Luxman C-05 Preamp (Circa 1983): GOOD Condition Trade-In; 60 Day acX Wrnty - Price Dropped

LUXMAN C-05 Preamp (Circa 1978): GOOD Condition Trade-In; 60 Day acX Warranty

acX Price: $1149.95 USD - Price Just Dropped

Comes with re-printed manual.
This unit is in good condition, and shows some natural signs of age and use, including a few minor scratches and scuffs (please see photos).

The Luxman C-05, released in Japan in 1983 during the “Golden Age” of Japanese high-fidelity audio equipment, is a vintage preamp with excellent performance. Luxman amps from this era are renowned for their high-end circuitry and the use of superior audio components, resulting in critically acclaimed sound. This preamp is no exception. The C-05 is a dual-mono Class A amp with symmetrical push-pull circuitry through head amplifier, equalizer, and flat amplifier, and features Luxman’s groundbreaking Duo-Beta circuit. The concept behind the “Duo-Beta” circuit is that negative feedback (used in most amplifiers to enhance amplified components) is applied with individual gain to two discrete frequency ranges to condition waveforms for listening. As a result, the amp produces an exceptionally smooth mid-range, while keeping the low frequencies focused and articulate. The amp provides quality preamplification for an exceptionally smooth sound which is pleasant and enticing.

Specifications:

Frequency response: 1Hz to 50kHz

• Total harmonic distortion: 0.005%
• Input sensitivity: 0.1mV (MC), 2mV (MM), 150mV (line)
• Signal to noise ratio: 80dB (MM), 100dB (line)
• Output: 140mV (line), 1.5V (Pre out), 15V (Pre out Max)
• Dimensions: 460 x 135 x 442mm
• Weight: 11kg