Periodical
Luxman L-100 Centennial.
| Τίτλος: | Luxman L-100 Centennial. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | MICALLEF, KEN |
| Πηγή: | Stereophile; Oct2026, Vol. 49 Issue 10, p147-157, 6p, 2 Color Photographs, 12 Graphs |
| Θεματικοί όροι: | Audio amplifiers, Audio equipment, Feedback control systems, Workmanship, Gain control (Electronics) |
| Περίληψη: | This article provides a detailed review and technical analysis of Luxman Corporation’s L-100 Centennial integrated amplifier, released to commemorate the company’s 100th anniversary. Priced at $11,995, the L-100 features a class-A biased output stage delivering 20 watts per channel into 8 ohms, advanced technologies such as the LIFES 1.1 feedback system and LECUA1000 volume attenuator, and high-quality components including custom transformers and capacitors. Measurements confirm the amplifier meets or exceeds its specifications with low distortion, wide frequency response, and excellent channel matching, while subjective listening tests highlight its dynamic, detailed sound with strong imaging and musicality across various genres and speaker pairings. The L-100 is positioned as a flagship-level solid-state amplifier appealing to audiophiles who value Luxman’s signature sound, precise engineering, and handcrafted Japanese build quality. [Extracted from the article] |
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