Integrated Amp Reviews

Sidebar 1: Specifications

Description: Two-channel solid state integrated amplifier with 3 parallel-bipolar transistors, class-A output stage, with remote control. Inputs: 4 pair single-ended (RCA), 2 pair balanced (XLR) line; "Main In," (Pre In, RCA); phono, switchable MM, high/low, MC (RCA). Outputs, line: Pre Out (RCA); two pair loudspeaker output terminals. Input sensitivity/impedance: 180mV/47k ohms, single-ended line; 180mV/55k ohms, balanced line; 450mV/47k ohms, Main In; 2.5mV/47k ohms, MM phono: 0.3mV/100 ohms, MC phono. Output power (class-A): 20Wpc into 8 ohms, 40Wpc into 4 ohms (both equivalent to 13dBW). Frequency response, phono: 20Hz–20kHz (±0.5dB), line: 20Hz–100kHz (–3dB). Tone control adjustment: bass: ±8dB at 100Hz, treble: ±8dB at 10kHz. THD: 0.005% or less (8 ohms, 1kHz); 0.015% or less (8 ohms, 20Hz–20kHz). Output impedance: not specified. S/N ratio (IHF-A): Phono (MM): 80dB or more, phono (MC): 65dB or more, line: 98dB or more. Damping factor: 300. Power consumption: 260W, 210W (under no signal), 0.5W (standby). Supplied accessories: remote, power cord.
Dimensions: 17.32" (440mm) W × 7" (178mm) H × 17.87" (454mm) D. Weight: 56 lb (25.4kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: 660300001. Manufactured in Japan.
Price: $11,995. Approximate number of dealers 71. 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.com. US distributor: Rhythm Audio, 1330 Monte Vista Ave., Suite 6, Upland, CA 91786. Email: hello@rhythmaudio.com. Tel: (909) 298-0770. Web: rhythmaudio.com.