Luxman
£5,500

EQ-500

A vacuum tube amplifier design that performs vinyl playback as you desire

PHONO AMPLIFIERS

EQ-500

A vacuum tube amplifier design that performs vinyl playback as you desire

The joy of analog reproduction is the indulgence of the harmonic density and tonal character of vinyl playback, faithfully reproducing sound vibration and resonance inscribed on analog records without interruption.

The EQ-500 phono equalizer amplifier is a vacuum tube design for all stages to provide the ultimate experience in the expressive and colourful reproduction of music. Fine adjustment and switching functions that are easily accessible on the elegant front panel allow you to enjoy the real pleasure of analog reproduction. The debut of LUXMAN’s masterpiece phono equalizer amplifier, the EQ-500, brings a new dimension that offers an extensive menu of the finest details of analog reproduction allowing you to recreate that ideal sound from your memory.

Specifications

Circuiting systemSRPP, final stage cathode follower Non-feedback CR type equalizer
Vacuum tube usedECC83 x 4 pieces, ECC82 x 2 pieces, and EZ81 x 1 piece
Input sensitivity (1kHz, When the gain is set to 36dB)MM: 4mV MC: high 0.44mV, MC: low 0.18mV
Input impedanceMM: 30kΩ to 100kΩ (variable) MC: high 40Ω, MC: low 2.5Ω
Rated output/output impedance250mV/850Ω
Gain(1kHz, When the gain is set to 36dB)MM: 36dB MC: high 55dB, MC: low 63dB
Maximum allowable input (1kHz)MM: 300mV, MC: high 34mV, MC: low 13mV
RIAA deviationMM/MC high/MC low: 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.3dB)
Channel separation (10kHz)65dB
InputUnbalanced line x 3
OutputUnbalanced line x 2, Balanced line x 1
Power supply230V~(50Hz) / 115V~(60Hz)
Power consumption47W
External dimensions440(W) x 92(H) x 397(D) mm front side knob of 5mm and rear side terminal of 12mm included in depth
Net weight12.5kg (main unit)
AccessoriesPower cable