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Luxman LX33 Integrated Tube Amp. YEAH? NAY?

Perhaps the Russian Tube Preamp disaster will lead to this different solution:  All Tubes in one shot.

Luxman Vintage LX33 Integrated Tube Amp for: Small Office system:  TT (MM); R2R Tape (line); Computer (line).

https://www.ebay.com/itm/154051395889?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=533...

YEAH? NAY?

30 wpc Enough Power? I think so. I would go Luxman pre-out to self-powered sub's line-in first, then sub line-out to LX33 Main In: so the LX33 and Wharfdale 225's (low 87 sensitivity) would not need to produce low bass.

This LX33 and other Luxman's are Shallow Depth. They fit on top of my 3 shelf high bookcase, next to my Vertical TT and Vertical R2R deck (nicest no-bend operational height I ever had). 

 The Fisher Mono Blocks are also 30 wpc. (35 wpc if I want to get EL37's, no thanks, I'd rather eat).

Not the wood look like the Russian preamp or even nicer Luxman Preamp 35iii,

https://www.ebay.com/itm/114787565164

but the LX33 Brushed Metal finish next to the Grey Mistubishi LT-5V are compatible.

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1SQJL_enUS881US881&sxsrf=ALeKk03Mu5EWCTaCuJ5PL6NdqzYO0QqJNg:...

thanks as always for your help,

Elliott




elliottbnewcombjr

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jperry
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The Luxman CL-35 III is a good preamp, but ...

I would only buy one that was constructed to run on the voltage where I lived, and this one was designed to run on 100V AC in Japan. I don't know where you are located, so this may or may not fit qualifications I would desire.

@jond  +1 on the SQ-150. Sounds great, but needs efficient speakers 


jperry
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@elliottbnewcombjr 

You could probably use a transformer, but I wouldn’t. Maybe my OCD showing through.

I bought two that were US voltage. Kept one and a friend wanted the other one. It is a very good (IMO) vintage tube preamp. Not as good as the current production CL-38uC, which I also own.  The US voltage ones are out there and show up from time to time. I also have the plug in SUT for this. The Luxman SUT is very hard to find, but the Sansui a-603 SUT is a plug in replacement and findable.

You might want to do a little more research on Luxman. They made great gear for a long time, but had some bad times in the 1980’s if I recall correctly. Currently they are making great gear.

Good luck with your search.

Jim Perry
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