Integrated Amp Reviews

Sidebar 1: Specifications

Description: Two-channel integrated amplifier with 4 parallel-bipolar, push-pull, class-AB output stage. Inputs, line: 4 pair single-ended (RCA; Line 1 and Line 2 are "Original high rigidity terminals"), 2 pair balanced (XLR); Amplifier in ("Main In," RCA); Phono, switchable MM, high/low, MC (RCA). Outputs, line: Rec Out, Monitor, Pre Out (all RCA); two pair loudspeaker output terminals with independent on/off switching. Input sensitivity/input impedance, MM phono 2.5mV/47k ohms; MC-H phono 0.3mV/100 ohms; MC-L phono 0.1mV/40 ohms, SE line 180mV/47k ohms; Balanced line 180mV/79k ohms; Main in 1.1V/47k ohms. Output power: 120Wpc into 8 ohms (20.8dBW), 220Wpc into 4 ohms (20.4dBW). Frequency response: phono 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.5dB; line 20Hz–100kHz, ±3dB. Tone controls: Bass ±8dB at 100Hz; Middle ±8dB at 760Hz; Treble, ±8dB at 10kHz. THD: 0.007% (8 ohms, 1kHz), 0.03% (8 ohms, 20Hz–20kHz). Signal/noise ratio (IHF-A): MM phono >87dB; MC-H phono >70dB; MC phono >62dB; line >105dB. Damping factor: 330. Power consumption: 390W (maximum), 150W (no signal), 0.5W (standby). Supplied accessories: RA-17A remote control, power cord.
Dimensions: 17.3" (440mm) W × 7.6" (193mm) H × 18.2" (463mm) D. Weight: 64.6lb (29.4kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: G30800022. Manufactured in Japan.
Price: $12,495. Approximate number of dealers: 70. Warranty: three years.
Manufacturer: Luxman Corporation, 1-3-1 Shinyokohama, Kouhoku-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 222-0033, Japan. Tel: (81) (0)45-470-6980. Web: luxman.co.jp. US distributor: Luxman North America, 27 Kent St., Unit 122, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Tel: (518) 261-6464. Web: luxmanamerica.com.