Luxman, founded in 1925 amid Japan's early radio broadcasting era, has defined audio excellence for a century. Starting with radio kits in a picture frame shop, the brand evolved through vacuum tube innovations in the 1970s and 1980s, establishing a legacy of meticulous engineering and sonic purity. Today, Luxman's designs embody timelessness—blending analog warmth with modern precision, free from fleeting trends, to deliver music that resonates deeply.
To mark its 100th anniversary, Luxman introduces the Centennial Set, limited to just 100 units worldwide. This exclusive collection reimagines four flagship components in a unified black anodized finish with subtle gold accents, each etched with the "CENTENNIAL" insignia. The result is a rare ensemble of rarity and refined elegance, where every piece stands as a testament to Luxman's enduring philosophy.
The L-509Z Integrated Amplifier: Power in Poise
At the heart of the set, the L-509Z integrated amplifier channels Luxman's amplification heritage into a compact, authoritative form. Its dual-mono construction and LIFES feedback circuit ensure dynamic control and natural timbre, drawing from decades of tube-inspired refinement. The black edition's sleek chassis and gold-trimmed VU meters exude understated luxury, making it a focal point for any audiophile's system. With only 100 available, this piece captures Luxman's balance of raw power and graceful execution.
The D-07X DAC: Digital Refinement Redefined
Luxman's D-07X digital-to-analog converter transforms binary signals into analog artistry, leveraging a dual-monaural architecture and proprietary LxDTM-i quad DAC chips for exceptional resolution. It honors the brand's analog roots by prioritizing musical flow over sterile accuracy, revealing nuances in every recording. The Centennial variant's ebony exterior and gilded accents lend it an air of bespoke heirloom quality—rare not just in production numbers, but in its ability to bridge digital convenience with timeless sonic depth.
The PD-151 MkII Turntable: Vinyl's Elegant Revival
The PD-151 MkII turntable revives Luxman's vinyl legacy with a belt-drive mechanism and the LTA-309 tonearm, engineered for vibration-free playback and precise tracking. Its rigid plinth and high-inertia platter deliver records with lifelike presence, echoing the tactile joy of 20th-century audio. In black Centennial guise, with gold-highlighted controls, it radiates quiet sophistication—a scarce artifact that elevates analog listening to ceremonial heights.
The NT-07 Network Transport: Seamless Streaming Heritage
Completing the set, the NT-07 network transport streams high-resolution files via Roon Ready integration and dual ESS Sabre chips, ensuring bit-perfect delivery to downstream components. It extends Luxman's network audio expertise, founded on reliable clock synchronization for phase-coherent playback. The limited black edition, accented in gold, merges contemporary connectivity with classic form, offering a rare fusion of streaming accessibility and Luxman's hallmark coherence.
The Luxman Centennial Set isn't merely a collection—it's a curated narrative of a century's evolution, where rarity amplifies elegance and history informs every note. At All Elite Audio, we celebrate this milestone by showcasing Luxman's unwavering commitment to audio's soul. Explore how these pieces harmonize to redefine your listening experience.
