Very nice review! I used to sell these in Edmonton when I was a kid, and I kick myself now that I didn't buy an LV-105 and the cd player the D-105 when I had a chance. Together they were the nicest sounding pair for a reasonable amount of money, and the Hybrid system really did seem to work creating a great sonic soundscape when paired with a decent set of speakers. Right now I have a Carver Receiver HR-742 a California Audio Labs DX-1 cd player and a Kenwood KD-2055 Turntable going to a pair of Wharfedale E-20's with a Boston Acoustic passive subwoofer to fill out the low end. It sounds very nice and I'm not about to get rid of it but I still would love to see those Luxman hybrids in my audio stand at some point, maybe run through a pair of Celestion DL-10's or the compact IMF speakers ( I forget the model number). Glad to see you found one in fantastic shape, it has a great sound! Take care.
I've had this amp since the early 90's. I've been very happy with its performance, only lately it is not sounding as good but it is still very enjoyable...
Nice vid. I own a Luxman M-117 power amp and a matching TP-114 pre plus a mint T-117 tuner. Some really good stuff from 1988 to 1990. Glad you appreciate Lux gear.
The phonopre is not "discret in nature",but the usual timely lipshitz type with a FET differentialpair (2Sk240) in front of a budget opamp (NJM2043). Luxman build this phonostage into various models in the eighties and its a good sounding low budget solution. The tubes are the class a driverstages and sitting between the frontend-inputstages and the outputstages of the poweramps. Input- and Powerstages are made with FET`s (2SJ75 and 2SK405/2SJ115),although the input stages are of the mixed cascodetype with a pair FETs and a pair BJT`s. The valves are double triodes 6CG7 and still available because they are often found in vintage guitaramps from Gibson or Ampeg.
You are correct that opamps really started taking hold in the 80's and 90's...I can't comment on whether this one uses them, I'd have to look at a schematic. I will say you are right, they were built during a budget time - they were quite good sounding regardless.
I find much of these things depend on what type of condition the unit is in as well as the source quality, ie - tape tuner etc. This particular one had a full service and seemed to be performing very well. Speaker choice, or the synergy between the two will also have a lot to do with how it sounds.
@@1JGP1I have a R-115 still going strong I got off Craigslist over 10 year ago, it’s actually my first real full-size I got leaving college and entering the working world so I keep it around for sentimental value. I’m more a headphone guy but I run high end modern DACs to it and it has a nice smooth sound that takes the edge off any harshness or sibilance in poor recordings. It doesn’t win any awards in dynamics, just a nice clean, relaxing listen. I’d describe it as neutral-warm.
The Luxman LV 105u has a switch to bypass the tone controls. So it eliminates that circuit to have a gleaner sound. That's the only difference that I know.
Cool video. I'm thinking of buying one of these for $440. Do you think it's worth that much? Also, what's the song that's playing at 5:41? Mellow stuff...
Price is too high. The used one I bought was sold as "barely used" but it needed repairs straight away. One channel was dead and it needed to be recapped and a few other components replaced. It may also need those two tubes replaced. I paid 300.00 Canadian which was also too high.
It's on the high-side for sure. That's not to say it's not worth it. All depends on condition. IF I really was looking for one, and I found it with the original box, manuals, etc - condition was A+ & it was serviced, I might go for it... Generally speaking though, you can pick them up for less.
I believe the music is called "The Wedding" by Larry Goldring. Hard to comment on the price - I'd (personally) pay the maximum of $350-375 for one... Much of it would depend on the condition.
Very nice review! I used to sell these in Edmonton when I was a kid, and I kick myself now that I didn't buy an LV-105 and the cd player the D-105 when I had a chance. Together they were the nicest sounding pair for a reasonable amount of money, and the Hybrid system really did seem to work creating a great sonic soundscape when paired with a decent set of speakers. Right now I have a Carver Receiver HR-742 a California Audio Labs DX-1 cd player and a Kenwood KD-2055 Turntable going to a pair of Wharfedale E-20's with a Boston Acoustic passive subwoofer to fill out the low end. It sounds very nice and I'm not about to get rid of it but I still would love to see those Luxman hybrids in my audio stand at some point, maybe run through a pair of Celestion DL-10's or the compact IMF speakers ( I forget the model number). Glad to see you found one in fantastic shape, it has a great sound! Take care.
I've had this amp since the early 90's. I've been very happy with its performance, only lately it is not sounding as good but it is still very enjoyable...
Nice vid. I own a Luxman M-117 power amp and a matching TP-114 pre plus a mint T-117 tuner. Some really good stuff from 1988 to 1990. Glad you appreciate Lux gear.
Luxman makes some of the finest gear out there! There's certainly something special about how they sound, perhaps more sophisticated?
The phonopre is not "discret in nature",but the usual timely lipshitz type with a FET differentialpair (2Sk240) in front of a budget opamp (NJM2043).
Luxman build this phonostage into various models in the eighties and its a good sounding low budget solution.
The tubes are the class a driverstages and sitting between the frontend-inputstages and the outputstages of the poweramps. Input- and Powerstages
are made with FET`s (2SJ75 and 2SK405/2SJ115),although the input stages are of the mixed cascodetype with a pair FETs and a pair BJT`s.
The valves are double triodes 6CG7 and still available because they are often found in vintage guitaramps from Gibson or Ampeg.
You are correct that opamps really started taking hold in the 80's and 90's...I can't comment on whether this one uses them, I'd have to look at a schematic. I will say you are right, they were built during a budget time - they were quite good sounding regardless.
Very nice video. Luxman rules!! I also dig your Yamaha CDX 1120 down below!! A great player indeed.
I had one. It wasn't very warm and lacked dynamics. Which is funny, that you seem to find just the opposite.
I find much of these things depend on what type of condition the unit is in as well as the source quality, ie - tape tuner etc. This particular one had a full service and seemed to be performing very well. Speaker choice, or the synergy between the two will also have a lot to do with how it sounds.
Thanks for sharing.
How would you compare it to the Luxman R115???
That's one I've never listened to...do you currently have one?
@@1JGP1I have a R-115 still going strong I got off Craigslist over 10 year ago, it’s actually my first real full-size I got leaving college and entering the working world so I keep it around for sentimental value. I’m more a headphone guy but I run high end modern DACs to it and it has a nice smooth sound that takes the edge off any harshness or sibilance in poor recordings. It doesn’t win any awards in dynamics, just a nice clean, relaxing listen. I’d describe it as neutral-warm.
luxman was king in the 80s
i had 43o intergrated
Your right. They made some great stuff. I currently have a L-560 getting ready for service, 50x2 of pure class A power...
Ever hear the 104?
No, I haven't...I would be interested in any comments on it though. Love that "suck face" on it!
Do they have pre outs?? Can I hook it up to a receiver
No, they didn't :(
Thanks, nice video, I can buy a Luxman LV-105U for €75, do you know the difference between your LV-105 and this LV-105U ?
The Luxman LV 105u has a switch to bypass the tone controls. So it eliminates that circuit to have a gleaner sound. That's the only difference that I know.
@@kelleyhagan960 I believe that model had a signal processor input. The LV 105 did not
I now have got 2.
The tone controls need to be modified. There is a bad design to them on how they direct the mains power through them.
Ah, interesting. Have you tackled the mod yet?
@@1JGP1 One of them has been.
Waiting for the tech to find time on the other
What’s a potometer ?
A potentiometer is what sometimes people call "pots". Essentially, your controls. They are really like little variable resistors in a sense.
Cool video. I'm thinking of buying one of these for $440. Do you think it's worth that much? Also, what's the song that's playing at 5:41? Mellow stuff...
no too much my friends got one in his shop,vintage hifi shop, for half that Canadian $
Price is too high. The used one I bought was sold as "barely used" but it needed repairs straight away. One channel was dead and it needed to be recapped and a few other components replaced. It may also need those two tubes replaced. I paid 300.00 Canadian which was also too high.
It's on the high-side for sure. That's not to say it's not worth it. All depends on condition. IF I really was looking for one, and I found it with the original box, manuals, etc - condition was A+ & it was serviced, I might go for it... Generally speaking though, you can pick them up for less.
I believe the music is called "The Wedding" by Larry Goldring.
Hard to comment on the price - I'd (personally) pay the maximum of $350-375 for one... Much of it would depend on the condition.
I can buy one of these right now for 150$ but I chose to go with a sansui instead
Which Sansui??
@@1JGP1 sansui AU-717
Sounds like a crappy black plastic p.o.s. I'll buy it off you. $100.
I sold it some time ago :)