Luxman was the vintage top best brend and is still now one of the best, on almost same level sound with those ultra expensive brends as McIntosh or AER
i just bought a Luxman 1050 based on your reviews. you are right, it beats my pioneer sx 750 and rivals my marantz 300dc, totally shamed my Sansui 3000a (nothing beats that). too bad the bulbs are burned on yours, it is as beautiful lit up as anything. thanks !
+dean morris I have the replacement bulbs, have to put them inside and make a movie of how i am doing that. Happy for you the luxman sound nice in your ears.
I own a Luxman R 2050 its a stunning powerfull clear clean crisp unit with no bad sounds, i must admit i do prefer the looks of the R1050 with the Rosewood case, mine has the change in style grey steel case nice but the Rosewood is better, I waas a hifi retailer back in 1975 and we used to sell Luxman equipment , they were regarded as the very topend japanese hifi better than Yamaha and Technics, if you can find a Luxman at the right price buy it you will not regret it
I watched your post about Luxman R-1050 I purchased mine at a audio store that was going out of business. They had been in the community for 100yrs in Toronto Ontario Canada. When they were liquidating all there audio they pulled out some audio from the 70's they used for testing audio they were fixing. The R-1050 was on display timing is everything purchased it right away. The owner of the Audio Store indicated he has the same unit at home sounds amazing. Whenever I use the unit I'm so pleased I purchased the receiver. Your right about using 4 speakers with this Receiver I tried to do this and I blew a fuse. This was what my Tech. guy said. This has been the only problem with the unit otherwise it works well
It's just the perfect balanced sound, don't know for how much you can find them in the USA but here they are between 100 and 200 euro, depending of the state of the unit, they produce a better sound than every marantz I tested
My 5m21 takes 13 seconds as well to power on, i think it's because it has 2 ring core transformers, there is a big voltage peak when they are powered on thats why it takes that long i think
This was from Luxman's glory days and this model was one of their best (tube amps excepted). Not long after this Luxman was bought by Alpine (the car stereo company) but badged as Luxman and the quality sailed down hill over the next 15 years. The only issue with this vintage of Luxman are it's shitty speaker terminals which break off if turned too tight. Also the inside wiring is sloppy like a spider's nest, not what one expects from gear of this calibre. None of this affects the sound though which is punchy, warm and almost tube like.
WRONG ! Luxman was not bought by Alpine. Their respective banks MERGED them. Luxman still put out amazing electronics designed by their top notch engineers. The black Luxman R-117 will stand head to head with ANY amplifier/receiver of your choice.
As I pay attention to your opinion, I sink a Luxman R-1033. Fortunately, it didn't cost much. 56 EUR! True not Rosewood color is just black (I still like it) .... But it works perfectly and has a very nice voice, besides being very detailed. My question: is it not worse or poorer than the receivers with higher sound power? ... I bought more Luxmans, but they are later and their sound is not so good ..... But not bad! However, I managed to buy a Luxman C-120A for 78 EUR (it didn't seem to be too overpriced, I was fortunate!) Nice condition but no wood cover ..... But its wonderful voice ..... More I wish you exciting adventures, in the name of the viewers and the addicts ... Gustav
I got tired of dragging 200 LP's & my stereo (that I bought at Burrard Stereo in Vancouver) from apartment to apartment to house (from BC to Ontario & the stereo & clothes & cat was about all I could fit in my car & had to leave a set of speakers) & sold the LP's which I kept in plastic sleeves & was meticulous about keeping clean 25 years ago when I replaced most of them with CD's then eventually the Technics turntable & cassette deck (don't remember what it was) and then sold this receiver when I bought a 5.1 home theatre setup which I thought was good enough for what I needed but I'm so sad I sold the amp now. Especially since I sold it for probably $200 or whatever I could get for it at the time. I didn't know anything about stereo equipment at the time but a friend worked at the stereo shop & recommended it all & turns out was some of the best. All I have left is 1 pair of Advent Loudspeakers which I've recently replaced the woofer foam rings but really haven't used since but perhaps if I replace my vintage amp I'll get them back in service some day. Who knew. I thought amps & turntables were history. 😢
The R-1050 does have a voltage switch. But it is located on the inside. You can set it for 110-120-220-240Volts. But it can be a little tricky, to see what voltage it is set on, so be careful. It's not a normal rotary switch, it's a contact "block" you move from one position to another. The switch is located right next to the transformer. The receiver in this video may have burned out bulbs, because the ligth is quite clear in the unit I have. The standard lights give a yellowish light in the entire front panel window. Never tried LED's on this type of receiver, not sure if it would look any good.
I bought one of Ebay last year they sound great. One of the better sounding buys for the price. I would put them right up there with any Japanese receiver. It has almost all the filters plus it looks good in gun metal gray face.
I've had my R-1050 for years running a pair of 4 ohm Paradigms 9 se along with a pair of 8 ohm Paradigm 7 v1. The sound quality for music and movies is tops although I've had to stuff the bass ports on the 7s. I'm now considering dropping the 7s and going with 4 of the 4 ohm 9s - having given up on finding a pair of 7 se Mkll. The reviewer has cautioned using 4x4 ohm speakers, anyone care to add to this cautionary note? Looking forward to finding out how to change my running lights, thanks.
+Uncle Doug i am afrais to run 4x4ohm on every device but some could do the job. I am not sure how to calculate how much a device can handle but there is a mathemetic solution for this
I am not sure. What I know is that there where 3 top brands in japan, accuphase, sansui and luxman, the rest such as pioneer, akai, sony and all others where a step down. i think you can compare it with samsung and apple on the top and the rest just under it. About this model i know there was also a r-1070 nand a r-1120. I love the real authentic vintage looks from them. The one everybody wants is the r-1500, just scored one of those a few weeks ago. Not sure if they where ever sold in america.
Thanks...... I prefer these 70's vintage amps over the over priced modern equipment,any day. I have a Pioneer sx-1250 in the shop,to be fixed. I'm very anxious to get it back. Great channel...... Keep up the good work!!!
The highs sound to high if that makes sense, like the treble is just to much, it lacks that worm vintage sound. It could just be how my ears hear or how it's coming through on my iPad air2. I'm also not a big fan of how it looks, don't like those light pwr indicators, Marantz looks much nicer. If I come across a luxman in a thrift shop though I will definitely buy it now.
Hadn't considered Luxman, but if I can find one cheap, well.... BTW, after viewing a bunch of your videos and some by "DrCassette", RUclips thinks I should watch some Donna Summers 1977 platter vids... :-O
The whole design of this thing is wrong. The input selector won't tell you anything unless the lights are on, the micro black buttons on top including loudness are ridiculous, the cenral big knob for radio tuning gives impression of being a volume knob, all boring brown with blinking red leds that will distract you, just horror.. :) This is how a radio tuner should be designed.
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Luxman was the vintage top best brend and is still now one of the best, on almost same level sound with those ultra expensive brends as McIntosh or AER
i just bought a Luxman 1050 based on your reviews. you are right, it beats my pioneer sx 750 and rivals my marantz 300dc, totally shamed my Sansui 3000a (nothing beats that). too bad the bulbs are burned on yours, it is as beautiful lit up as anything. thanks !
+dean morris I have the replacement bulbs, have to put them inside and make a movie of how i am doing that. Happy for you the luxman sound nice in your ears.
this is the best luxman receiver that sounds great with any speaker, it has excellent medium and good bass, it is also aesthetically beautiful
I own a Luxman R 2050 its a stunning powerfull clear clean crisp unit with no bad sounds, i must admit i do prefer the looks of the R1050 with the Rosewood case, mine has the change in style grey steel case nice but the Rosewood is better, I waas a hifi retailer back in 1975 and we used to sell Luxman equipment , they were regarded as the very topend japanese hifi better than Yamaha and Technics, if you can find a Luxman at the right price buy it you will not regret it
I watched your post about Luxman R-1050 I purchased mine at a audio store that was going out of business. They had been in the community for 100yrs in Toronto Ontario Canada. When they were liquidating all there audio they pulled out some audio from the 70's they used for testing audio they were fixing. The R-1050 was on display timing is everything purchased it right away. The owner of the Audio Store indicated he has the same unit at home sounds amazing. Whenever I use the unit I'm so pleased I purchased the receiver. Your right about using 4 speakers with this Receiver I tried to do this and I blew a fuse. This was what my Tech. guy said. This has been the only problem with the unit otherwise it works well
4 speakers should not be a problem when using 8 ohm speakers probably both ore 1 set speakers you used are 4 ohm
It's just the perfect balanced sound, don't know for how much you can find them in the USA but here they are between 100 and 200 euro, depending of the state of the unit, they produce a better sound than every marantz I tested
thank you very much for the wonderful review. And this Luxman compared with the beautiful Harman Kardon 730? i´m undecided..thanks in advance.
the Harman Kardon is very good. it gives a deeper bass. if you need more bass i would.go for the HK but for me.i prefer the luxman. more open sound
@@vintagestereo thank you very much.
Great review! I have one of these units and am about to move, so I'm going to take it in to get serviced.
My 5m21 takes 13 seconds as well to power on, i think it's because it has 2 ring core transformers, there is a big voltage peak when they are powered on thats why it takes that long i think
I WILL TAKE IT EVEN WITH THESE LIGHTNING DUDE
This was from Luxman's glory days and this model was one of their best (tube amps excepted). Not long after this Luxman was bought by Alpine (the car stereo company) but badged as Luxman and the quality sailed down hill over the next 15 years.
The only issue with this vintage of Luxman are it's shitty speaker terminals which break off if turned too tight. Also the inside wiring is sloppy like a spider's nest, not what one expects from gear of this calibre. None of this affects the sound though which is punchy, warm and almost tube like.
WRONG ! Luxman was not bought by Alpine. Their respective banks MERGED them. Luxman still put out amazing electronics designed by their top notch engineers. The black Luxman R-117 will stand head to head with ANY amplifier/receiver of your choice.
As I pay attention to your opinion, I sink a Luxman R-1033. Fortunately, it didn't cost much. 56 EUR! True not Rosewood color is just black (I still like it) .... But it works perfectly and has a very nice voice, besides being very detailed. My question: is it not worse or poorer than the receivers with higher sound power? ... I bought more Luxmans, but they are later and their sound is not so good ..... But not bad! However, I managed to buy a Luxman C-120A for 78 EUR (it didn't seem to be too overpriced, I was fortunate!) Nice condition but no wood cover ..... But its wonderful voice ..... More I wish you exciting adventures, in the name of the viewers and the addicts ... Gustav
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I am keeping my Marantz 2270 for the looks. I am reluctant to try this one due to looks. But I have 10 vintage units already :)
nothing wrong in collecting good looking stuff
Sorry what kind of speakers you use i can't find magnots 05 how do you spell it they sound good
How can I get a diagram for my luxman r 1050 amp as its giving trouble thanks
I got tired of dragging 200 LP's & my stereo (that I bought at Burrard Stereo in Vancouver) from apartment to apartment to house (from BC to Ontario & the stereo & clothes & cat was about all I could fit in my car & had to leave a set of speakers) & sold the LP's which I kept in plastic sleeves & was meticulous about keeping clean 25 years ago when I replaced most of them with CD's then eventually the Technics turntable & cassette deck (don't remember what it was) and then sold this receiver when I bought a 5.1 home theatre setup which I thought was good enough for what I needed but I'm so sad I sold the amp now. Especially since I sold it for probably $200 or whatever I could get for it at the time. I didn't know anything about stereo equipment at the time but a friend worked at the stereo shop & recommended it all & turns out was some of the best. All I have left is 1 pair of Advent Loudspeakers which I've recently replaced the woofer foam rings but really haven't used since but perhaps if I replace my vintage amp I'll get them back in service some day. Who knew. I thought amps & turntables were history. 😢
vintage stereo is hot
Comparing that old amplifiers is little difficult. Many factors come into plays. This may be just nice, not tired example..
How does the sound of 1050 compare to Tandberg? Better sound?
Is 300 dollars would be okay to buy one?
no, about 200/225 unless it's mint
The R-1050 does have a voltage switch. But it is located on the inside. You can set it for 110-120-220-240Volts. But it can be a little tricky, to see what voltage it is set on, so be careful. It's not a normal rotary switch, it's a contact "block" you move from one position to another. The switch is located right next to the transformer.
The receiver in this video may have burned out bulbs, because the ligth is quite clear in the unit I have. The standard lights give a yellowish light in the entire front panel window. Never tried LED's on this type of receiver, not sure if it would look any good.
thanks
When are you gonna sell me one of ur Luxman receiver Drew???
I bought one of Ebay last year they sound great. One of the better sounding buys for the price.
I would put them right up there with any Japanese receiver. It has almost all the filters plus it looks good in gun metal gray face.
I've had my R-1050 for years running a pair of 4 ohm Paradigms 9 se along with a pair of 8 ohm Paradigm 7 v1. The sound quality for music and movies is tops although I've had to stuff the bass ports on the 7s. I'm now considering dropping the 7s and going with 4 of the 4 ohm 9s - having given up on finding a pair of 7 se Mkll. The reviewer has cautioned using 4x4 ohm speakers, anyone care to add to this cautionary note? Looking forward to finding out how to change my running lights, thanks.
+Uncle Doug i am afrais to run 4x4ohm on every device but some could do the job. I am not sure how to calculate how much a device can handle but there is a mathemetic solution for this
I've never seen one of these Luxman receivers,in America. Were they available outside of the European countries?
I am not sure. What I know is that there where 3 top brands in japan, accuphase, sansui and luxman, the rest such as pioneer, akai, sony and all others where a step down. i think you can compare it with samsung and apple on the top and the rest just under it. About this model i know there was also a r-1070 nand a r-1120. I love the real authentic vintage looks from them. The one everybody wants is the r-1500, just scored one of those a few weeks ago. Not sure if they where ever sold in america.
Thanks...... I prefer these 70's vintage amps over the over priced modern equipment,any day. I have a Pioneer sx-1250 in the shop,to be fixed. I'm very anxious to get it back. Great channel...... Keep up the good work!!!
Got mine in Toronto about 1979, so yes, they were available outside Europe.
When you compare these receivers are they all recapped and bias set? if not then you really have no clue how these stereos really sound.
jason make some normal comments in future ore stop commenting, last warning before i block your ass on my channel.
The highs sound to high if that makes sense, like the treble is just to much, it lacks that worm vintage sound. It could just be how my ears hear or how it's coming through on my iPad air2. I'm also not a big fan of how it looks, don't like those light pwr indicators, Marantz looks much nicer. If I come across a luxman in a thrift shop though I will definitely buy it now.
Hadn't considered Luxman, but if I can find one cheap, well....
BTW, after viewing a bunch of your videos and some by "DrCassette", RUclips thinks I should watch some Donna Summers 1977 platter vids... :-O
Der Ubersau i was a fan of donna in those years
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Old luxman amps aren't cheap, the models around the 90s are cheap but less good than the very old or very new ones
Dude the lights are burnt out. That's why it's not lighting up.
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The whole design of this thing is wrong. The input selector won't tell you anything unless the lights are on, the micro black buttons on top including loudness are ridiculous, the cenral big knob for radio tuning gives impression of being a volume knob, all boring brown with blinking red leds that will distract you, just horror.. :) This is how a radio tuner should be designed.
Sweet, more for us.
To me one of the most functional art pieces made