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E-1 Phono Stage

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Since 1925, Luxman are not about mass produced products designed in Japan, then assembled in China from generic parts. Rather Luxman are designed in Japan, then each part is carefully tested & evaluated. Many parts are custom made for them which really does make these designs special. The transformers are made in Japan to their specification. Luxman select the color paint used on the resistors (to identify value & tolerance) based on extensive listening tests. The chassis are carefully tuned, both vibration and resonance are carefully controlled; they perform like a musical instrument. Finally assembly & testing is all carried out in Japan. The Japanese attention to detail is fantastic, the amplifiers come wrapped in a cloth shroud with elastic underneath, all of the RCA & XLR sockets are protected from oxidation with individual plastic sleeves. Even the power cord is a cut above the normal give-away and actually sounds good. No wonder Luxman achieve such a superior sound.. 

 

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Fit & finish is exquisite; Luxman's craftsmen take great pride in both the aesthetic & sonic presentation.

 

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Two Inputs

Luxman’s highest quality phono stage, allows the music lover to choose between two independent tonearm / cartridge inputs from the front panel. Adjustable input impedance.

 

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Articulator (Demagnitizer)

Over time, the various parts of the inner assembly of moving coil cartridges experience a build-up of magnetic energy, resulting in a veiling of detail, even a loss of dynamics and upper-octave resolution. Demagnitizing the cartridge removes the excess, often bring back a cartridges sense of "presence" and "life".

We routinely demagnitize our moving coil cartridegs every six or seven months as general maintenance. We DON'T recommened this device for use with moving magnet cartrdiges, however.

Engage the "Articulator" switch, wait a few moments, and it's done!

 

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Line Phase Sensor

Here is a clever device found on the back of every Luxman powered product. You press the button and it will check the phase of the electricity it is receiving. If the AC outlet in the wall is incorrectly wired, meaning the live and neutral are swapped, a red LED will turn on to warn you. You only need to press it once, when you are installing a product to check that everything is in order. Its a simple mistake, that occurs often, and one that can seriously undermine your listening enjoyment.

 

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Luxman's Transformers are hand crafted in Japan for the N.American Voltage.

 

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Specifications
 
 MMMC
SystemMM/MC independent NF type [ikoraiza] +CR type
Input sensitivity4mV0.2mV

Input impedance

Low

 

 

34kΩ28Ω
Mid50kΩ106Ω
High75kΩ560Ω
Gain1KHz36dB62dB
RIAA curve deviation30 - 20KHz±0.2dB
20 - 100KHz±0.5dB
Output voltage1KHz250mV
Output impedance230Ω
Signal-to-Noise RatioIHF-A103dB83dB
Channel separation10KHzAbove 90dB
Electric power consumption 11W
Dimensions18.4 (W) x 3.2 (H) x  15.9” (D)
Weight20 lbs. net


 
 
 

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