Luxman L-505Z Integrated Amplifier

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INTEGRATED AMPLIFIERSL-505ZIntroducing the Luxman L-505Z: Elevate Your Audio ExperienceAre you ready to immerse yourself in the world of high-end audio? Look no further than the Lu xman L-505Z, an integrated amplifier that embodies the perfect blend of power, precision, and elegance. This masterpiece is designed to deliver exceptional sound quality, making it an ideal choice for audiophiles seeking a refined listening experience.Key Features:Powerful Performance: The L-505Z offers 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 150 watts into 4 ohms, ensuring it can drive demanding speaker loads with ease. Its Class AB design, combined with the Luxman Integrated Feedback Engine System (LIFES1.0), provides incredibly low distortion and natural sound quality akin to non-feedback systems.Precision Volume Control: Equipped with Luxman's LECUA (Luxman Electronically Controlled Ultimate Attenuator) system, this amplifier allows for precise volume adjustments across 88 discrete steps, minimizing sound degradation and ensuring a clean signal.Versatile Connectivity: Enjoy a range of inputs including MM/MC phono, four line-level RCA inputs, a balanced XLR input, and more. The L-505Z also features two sets of speaker binding posts for connecting two pairs of speakers.Enhanced Headphone Experience: With parallel headphone output jacks, including a Pentaconn balanced type, you can indulge in high-quality headphone playback with improved left-to-right separation.Aesthetic Appeal: The iconic needle-style VU meters, illuminated by white LEDs, add a touch of classic elegance to any room. The 7-segment LED display provides easy volume monitoring from your listening position .Why Choose the Luxman L-505Z?Legacy and Craftsmanship: Built upon decades of Luxman's expertise, this amplifier represents a culmination of innovative technology and traditional craftsmanship.Sound Quality: Offers a refined audio presentation that combines the benefits of negative feedback with the expressive qualities of non-feedback designs.Flexibility: Supports a variety of configurations, including bi-amping and integration with AV systems, making it a versatile addition to any audio setup.Invest in Exceptional SoundPriced at $5,995, the Luxman L-505Z is an entry-level ticket into the world of high-end audio, offering a lifetime of sonic clarity and satisfaction. Whether you're an audiophile seeking precision or a music lover looking to elevate your listening experience, this amplifier is the perfect choice.Experience the art of sound with the Luxman L-505Z. Discover a new dimension of audio fidelity and immerse yourself in the beauty of music, crafted with precision and passion.Heartfelt sound New criteria that redefines the standardDesigned in honor of our L-505 amplifier, which continues to fascinate many audio enthusiasts as possibly our most familiar hi-fi model and equipped with our newly developed “LIFES” amplifier feedback engine, which is at the core of LUXMAN’s contemporary designs, we would like to complete the Z series circle with the L-505Z. While inheriting all the high-quality sound and design know-how from our higher-end models, it has achieved even more as a multifunctional integrated amplifier. Redefining the standard and now entering a new era, the L-505Z invites you into the world of exciting high-end audio.Our latest amplification feedback engine brings musicto life with LIFES Version 1.0The L-505Z, like the L-509Z and L-507Z, is equipped with our “LIFES” high quality amplification feedback engine, a feature integral to our next generation of amplifier designs. LIFES is based on the technical concept of our revolutionary ODNF feedback circuitry, which achieved excellent static characteristics without feeding back any of the musical input signal to the main amplifier, yielding a natural sound quality more akin to a non-feedback system. The circuit has been redesigned from scratch through multiple simulations. By combining carefully selected components and through repeated listening tests, we have achieved the ultimate performance and sound quality, truly worthy of being adopted for LUXMAN’s next-generation components. In LIFES Version 1.0, the entire circuit has been reconstructed and simplified, improving performance, whilst also successfully reducing the number of parallel elements, reducing distortion during amplification to less than half. The output stage uses a parallel push-pull configuration with bipolar transistor elements, achieving ample Class AB power of 100W+100W (8Ω) and 150W+150W (4Ω).*LIFES stands for “Luxman Integrated Feedback Engine System”.*ODNF stands for “Only Distortion Negative Feedback”.Electronically controlled attenuator LECUAThe volume control section is crucial to both the functionality and performance of an integrated amplifier and requires dedicated signal processing. The L-505Z is equipped with LUXMAN’s original, high-clarity LECUA* electronically controlled attenuator, which has been significantly downsized by adopting a solid-state (IC) circuit configuration. LECUA is an ideal level control system that minimizes variations in audio quality and enables smooth and detailed volume adjustment over 88 steps. The LR balance adjustment control also relies on LECUA's volume shift function. Despite multitasking, LECUA succeeds in minimizing deterioration of sound quality across the full range of the volume control. Intuitive operability is maintained while linked with operations from the remote control. A traditional rotary volume knob achieves that weighty, tactile response and operational feel enthusiasts will enjoy, combining convenience with pleasing operability.*LECUA stands for “Luxman Electronically Controlled Ultimate Attenuator”.Discrete buffer circuitry for preampThe concept of a “power amp driver” is fundamental to the design of a preamp section, outputting an energy-rich signal is its ideal state of operation. The L-505Z is equipped with discrete buffer circuitry and high current supply capability at the output of the preamplifier stage, maintaining the fidelity of delicate musical signals whilst significantly enhancing the driving energy and performance of the power amplifier stage. The input selector switch controls a switching IC with excellent separation and low crosstalk. Proudly joining our latest Generation Z series, the L-505Z has achieved a dramatic development in musicality that far surpasses its class. In addition, responding to the reestablishment of vinyl record playback as an important contemporary source, a high-quality MM/MC compatible phono EQ amp circuit with a parallelized first stage is provided to realize supreme analog playback similar to our other high-end components.Highly regulated power supply circuitThe power supply is the beating heart of an amplifier and must supply instantaneous current and stable output voltages. The L-505Z is equipped with LUXMAN’s traditional, highly stable, 540VA large-capacity, EI type power transformer, combined with four custom-made 10,000μF filter capacitors. This combination provides the instantaneous energy required to faithfully reproduce the most radical or gentlest of musical dynamics and maintain a stable voltage supply under any load fluctuations.Large needle VU level meter and 7-segment LEDLike our higher-end models, the L-505Z is equipped with large needle-type VU meters, highly visible with white LED back-lighting, that smoothly follow changes in the music signal. Between the left and right meters, a new 7-segment LED level display has been installed, allowing you to check the current volume level from your listening position. Using the remote control, you can turn the meter lighting and 7-segment LED on and off as you like.Headphone terminals with independent groundingThe L-505Z's high-quality headphone playback functions support the most intimate of listening environments. In addition to a standard φ6.3mm terminal, the L-505Z has a new φ4.4mm terminal with independent left and right ground wiring and separate unbalanced amplifiers, vastly improving left-to-right separation. By connecting compatible headphones and cables, the listener can enjoy further enhanced, three-dimensional, high-quality playback.Various functions and in/output terminalsThe L-505Z has our proprietary tone controls, loudness, LR balance adjustment and a separate function, facilitating bi-amp configuration with an additional power amplifier or coexistence with an AV amplifier set-up, all in one unit. On the rear panel, the 18mm pitch RCA input/output terminals offer compatibility with high quality cables with large plugs, and the robust speaker terminals with an in-line layout (same LR characteristics) are compatible with Y-lugs and banana plugs.LUXMAN’s original technologyThe L-505Z is designed with sound quality as the top priority in every detail, including the non-angled wiring on the circuit boards that ensures smooth current transmission. “Bee-Line” construction informs component location, offering the most logical and shortest route for audio signals to travel. Internal wiring using OFC copper cable that ensures natural signal transmission with spiral wrap shielding for each non-plated core wire, and a loop-less chassis structure which suppresses increases in ground impedance.Multi-functional remote controlThe substantial, ergonomic aluminum remote control can also operate compatible LUXMAN CD players released after 1996. L505Z Specifications Turntable Platter Drive system Belt drive system Motor Brushless DC motor with PID control Material Machined aluminum, Surface finish: Diamond cut Revolution 33 1/3rpm, 45rpm, 78rpm (3 speeds selectable) Revolution adjustment range ±6% (each rotation speed adjustable independently) Wow and flutter 0.04% or less (W.R.M.S.) Weight 4.0kg (Platter) Tone arm section Type Static balanced, S shaped, universal type Bearing Concealed knife edge Effective length 222.5mm Overhang 18mm Tracking error angle ±3° or less Applicable cartridge weight 4 to 10g (including headshell 17 to 23g) Adjustable height range 15mm Anti-skating 0 to 4g Main unit Power source 230V～50Hz / 115V～60Hz Power consumption 6W Dimensions 465(W) × 133(to the upper surface of the platter) (H)× 393(D) mm Net weight 15.8kg (main unit), 17.2kg (with dust cover) Accessories Platter, Headshell, Rubber mat Rubber belt, Platter mount handle (2 pieces) EP adaptor, Counterweight Arm adjustment hex wrench set (2 types) Flathead screwdriver for rotation speed adjustment phono cable (DIN→RCA : already installed in the unit), Power cable Rated output 100W + 100W (8Ω),150W + 150W (4Ω)Input sensitivity/input impedance PHONO (MM): 2.5mV/47kΩPHONO (MC): 0.3mV/100ΩLINE: 180mV/47kΩBAL.LINE: 180mV/55kΩMAIN IN: 1V/47kΩOutput voltage PRE OUT: 1VFrequency response PHONO: 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.5dB)LINE: 20Hz to 100kHz (within -3dB)Total harmonic distortion 0.009% or less (8Ω, 1kHz)0.09% or less (8Ω, 20Hz to 20kHz)S/N ratio (IHF-A) PHONO (MM): 87dB or morePHONO (MC): 70dB or moreLINE: 104dB or moreVolume adjustment LECUAAmplification feedback circuit LIFES 1.0Output configuration Bipolar parallel push-pullDamping factor 200Max. amount of tone control BASS: ±8dB at 100HzTREBLE: ±8dB at 10kHzPower supply 230V~(50Hz) / 115V~(60Hz)Power consumption 330W90W (under no signal), 0.5W (at standby)External dimensions 440(W) x 178(H) x 454(D) mmfront side knob of 20mm and rear side terminalof 27mm included in depthNet weight 22.5kg (main unit)Accessories Remote control (RA-17A)Power cableSpeaker terminalSupported Y-lug terminaldimension Width of part a: 15mm or lessWidth of part b: 8mm or more* Connection may not be performed depending on the shape of the Y-lug terminal.* Slide the phase selector switch to the INVERT position to make the balanced input terminals pin No 2 to change to HOT, and No. 3 to COLD.* Meter lighting, monaural, subsonic, and loudness can be switched with the remote control.* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.* The products listed in this catalog do not include line cables. 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