Luxman PX-101 turntable

 Luxman PX-101

Fully Automatic Tangential Tracking Turntable

The PX-101 plays back records exactly as they were cut; in a straight line. Essentially providing zero-deviation from the cutting process, as well as zero tracking error and zero tracking distortion during playback.

The advantages of tangential tracking are immediately evident. The music sounds “cleaner”, with better separation between channels, better separation of instruments within the orchestra, and a far more vivid recreation of the “soundstage”.

With the PX-101, wow and flutter is inaudible. Rumble, non-existent. Speed of 33-1/3 and 45 RPM, with a ±3% deviation available at will. Both the tonearm and headshell are constructed of improved aluminum alloy for resonance-control and damping. Fully automatic, direct-drive, it requires but a touch to operate. A built-in circuit of the PX-101 will automatically place your accompanying Luxman KX-101 or KX-102 cassette deck in the pause mode when the record you’re recording has reached the end of play. And the PX-101 is also responsive to the Infrared Wireles Remote Control system of the new Luxman RX-103 Receiver.

Features:

Tangential Tracking System – The straight tone arm of the PX-101 tracks in a straight line from the outer grooves to the inner grooves of a disc, exactly as the disc was cut. This virtually eliminates tracking errors and inside force problems; giving better stereo separation, and a more vivid recreation of the recording “soundstage”. The high performance tonearm is driven by a separate tonearm control motor, which is superior in its construction of computerized control circuits and improved stainless steel wire.

Optical Sensing Fully Automatic Function – Fully automatic, smooth, accurate response is ensured thanks to the exclusive integrated Circuit TIP and Optical Sensing Circuit. (Detection of the auto return point occurs without side-force.) Press the Start/Cut button after selecting the speed. Automatic lead in and lead out of the tonearm is activated by Feather-Touch Control. Interruption of operation during play is made easy by pressing the Start/Cut button. The tonearm automatically returns to the armrest and shuts off the motor. In the “Repeat” position, playback of the same record is endlessly repeated.

Auto Disc Pause – When activated, a built-in circuit of the PX-101 automatically places your accompanying KX-101 or KX-102 cassette deck  in the pause mode from the record mode, when the record being taped reaches the end of play. Allows you to leave the system unattended while taping.

Remote Control Capability – In combination with the RX-103 Receiver, the PX-101 Turntable may be controlled through the RX-103’s infrared wireless Remote Control. The Remote Control activates the turnable’s play, cut, cue up, and cue down functions.

Electrical Cueing and Arm Speed Switches – A touch of the Cueing Switch controls the tonearm, up and down. The Arm Speed Switch allows you to move the tonearm into position over the exact cur desired on the disc. A slight touch and the arm moves slowly; a further touch and the arm moves faster, either toward the inside or outside of the disc.

External Control Board – The controls are located outside of the dust cover, to protect discs while in play.

Detachable Head Shell – Cartridges are easy to install. The PX-101 accepts a variety of cartridges and other standard universal head shells.

Mirror Reflex Stroboscope – The unique Stroboscope system of mirror-reflection makes adjustments on accurate feed rotation easy.

Pitch Control – The speed can be adjusted by tuning pitch control up to ±3%

Specifications

Drive System:  Direct drive system

Speeds:  33-1/3 and 45 rpm

Pitch Control: ±3%

Speed Indication:  Stroboscope

Platter:  Aluminum diecast

Platter Diameter:  300 mm (12 “)

s/n (DIN-B):  70 dB 

Wow and Flutter (WRMS):  0,045%

Tonearm:  Improved Aluminum

Effective Length:  165 mm

Tracking:  Tangential

Cartridge Weight:  4 – 8 g

Stylus Pressure:  0 – 3 g

Headshell:  Detachable, improved aluminum

Arm Lifter:  Touch switch control

Auto Function:  Fully automatic, Start/Cut, Auto Repeat Switch

Dimensions (W x H x D):  440 x 115 x 405 mm (17,6” x 4,6” x 16,2”)

Weight (Net):  7,4 kg (16,3 lbs)

Luxman PD-272 turntable

Direct-Drive Turntable

A new direct-drive turntable from Luxman at a modest price. A brushless and slotless DC servo motor and a straight, low-mass tonearm offer superb Wow and Flutter no more than 0,03% and excellent Signal-to-Noise Ratio at 60 dB

Brushless and Slotless DC Servo Motor

Excellent woa and flutter characteristic together with stable rotation are assured by adopting a Brushless and Slotless DC Servo Motor in which slots are completely removed to eliminate unevenness of rotation caused by electro-magnetics, and further a turntable platter of high inertia makes it possible to distribute the large mass of platter weight around the outer contour.

Straight0Type Tonearm

A straight type tonearm is adopted to eliminate resonance caused by lack of intensity which tends to be found on the tonearm exclusively designed for high compliance type cartridge, and at the same time the root of the tonearm is of double-pipe structure to strengthen anti-resonance affect.

Further, the cartridge shell is integrated to the tonearm, thus resonance is suppressed down to the minimum. Also such problem as poor contact of cartridge terminals is removed.

 

Acrylic Dust Cover

For the dust cover, an acrylic resin is adopted which provides a very smooth surface and excellent characteristic against acoustic, feedback. The entire cover is detachable with semi-free-stop hinges.

Ultra Thin Type OI Core Transformer

An ultra thin type OI core transformer of the least-leakage flux, it adopted which is smoothly housed in the smart chassis. This contributes to the realization of stable rotation and excellent signal-to-noise ratio.

Platter Mat

The platter mat is so designed as to realize firm retention of the disc. To minimize unnecessary space between disc and platter mat, the plane is procured between the two by making the contour of platter mat suitable to that of disc.

Of course the platter mat not only damps discs but the platter itself thanks to high density rubber material, and further it is exactly inlaid to the turntable platter. The surface with special treatment ensures superb contact to discs.

 

Functions

A unique switch controls both power turn-on and turn-off and speed selection through the use of a single switch. A stroboscope of mirror reflex type, oil damped cueing system, anti-skating device etc, are all ideally arranged based upon human engineering considerations.

 

Specifications

Phono Motor Section

Driving System:  Direct-drive system

Motor:  DC servo brushless and slotless motor

Turntable Platter:  300 mm aluminium die-cast

Platter Weight:  1,8 kg including mat

Rotation:  33-⅓ and 45 rpm

Adjustable Range of Rotation:  ±4%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  no less than 60 dB (IEC-B)

Wow and Flutter:  no better than 0,03% WRMS

Tonearm Section

Tonearm:  Straight arm of static balance type

Effective Length:  240 mm

Tracking Error:  +2° 13'; -1° 08'

Overhang:  15 mm

Cartridge Weight:  4 g - 11 g

Cartridge Height:  13,5 mm - 20,5 mm

Stylus Pressure:  0 - 3 g (direct reading)

Accessories:  Anti-skate Adjustment, Tonearm Elevation

Additional Features

Dust Cover:  Detachable with semi-freestop hinge

Insulator:  Height adjustable

Stroboscope:  Mirror-reflex type

General

Power Consumption:  5 W

Dimensions (W x H x D):  472 x 152 x 348 mm (18-37/64" x 6" x 13-45/64")

Weight:  10 kg (22 lbs) net

 

Luxman PX-99 turntable

Semi-Automatic Direct Drive Turntable

With the PX-99, Luxman has combined the most important features and performance with a striking and simple design.

The motor is direct drive, and has no noisy mechanical linkages and resonance-prone parts. It's also a quartz-locked motor, assuring you of accurate speed and stability.

The tonearm represents a new generation of low-mass, low-friction Luxman designs. It is statically balanced so you can adjust tracking force with exceptional accuracy. The headshell is low in mass, rigid, and removeable. And because the PX-99 is semi-automatic, the tone arm lifts off the record at the end of play, and allows the PX-99 to shut itself off.

A unique feature of the PX-99, when used with Luxman KX-Series cassette deck, the Auto Pause Output puts the cassette deck in the pause mode when the record has reached the end of play.

The PX-99 pays attention to everything that's critical in turntable design. Rumble is inaudible. Wow and Flutter can hardly even be measured. Tracking ability is flawless.

 

Features:

Optical Sensing Arm Lift System - when record playback is finished, the tonearm automatically lifts and shuts off the motor because the optical circuit senses the lift-off point, it makes no mechanical contact with the tonearm at all while playing records, so operation is smooth and accurate

Auto Lift Control Switch - the Auto Lift Control is useful for playback of records with a music groove engraved very close to the label. The tonearm is designed so it will not lift off, even at the innermost part of the disc.

New Static Balanced Straight-Light Tonearm - the PX-99's long straight arm has better trackability than the regular short S-shaped arm used on most turntables. It also has very low mass and low resonance. The Low Mass Arm realizes accurate sound reproduction even from high dynamic range, digitally recorded records.

Auto Disc Pause - when activated  a built-in circuit of the PX-99 automatically places your accompanying KX-100, KX-101 or KX-102 cassette deck in the pause mode from the record mode, when the record being taped reaches the end of play. Allows you to leave the system unattended while taping.

 

Specifications:

Turntable

Drive System:  Direct-drive

Motor:  Quartz Locked DC Servo Motor

Speed: 33-⅓ and 45 rpm

Platter: 300 mm aluminum diecast

Platter Wight:  1,6 kg

Wow and Flutter:  0,03% WRMS

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  70 dB (DIN-B)

Tonearm

Type:  Static balance type straight tube arm

Material:  Aluminum

Effective Length:  214 mm

Overhang:  15 mm

Cartridge Height:  17 mm

Stylus Pressure:  0 to 3 g

Headshell:  Detachable (accepts Luxman head shell only)

General

Power Consumption:  9 watts

Dimensions (W x H x D):  440 x 148 x 350 mm (17-3/8" x 5-13/16" x 13-3/4")

Weight (net):  6,5 kg (14 lb 3 oz)

 

Luxman PD-121/131 turntable

Direct-drive turntable (without tonearm0

Brand-new direct-drive turntable with fully electronic controlled brushless DC servo motor, featuring bayonet arm-base mounting, unique mirror stroboscope system.

Features

Brushless DC srvo-controlled motor ensures excellent stability of rotational speed and offers high torque

Special arm-base mounting is used for easy replacement (one touch system) of tonearm of your choice. (No tonearm is supplied with this turntable)

Smart and ultra slim appearance yet resistant to howling and floor vibration

Turntable platter designed as to give not only necessary inertia but possible heaviest weight in consideration of motor bearing and resonance/tension of each part of the turntable

Insulator, compliance and control required for prevention of vibration is obtained by combination of spring, rubber and silicon grease.

Acrylite case, 4 mm thick dust cover.

Feather-touch On/Off micro switch

 

Generally speaking, manufacturers design a product and place great stress on cost performance and additional effort is paid as to where the compromise is made. In the case of audiophiles, importance is attached to what they seek or want to do rather than its cost.

This turntable Luxman now proudly announce is designed purely from the concept of audiophiles - slim and compact appearance, rugged construction resistant to howling and external vibration, arm base where one's favorite tone-arm could be fixed by a single touch and performance stability. Look at the internal construction and you will surely notice the above philosophy throughout.

 

Motor Suspension

The most unique feature of this turntable is the motor suspending structure. The robust chassis of aluminum die-casting integrates the tonearm base. For the upper panel, anodized aluminum of 3mm thick is used, which is, through rubber, fixed to the wood frame thus providing damping effect. Net weight is 13 kg (PD-121) and 11 kg (PD-131), which contributes effectively to prevent howling feedback or floor vibration.

 

Bayonet Mount Tonearm Base

A tonearm is not provided with the PD-121 (and PD-131). But the elaborate bayonet mount type tonearm base , similar in principle to that used in cameras, is adopted to ensure quick interchangeability of various famous tonearms with easy "one touch" operation

 

Unique Stroboscope

A unique idea is adopted for the stroboscope to ensure an easy and pleasant check of the turntable rotation. In order to make the stroboscope pattern very clear a black light tube is fired by very short duration pulses and a special "dayglo" paint has been used for the strobo markings. Further the line frequency indication can be identified by colour yellow for 50 Hz and yellow/green for 60 Hz.

 

Chassis, wooden frame and panel

Aluminum die-cast chassis with sufficient strength and weight, 3 mm thick anodized aluminium panel are firmly assembled together with rubber and elegant wooden frame with bumper effect which keeps this turntable immune from vibration

 

Insulator of Triple Structure

A special and unique insulator has been developed to ensure best possible anti-vibration. Each spring is damped by rubber, and the whole damper mechanism is suspended in silicon-grease. This is really and effective insulator and necessary compliance and damping effect are beautifully integrated.

 

Specifications:

Phono Motor Section

Driving System:  Direct-drive system

Motor:  DC servo brushless motor

Turntable Platter:  300 mm (12") aluminum die-cast

Platter Weight:  2,4 kg including platter-mat (1,9 kg PD-131)

Speed Rotation:  33-⅓ and 45 rpm

Adjustable Range of Rotation:  ±4% independently for each speed

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  no less than 70 dB (ICE-B)

Wow and Flutter:  no more than 0,03% WRMS

Additional

Dust Cover:  4 mm thick acrylic resin Detachable with pre set hinge stop

Stroboscope:  Mirror system, speed indication by means of black light

Insulator:  adjustable height

General

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

Power Consumption: 

During Rotation :  6 W (PD-121) 5 W (PD-131)

At Start :  20 W (PD-121) 14,5 W (PD-131)

Dimensions (W x H x D):  472 x 144 x 3375 mm (18-5/8" x 5-11/16" x 14-11/16")

Weight: 

PD-121 (net) : 13 kg (29 lbs)

PD-131 (net) ;  11 kg (24 lbs)

 

Luxman PD-277 turntable

Fully Automatic Direct-Drive Turntable

 

Brushless, Slotless DC Servo Motor

The servo-controlled direct drive brushless DC motor with its gapless pole design is totally free from cogging or pulsing that plagues many other direct-drive turntables, ensuring superb Wow and Flutter characteristics. The high-inertia platter distributes its large mass evenly around the contour.

 

Straight Tonearm

The straight, statically-balanced tonearm has several important features. For exampling, the vertical pivots extend through the arm rather than simply suspending it from the outside. This minimizes lateral play, and assures that the stylus remains always perpendicular to the disc. Also, the arm's nested double-tube construction and internal damping deal most effectively with resonance.

The headshell is integrated to the tonearm. This system is much better than changing headshells, since it minimizes mass at the critical point of the tonearm, removing possible poor contact of the cartridge terminals.

 

Mirror Reflex Stroboscope

The unique stroboscope system of mirror-reflection type is featured, which makes it easy to adjust an accurate rotation speed.

 

Feather-Touch Operation

An electronic sensing system offers feather-touch operation of the auto-start and cut-off functions, giving no mechanical loads.

 

Platter Mat

The platter mat is so designed as to realize firm retention of the disc. To minimize unnecessary space between the disc and mat, the plane is procured between the two by making the platter contour match that of the disc.

This mat damps not only the disc but the platter itself thanks to its high-density rubber material, and it is exactly inlaid to the platter. Its specially treated surface ensures superb contact to the disc.

 

Dust Cover

An acrylic resin is used for the dust cover, which provides very smooth surface and excelent result against acoustic feedback. Simi-free-stop hinges make the entire dust detachable.

 

Other features

The power-on/off and speed selector, manual-auto-repeat selector, and auto-start and cut-off buttons are most logically placed in consideration of human engineering. Also, all the necessary functions are provided such as oil-damped cueing system, inside-force cancellor, etc.

 

Specifications:

Phono Motor Section

Driving System:  Direct-drive system

Motor:  DC servo brushless and slotless motor

Turntable Platter:  300 mm aluminium die-cast

Platter Weight:  1,8 kg including platter-mat

Speed Rotation:  33-⅓ and 45 rpm

Adjustable Range of Rotation:  ±4%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  no less than 60 dB (ICE-B)

Wow and Flutter:  no more than 0,03% WRMS

Tonearm Section

Tonearm:  Straight Arm of static balance type

Effective Length:  240 mm

Tracking Error:  +2°13', -1°08'

Overhang:  15 mm

Cartridge Weight:  4 g - 11 g

Cartridge Height:  16 mm - 19 mm (by use of spacers)

Stylus Pressure:  0 - 3 g (direct reading)

Accessories:  Anti-skate adjustment, tonearm elevation

Additional

Dust Cover:  Detachable with semi-freestop hinge

Stroboscope:  Mirror-reflex type

Automatic Function:  Auto-Start; Auto-Repeate Cut-Off

General

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

Power Consumption:  12 W

Dimensions (W x H x D):  472 x 152 x 348 mm (18-37/64" x 6" x 13-45/64")

Weight:  10 kg (22 lbs) net

 

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