Luxman L-525 specifications

Category : Integrated amplifier

Brand : Luxman

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Technical data

Manufacturer: Luxman
Model: L-525
Years of construction: 1985 - 1990
Manufactured in: Japan
Color: Champagne-colored front, rosewood case
Type: Integrated amplifier Analog
Power consumption: 365 W (max.)
Dimensions: 453 x 162 x 430mm (WxHxD)
Weight: 14.3kg
Factory price approx.: 2'500 DM

Number of inputs:
- Phono MM sensitivity: 2.5mV, Impedance: 50 kOhm
- Phono MC sensitivity: 0.1 mV, Impedance switchable: 40 Ohm , 100 Ohm , 350 kOhm
- Tuner Sensitivity: 150 mV, Impedance: 50 kOhm
- Aux: Sensitivity: 150 mV, Impedance: 50 kOhm
- Tape 1 & 2: Sensitivity: 150 mV, Impedance: 50 kOhm
Number of Outputs:
- Speaker: 4 x Screws/clamps, Headphones: 1 x Jack

Phono MM Sensitivity: 2.5mV, Impedance: 50 kOhm
Phono MC sensitivity: 0.1mV, Impedance switchable: 40 ohm, 100 ohm, 350 kOhm
Tuner Sensitivity: 150 mV, Impedance: 50 kOhm
Aux: Sensitivity: 150 mV, Impedance: 50 kOhm
Tape 1 & 2: Sensitivity: 150 mV, Impedance: 50 kOhm

Speaker: 4 x Screws/clamps, Headphones: 1 x jack

Continuous power (at total harmonic distortion )
- 8 Ohm s: 2x 110W (RMS , 20Hz...20kHz, 0.07% THD)
- 4 Ohm :
Dynamic power
- 8 Ohm :
- 4 Ohm : 2 x 230 W
Total harmonic distortion: 0.07% THD (-3 dB.60Hz:7kHz 4:1) % at rated power
Attenuation factor: 50 to 8 ohms
Frequency response: 5Hz - 50kHz
Noise level High level: 110 (IHF) db
Noise level Phono MM: 85 (IHF) db
Noise level Phono MC: 70 (IHF) db
Equalizer
Tone control
- Bass
- Treble
Features:
- Tone control with different operating frequencies
- Balance control
- Tone control can be switched off
- Mono circuit
- High Cut Filter
- Subsonic Filter ,
- Two Speaker Pairs Switchable
- Phono Direct Circuit
- Signal Off Switch
- Headphone Output
- Tape Copy Function
- 4 High Level Inputs
  - 2 x Tape in/out
  - Turntable Input MM & MC.
- Back side: Separable Front.- Power amplifier.

8 Ohm s: 2x 110W (RMS , 20Hz...20kHz, 0.07% THD)
4 Ohm :

8 Ohm :
4 Ohm : 2 x 230 W

Bass
Treble

Tone control with different operating frequencies
Balance control
Tone Control can be switched off
Mono Circuit
High Cut Filter
Subsonic Filter ,
Two Speaker Pairs Can be Switched
Phono Direct Circuit
Signal Off Switch
Headphone Output
Tape Copy Function
4 High Level Inputs
- 2 x Tape in/out
- Turntable Input MM & MC.
Back side: Separable Front.- Power amplifier.

2 x Tape in/out
Turntable Input MM & MC.

Other models of the same series:
Luxman L-5 10
Luxman L-5 25
Luxman L-5 50
Luxman L-5 60

Picture: Luxman L-5 25

External link: Website "Audio Innovations": [1]

The entry into the Luxman luxury class of the integrated amplifier family was heralded in 1981 by the 510.
Here is the slightly larger brother L-525.
Stereo integrated amplifier with Duo Beta circuit. Test in Stereoplay top class 1,very good Phono MM input, with Phono MC even reference in the SK1. At the time, it was probably the best-selling top model of the Luxman top models in Germany. Maximum power output at 8 ohms is specified at 130 watts. Pre-power amplifier can be disconnected via a switch on the back. Phono Staight function by means of a switch on the front(with optical display), illuminated LS control(Alps potentiometer).
Wooden case with rosewood veneer, front champagne brushed and high gloss. The large knobs are also brushed and shiny. Other models are also champagne-colored, but matte.
Later recommended by Stereoplay in combination with the Ecouton LQL 150 as particularly musical.
The Luxman 525 has a completely different design than the L 510 and L 530 models and also sounds different. It plays more open and fresh with more pressure and dynamics and was also specified by Luxman as load stable at 2 ohms. It is rather an improved L 430 in terms of construction and can clearly stand out from the L 510/530. It is the more advanced device with the better sound. Only the L 560 was located one level higher at the time and was classified by Stereoplay in the absolute top class(together with Accuphase E 305). If you have a Luxman L 525 integrated amplifier in good condition, you should think carefully about disconnecting from it. Such a nice, very good sounding device with this equipment is not so easy to find again.

It should be mentioned that the Luxman is DEFINITELY NOT A CLASS A amplifier, contrary to many statements. Not with 8 watts or 15 watts or whatever. It is a classic AB amplifier.