Luxman SQ-N100 Integrated Tube Amplifier - As New

Up for sale is an absolutely immaculate, like new, made in Japan Luxman SQ-N100 (not to be confused with the SQ-N10 which was made in China). I bought this to use at my desk, but I am just not using it enough to justify owning it. This would be an amazing little amplifier for anybody looking for something high quality at a reasonable price. The footprint is smaller than most tube amps, so this is perfect for the city. It is self biasing and very easy to use. Condition is as new. Buyer to add 3% for PayPal or credit card transactions. I will add some pictures of the box, manual, and the tube cage later today.

Rated Output: 12W + 12W /6Ω,
Inputs: 3 line and one 1 MM phono
Input Sensitivity/ Impedance: 150mV / 47KΩ line, 2.2mV / 47KΩ phono
Output Impedance: 1V / 210Ω, maximum 4.5V RCA
Harmonic Distortion: 0.009% (1KHz) Balanced
Frequency Response: 20 – 50KHz (+0, -3 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >90dB (1KHz {IHF-A})
Vacuum Tube Compliment: ECC83 × 1, ECC82 × 2 and EL84 × 4
Power Consumption: 95W (rated power) 71W (idle)
Dimensions WHD: 11.7x 4x 10.2”
Weight: 25 lbs

Gorgeous Luxman Sound Quality in a Compact Form

Connect this jewel-like component to any pair of bookshelf loudspeakers and you’ll be stunned by the level of musicality this NeoClassico product possesses. The SQ-N100 Tube Integrated Amp continues Luxman’s tradition of building audio products that marry form and function in a beautiful package.

"Dispel any notion that the (SQ-N100's) limited power might mean an amp working so hard that something's gotta give. ..It managed to convey much of the mass and dimensional scale of Led Zeppelin - the remastered live material on the new edition of The Song Remains The Same" Ken Kessler, HiFi News & Record Review (UK), May 2008

The SQ-N100 is an autobiasing integrated amp, a set-it and forget-it design. Just plug in the power tubes and the amp automatically takes care of biasing. Tone controls are completely by-passable, we find them to come in really handy from time to time. Unlike many other integrated amps, the built-in MM phono stage in the SQ-N100 is no afterthought. Even the dedicated headphone output sounds stunning.

When combined with its matching D-N100 CD Player, the combination reveals a startling coherence and symmetry, each piece building on the strength of the other for an extraordinary listening experience.

Since 1925, Luxman has crafted audio products for the most demanding of listeners. Luxman products are built and designed in Japan; each device carefully tested and evaluated. Luxman designs unique, special and one of a kind. Luxman amplifier designs are usually dual mono. The transformers are made in Japan to Luxman specifications. Luxman even hand selects the color paint used on the resistors to identify value and tolerance based on extensive listening tests. The chassis are carefully tuned to control vibration and resonance, making Luxman products perform like a musical instrument. Finally assembly and testing are carried out in Japan. Luxman's attention to detail is second to none.

Luxman Design Philosophy

Easy On the Ear
A piece of audio equipment should offer excellent performance specifications. Yet, the product that performs the best on paper is not necessarily the best sounding one - because there is no way to relate specifications to the degree of emotion a product evokes in the heart of the listener.

Easy on the Body
Human senses are quick to detect unnaturalness in what we hear. Artificial sound tires us, but rich, natural sound relaxes and frees us from stress and tension, letting us enjoys music at the deepest level. While Luxman places a great importance on numerical analysis of their products, still greater significance is given to actual auditions. In essence, our performance concept is to ensure that a component produces the most natural sound possible when it plays back music.

Easy On the Eye
Luxman builds their products to deliver natural sound that brings spiritual serenity to the listener. In aesthetic terms, Luxman stresses the interplay of light and shadow, giving Luxman products a solid, sculpture-like impression. Open to innovative ideas and free from engineering prejudices; Luxman is committed to designing and building products that satisfy those music lovers who are unwilling to settle for anything less than the best.

Easy On the Soul
Luxman audio components deliver both the emotional impact of the performance as well as the peace of mind of long-term reliability. Every model incorporates proven circuit designs and exhaustive quality evaluations to provide uncompromising durability.