£4,500

CL-38uC

The CL-38uC uses SRPP (Shunt Regulated Push Pull) circuitry for all stages to achieve the highest sound quality possible.

VACUUM TUBE AMPLIFIERS

CL-38uC

An attractive custom vacuum tube control amplifier

The CL-38uC uses SRPP (Shunt Regulated Push Pull) circuitry for all stages to achieve the highest sound quality possible. A genuine phono equalizer is included, the MC-low and MC-high impedance (gain) inputs each have independent MC transformers and are selectable using the MC impedance lever switch. Tone controls enable the listener to fine tune the sound quality. Refined exterior design and newly added balanced inputs make this vacuum tube control amp a new standard for its generation.

LUXMAN's vacuum tube amplifier legacy

Since the launch of our SQ-5A vacuum tube integrated amplifier in 1961, we have continued making vacuum tube amps without a break. We have produced many models that are highly valued as signature models and satisfied music lovers are enjoying them to this day, even several decades after their release. The CL-38uC and MQ-88uC combine LUXMAN's history of producing fine vacuum tube products and the traditional wisdom and skills gained along the way.

The essence of high-end products:
selected high quality components

Due to their relatively simple circuitry, vacuum tube amplifiers are greatly affected by the quality of individual components, hence we utilize LUXMAN's own high-quality transformers and blocking capacitors. Further customization comes in the form of Nichicon made, high voltage, metalized polypropylene film coupling capacitors, which have been introduced for their supple, natural tone. Improved audio quality has been realized by shortening the internal wiring.

Specifications

Input sensitivity/input impedancePHONO (MM): 2.0mV/47kΩ PHONO (MC high): 0.3mV/100Ω PHONO (MC low): 0.08mV/30Ω LINE: 190mV/50kΩ BAL.LINE: 190mV/20kΩ *2
Output/output impedanceRated 1V/300Ω
Frequency responsePHONO: 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.5dB) LINE/BAL.LINE: 10Hz to 70kHz (within -3.0dB)
Total harmonic distortion0.006% or less (1kHz) 0.06% or less (20Hz to 20kHz)
S/N ratio (IHF-A)PHONO (MM): 68dB or more PHONO (MC high): 63dB or more PHONO (MC low): 60dB or more LINE/BAL.LINE: 100dB or more
Tone control±8dB, selectable frequency range BASS: 150/300/600Hz, TREBLE: 1.5k/3k/6kHz
Low cut30Hz(-6dB/oct.)
CircuitSRPP
Vacuum tubesECC83S×3, ECC82×5
Power supply230V~(50Hz)/115V~(60Hz)
Power consumption35W
External dimensions440(W) x 169(H) x 307(D) mm 19mm front panel knob of and 12mm rear panel terminals are included in the depth measurement
Net weight13.3kg (main unit)
AccessoriesRemote control (RA-19), Power cable