LUXMAN C-10X PREAMPLIFIER LAUNCHED

As its 100th year approaches, Luxman follows the launch of its flagship turntable and integrated amplifier with its new flagship preamplifier.

The C-10X is the successor to the C-900u released in 2013, but is a completely redesigned amplifier. This new flagship model was developed with the aim of achieving the audio quality that next-generation components should provide for the 100th anniversary of Luxman in 2025.

LUXMAN C-10X PREAMPLIFIER

In the amplifier section, Luxman’s new LIFES amplification feedback engine, which was first adopted for the M-10X flagship power amplifier, is installed for the first time in a control amplifier. There are four fully-balanced preamplifier blocks, under completely identical operating conditions.

VOLUME CONTROL

LUXMAN’s original electronically controlled attenuator, LECUA, is directly connected to the preamplifier section, translating volume control operation into attenuation in fine increments of 0.5dB. The rotary encoder system is driven by a stylish volume knob, with its built-in heavyweight damping mechanism, installed on the front panel.

LECUA-EX

The C-10X is equipped with LECUA-EX, which is designed to reproduce the feel of traditional audio equipment, but with modern technology under the hood, and achieves smooth and tactile volume control, while thoroughly suppressing sound quality deterioration.

NEW AESTHETICS

The exterior has a bold contrast between the authentic, blasted white finish front panel, inherited from the C-900u, and a fresh hairline finish top panel.

LUXMAN C-10X PREAMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS

Input sensitivity/Input impedance: Unbalanced 180mV/45kΩ, Balanced 180mV/90kΩ

Output/input impedance: Unbalanced 1V (Maximum 14.1V)/90Ω, Balanced 1V (Maximum 28.7V)/180Ω

Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz (+0, -0.1dB), 5Hz to 110kHz (+0, -3.0dB)

Total harmonic distortion: Unbalanced 0.005% (20Hz to 20kHz), Balanced 0.003% (20Hz to 20kHz)

Unbalanced 129dB (IHF-A), Balanced 132dB (IHF-A)

Amplification circuit: LIFES 1.0

Volume adjustment: LECUA-EX

Tone control: BASS:±8dB(100Hz), TREBLE:±8dB(10kHz)

Input: Unbalanced x 3, Balanced x 3

Output: Unbalanced x 2, Balanced x 2

Front panel: Power button, input switch selector, Volume control, FL display, Line straight, Output mode, External pre input, Tone control (BASS/TREBLE), LR balance

Rear panel: In/output terminals, Main power switch, Ground terminal, Trigger terminal, Control terminal, AC inlet Operation, Dimmer, Input switch selector, Output mode (unbalanced, balanced, bi-amped), Balance phase switch, External pre input, Preset (Balance phase, input level offset, bi-amp output level), Line straight, Loudness, Volume(up/down), Volume mute, Zoom display

Power consumption: TBC

Dimensions: 440 (W)×130 (H)×434 (Including 16mm front knobs and 15mm rear terminals) (D) mm Weight 19.8kg (Main unit)

Accessories: Remote control (RA-20), Power cable

LUXMAN C-10X PREAMPLIFIER PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

The Luxman C-10X preamplifier is available to order now at an RRP of £16,000 inc. VAT.

HiFi PiG Says: We love the Luxman look and sound, classic Japanese HiFi with thoroughly modern features.