LUXMAN L-215

Pre owned. In good condition. Shows signs of wear. Supplied without original packaging.

Japanese stereo integrated amplifier produced in the early 1980s, reflecting Luxman’s longstanding tradition in audio electronics. Its design is based on an analogue circuit architecture and incorporates technologies developed by the manufacturer, including the Duo-Beta circuit, designed for audio signal processing.

The amplifier delivers a rated output power of 45 watts per channel into 8 ohms according to the DIN specification. The input section includes a Phono MM connection for moving-magnet cartridges, as well as inputs for line-level sources, tuners and tape recorders. Bass and treble tone controls, a Loudness function and dedicated filters allow the frequency response to be adjusted according to the characteristics of the recordings and the listening environment.

The front panel features physical controls for source selection and playback adjustments, following the functional layout typical of hi-fi equipment of the period. The ability to connect two pairs of loudspeakers and the inclusion of a headphone output complete the range of features, providing flexibility for home use.

With its analogue design, comprehensive connectivity and construction representative of Luxman’s 1980s production, the L-230 is an interesting choice for those who appreciate traditional hi-fi electronics and are looking for an integrated amplifier with dedicated controls and extensive source connection options.

Technical specifications:

• Type: Stereo integrated amplifier
• Year of manufacture: 1985–1988
• Country of manufacture: Japan
• Output power: 45 W per channel into 8 Ω (DIN)
• Total harmonic distortion: 0.02% (1 kHz)
• Frequency response: 10 Hz–100 kHz (-1.5 dB)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: Phono MM > 90 dB; CD, Tuner, Line, AV-Audio > 117 dB
• Inputs: Phono MM 1.8 mV / 50 kΩ; Tuner 160 mV / 40 kΩ; AUX 160 mV / 40 kΩ; DAD 160 mV / 40 kΩ; Tape Play 200 mV / 40 kΩ
• Outputs: Tape Rec; headphones; 2 pairs of loudspeakers
• Tone controls: Bass ±10 dB at 100 Hz; treble ±10 dB at 10 kHz
• Loudness: +7.5 dB at 100 Hz; +4.5 dB at 10 kHz
• High-pass filter: 7 kHz, -6 dB/octave
• Subsonic filter: 70 Hz, -6 dB/octave
• Additional features: Duo-Beta technology; Tone Linear Switch; Tape Dubbing; Mono/Stereo selector
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 453 × 111 × 317 mm
• Weight: 7.5 kg