Luxman
£5,000

MQ-88uC

The MQ-88uC has an elegant dark brown finish, realizing a modern classical appearance reminiscent of our finest legacy products.

VACUUM TUBE AMPLIFIERS

MQ-88uC

A vacuum tube power amplifier with ambition

The MQ-88uC has an elegant dark brown finish, realizing a modern classical appearance reminiscent of our finest legacy products. This model’s improved clarity and warm, accurate audio reproduction, unique to vacuum tube products, and the quality of the components and engineering shine through. We strongly feel that the introduction of new technology and added customization will prove integral to this model’s appeal as a modern day vacuum tube amplifier.

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

Rated output25W + 25W (4Ω, 8Ω, 16Ω)
Input sensitivity890mV/25W
input impedance32kΩ
Frequency response20Hz to 20kHz (+0, -0.5dB) 10Hz to 100kHz (+0, -3.0dB)
Total harmonic distortion0.1% (1kHz/1W) 0.5% (20Hz to 20kHz/1W)
S/N ratio (IHF-A)105dB
CircuitDriver: Mullard, Output tubes: Triode connection
Vacuum tubesECC83S×2, ECC82×2, KT88×4
Power supply230V~(50Hz)/115V~(60Hz)
Power consumption170W, 140W (under no signal)
External dimensions440(W) x 184(H) x 230(D) mm 17mm front panel knob of and 28mm rear panel terminals are included in the depth measurement
Net weight16.1kg (main unit)
AccessoriesPower cable
Speaker terminal Supported Y-lug terminal dimensionWidth of part a: 14.5mm or less Width of part b: 7.5mm or more *Connection may be difficult depending on the shape of the Y-lug terminal.