Luxman L-509Z integrated amplifier

Conclusions

The Luxman L-509Z does not fit into the ranks of the muscular Super Integratos we have tested on Audio 2G over the past few months essentially because it is not a particularly powerful amplifier. Nevertheless, it is an amplifier that has all the makings of an amplifier that can captivate the mature audiophile capable of discerning the most important quality aspects in both design and purely sonic terms. The care taken in the realization is a joy to behold as only some (few) Japanese components manage to dispense. If we combine this with an understated, elegant and vaguely retro aesthetic we have a sufficiently defined picture. As for the price, while high in absolute terms, it seemed to me entirely appropriate for the level of construction and performance offered.

Giulio Salvioni

Luxman L-509Z: Technical Specifications

Rated output:

120W + 120W (8Ω)
220W + 220W (4Ω)

Input sensitivity/Input impedance

PHONO (MM): 2.5mV/47kΩ
PHONO (MC-H): 0.3mV/100Ω
PHONO (MC-L): 0.1mV/40Ω
LINE: 180mV/47kΩ
BAL.LINE: 180mV/79kΩ
MAIN IN: 1.1V/47kΩ
Output voltage PRE OUT: 1V

Frequency response:

PHONO: 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.5dB)
LINE: 20Hz to 100kHz (within -3dB)

Total harmonic distortion: 0.007% or less (8Ω, 1kHz), 0.03% or less (8Ω, 20Hz to 20kHz)

S/N ratio (IHF-A):

PHONO (MM): 87dB or more
PHONO (MC-H): 70dB or more
PHONO (MC-L): 62dB or more
LINE: 106dB or more

Volume adjustment: LECUA-EX
Amplification feedback circuit: LIFES 1.0
Output configuration: Bipolar 4-parallel push-pull

Damping factor: 330

Max. amount of tone control:

BASS: ±8dB at 100Hz
TREBLE: ±8dB at 760Hz
TREBLE: ±8dB at 10kHz

Power supply: 230V~(50Hz) / 115V~(60Hz)
Power consumption: 390W, 150W (under no signal), 0.5W (at standby)
External dimensions: 440(W) x 193(H) x 463(D) mm front side knob of 20mm and rear side terminal of 37mm included in depth
Net weight: 29.4kg (main unit)
Accessories Remote control: (RA-17A)

Distributor for Italy: TecnoFuturo srl

Price: $13,999.00