalled by touching the appropriate random station preset button without any need to change the Am or FM Input Selector, and the 20 stations can be recalled by local or remote control

Computer Store - This feature allows the internal computer of the R-351 to automatically store a series of FM or AM station in the 20 preset memory locations. The automatic storing sequence may be started at the first or any subsequent memory position and from any chosen frequency position on the FM or AM band.

Auto-Seek FM/AM Tuning - Allows automatic tuning of all stations (except weak stations below the muting level) on a station-by-station basis. This eliminates the tedium of manually fine tuning every station.

Specifications

Amplifier Section

Power Output : 55 W (8 Ω load, 20 -20,000 Hz)

Distortion:  0,08% (8 Ω load, 20 - 20,000 Hz)

Input Sensitivity/impedance:  150 ±30 mV /35 k Ω (ref. 1 kHz)

Frequency response:  10 Hz - 50 kHz (-3 dB, ref. 1 kkhz)

Signal-to-Noise ratio:  82 dB (500 mV input)

Tone Controls:

Bass (at 100 Hz) :  ±10 ±2 dB

Treble (at 10 kHz) :  ±10 ±2 dB

Residual Noise:  2 mV

Crosstalk:  60 dB 9ref. 1 kHz)

Separation:  56 dB (ref. 1 kHz)

Phono Section

Input Sensitivity/Impedance:  2,5 ±0,5 mV/47 k Ω

Frequency Response:  100 Hz - 10 kHz (±1,5 dB, ref. 1 kHz)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  74 dB (5 mV Input)

Crosstalk:  60 dB 9ref. 1 kHz)

Separation:  55 dB (ref. 1 kHz)

FM Section

Intermediate Frequency:  10,7 MHz

Frequency Range:  87,5 - 108 MHz

Usable Sensitivity:   25,2 dBf

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity (stereo):  52,2 dBf

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (stereo):  66 dB

Distortion (stereo):  0,5%

Frequency Response:  30 Hz - 15 kHz ±2,5 dB

Image rejection:  60 dB

If Rejection:  65 dB

Stereo Separation (stereo):  37 dB (ref. 1 kHz)

MW, AM Section

Intermediate Frequency:  450 kHz

Frequency Range:  522 - 1611 kHz

Usable Sensitivity (20 dbS/N):  73,2 dBf

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:   45 dB

Distortion:  1,5%

Image Rejection:  28 dB

Frequency Response:  100 Hz - 2 kHz (-3 ±3 dB)

LW Section

Intermediate Frequency:  450 kHz

Frequency Range:  153 - 281 kHz

Usable Sensitivity (20 dbS/N):  89,2 dBf

Distortion:  1,5%

Image Rejection:  28 dB

IF Rejection:  25 dB

General Section

Semiconductors:  20 ICs; 58 Transistors; 46 Diodes; 3 Zener Diodes; 1 FET

Power Supply:  Ac 120/220/240 V 50/60 Hz

Dimensions (W x H x D):  438 x 115 x 330 mm

Weight:  9 kg

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Luxman LV-112 amplifier

Luxman Integrated Amplifiers all employ voltage-driven amplification for optimum dynamic performance with negligible transient intermodulation or slew induced distortion. In addition all use High Energy power supplies with high filter capacitance to provide the steady state and dynamic power necessary for proper reproduction of even the most demanding musical transients.

The LV-112 presents such Luxman features as a subsonic filter to remove very low frequency components resulting from warped records, tone arm resonances or other causes, and "Line Straight" which bypasses tone and other controls for the shortest direct path to the power amplifier ensuring the best possible fidelity, imaging and sonic impact.

Specifications

Rated Continuous Power Output:  55 W per channel (20-20,000 Hz, 8 Ω at rated T.H.D.)

Dynamic Power Output:  120 W at 4 Ω; 150 W at 2 Ω

Peak Short-Circuit Current:  25 A (400 Hz toneburst, 5% duty cycle)

Total Harmonic Distortion:  0,05% (20-20,000 Hz, 8 Ω Full Power)

Intermodulation Distortion:  0,02% (60 Hz : 7 kHz = 4:1, 8 Ω, Full Power)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

Phono :  84 dB (re 5mV)

CD, Tape, Video :  95 dB (re 0,5V)

Frequency Response:

Phono (RIAA) :  20 Hz - 20,000 Hz ±0,5 dB

CD, Tape, AV, AUX :  6,5 Hz - 150,000 Hz (at -3 dB)

Power Supply: 110 - 120, 220 - 240 V 50/60 Hz

Dimensions (W x H x D): 17-1/4" x 5-3/8" x 14-3/8"

Weight:  19,8 lbs

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Luxman D-404

Luxman D-404

Specifications

TYpe:  Compact disc player with optical pickup

Quantization:  16 bit linear

Channels:  2 - stereo

Frequency Response:  5 Hz - 20 kHz  +1,0 dB  -1,5 dB 

Dynamic Range:  80 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion :  0,01% (1 kHz)

Channel Separation:  80 dB

Wow and Flutter:  unmeasurable

Output:  2,0  Volts ±0,5

Pickup:  Semiconductor laser type

Track Location:  by track

Power Supply:  AC 100 V, 120 V, 220 V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption:  13 Watts (100V)

Dimensions (W x H x D):  453 x 75 x 300 mm

Weight:  5,1 kg

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Luxman K-112 tape deck

The K-112 is a three-head, double Dolby configuration that allows monitoring of the "just-recorded" signal, while the recording is belong made. This  cassette deck is specially designed with a superb "single-direction" transport to ensure professional-grade recording.

This 3-head stereo cassette deck utilizes the latest in refined technological features. Some are as follows:  Hard Hexalam permalloy 3-head system; two motors; Dolby HX-Pro; Dolby B and C; feather touch full logic transport controls; four digit electronic  tape counter with memory; fine Bias control; Luxman System remote control capability, and more.

Hard hexalam permalloy 3-Head full monitoring configuration

The hard anti-wear surface, plus the laminated hexalam low eddy current core, give high unsaturated recording levels coupled with low loss, long life performance. In addition, the Hexalam designm coupled with OFC windings inn the R/P head, result in linear current flow and uniform magnetic flux inn the gap for purest sonic quality. Of course, 3 head allow full tape monitoring capabilities.

Two Motor Drive System

Separate capstan and reel drive motors ensure lowest possible wow and flutter, particularly over the long term. Variations in cassette friction or reel drive irregularities, have no effect on the precision of capstan rotation.

Dolby HX-PRO

This headroom extension system, developed for professional applications, greatly increases high frequency headroom for wide range dynamics without saturation. Operating in the record mode only, it automatically reduces bias in the presence of high level high frequency program material, while simultaneously, and automatically, adjusting the E.Q. dynamically to provide precise even frequency response. High frequency distortion is thereby greatly reduced and is especially effective when using normal (Fe) and high bias ( Co, CrO₂) tapes.

Fine Bias Control

Allows precise adjustment of tape bias for optimization of frequency response. Such adjustment permits one to compensate for variations in tape formulations when using different tape brands or for production variations within the same brands. It is especially useful with the 3 head system.

4-Digit Electronic Counter with Memory

While functioning in the same manner as a mechanical counter, this electronic counter offers more precision while completely eliminating the drive and wear problems of mechanical counters.

Low velocity Tape Head Engagement System

This motor driven cam engagement mechanis, smoothly pulls up the head assembly at low velocity to engage the tape cassette. This eliminates the hard jar and slap of solenoid systems, thus preventing the loosening or distortion of precision head alignments.

Feather Touch Full Logic Transport Controls

Transport control push-buttons, requiring only a light press, activate the computer controlled logic system for instant response of the transport to operator commands.

System Remote Control Capability

When used with Luxman's system remote control centers or receivers, such as the U-100, F-105, R-115, R-117, etc., the K-112 can be operated romotely, along with other Luxman components in the system, with one unified hand held remote controller.

Specifications:

System:  4-tracks, 2-channel stereo

Heads:  3 - Combination, Discrete Section Record/Playback head, plus one Erase head

Motors:

1 x FG Servo, Capstan Drive

1 x DC Motor, Reel Drive

Tape Speed:  4,8 cm/sec ±1%

FR/FF time :  90 sec. (C-60)

Wow and Flutter (WRMS):  0,05%

Frequency Response:

Metal Tape :  20 Hz - 21 kHz ( ±3 dB)

CrO₂ Tape :  20 Hz - 20 kHz (±3 dB)

Normal Tape :  20 Hz - 19 kHz (±3 dB)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (3% Distortion, 400 Hz)

Metal Tape with Dolby C :  73 dB

Metal Tape with Dolby B :  65 dB

Metal Tape without Dolny NR :  56 dB

CrO₂ Tape with Dolby C :  72 dB

CrO₂ Tape with Dolby B :  64 dB

CrO₂ Tape without Dolny NR :  55 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion:  0,3% (3rd Harmonic ,CrO₂ position, 400 Hz, 0 dB)

Input Sensitivity/Impedance:

Line :  90 mV/ 47 k Ω

Output Level/Impedance:

Line :  500 mV/ 2,0 k Ω

Headphone :  100 mV (1,25 mW)/ 8 Ω

Noise Reduction System:  Dolby B, C, HX-PRO

Power Source:  100 - 120 V / 220 - 240 V 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption :  22 W (120 V/60 Hz USA models)

Dimensions (W x H x D):  438 x 110 x 319 mm (17-5/16" x 4-5/16" x 12-5/8")

Weight:  4,3 kg (9,5 lbs)

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